SCEP position at the International Trade Administration in the US ...

SCEP position at the International Trade Administration in the US
Commercial Service
Greetings,
We are currently recruiting graduate students for a paid SCEP position at the International Trade
Administration in the US Commercial Service. I am hoping to circulate the following
description amongst graduate students who may be interested in applying for the position.
Please let me know who I can speak to regarding this. Thanks!
Description:
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the U.S. Commercial Service (US&FCS) Office of
Domestic Operations Headquarters is the control center for a network of 108 US Export
Assistance Centers (USEACs) across the United States. The US&FCS is the “trade promotion
arm” of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Via the guidance
and resources of the US&FCS, U.S. companies are able to grow and expand in foreign markets.
The US&FCS Office of Domestic Operations oversees the operations and activities of the
USEACs.
Our office is currently seeking SCEP (Student Career Experience Program) candidates. This
position is at the GS-7 level, with full benefits. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a
graduate program on a half time schedule or more, and must be available to work 35-40 hours
per week Monday to Friday. While the SCEP position is temporary, transition to a career
position in the US&FCS Office of Domestic Operations is possible (but not guaranteed) after
completion of 640 work hours.

Duties/Requirements:
Ability to research, analyze and interpret empirical trade and economic data and
information
Excellent writing skills and ability to summarize trade data and information clearly
and concisely
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint proficiency
Good working knowledge of financial reports, budgets, and resource allocation
modeling
Familiarity with event planning
Some knowledge of marketing techniques, particularly via social media
Excellent teamwork and customer service skills
Moderate familiarity with web design
Ability to provide scheduling, travel, meeting preparation and personnel support for
management
Familiarity with U.S. Government agency travel and personnel procedures a plus
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, current transcript and enrollment
confirmation, and a short writing sample to: Laura.hellstern@trade.gov.
Tricia Kennelly
U.S. Commercial Service
Office of Domestic Operations
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-482-0168
Tricia.Kennelly@trade.go