VA250 Commission ยท 1 day ago
International Trade Intern
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented International Trade Intern for Summer 2026 to support the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. The intern will assist in documenting and analyzing networks, strengthening alumni engagement, and communicating market intelligence and export-related opportunities, gaining hands-on experience in strategic communication and program analysis.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a log of company collaborations; develop case studies for presentations and newsletters
Propose and implement new alumni engagement formats; develop outreach templates and engagement reports
Audit and visualize country intelligence reports, designing infographics and briefs for digital platforms
Review and optimize Salesforce data, ensuring accuracy and usability for alumni and participant outreach; create dashboard/report templates and data hygiene protocols
Assist with planning and execution of the July VALET orientation and graduation event, including logistics, communications, and post-event content creation
Perform other tasks for the International Trade team
Qualification
Required
Interest in global business, marketing, and program strategy
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with data organization or visual communication (e.g., infographics, social media posts)
Effective time management and creative problem-solving capabilities
Software skills using Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
Preferred
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in social science (economics, public policy, or political science), international business, marketing or a related field
Company
VA250 Commission
Established by the General Assembly in 2020, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of the former colonies and future states, where much of this history took place.