General Expectations

What the Chamber expects of Interns:

• To be committed to the mission of the French-American Chamber of Commerce and France Education Northwest
• Fluency in French and English with a working understanding of American and French business practices and customs
• Commit 20-40 hours per week during office hours
• To have  individual goals for their internship and to seek ways to meet these goals
• To be informed about projects they are working on and general Chamber activities
• To handle multiple tasks and priorities, with sometimes stressful deadlines
• To be detail-oriented in their work in such a way that the supervisor and other interns can continue the project
• To attend and provide assistance at 4-5 Chamber events during an average internship time period of 6 to 12 months. Attendance is expected at approximately 1 event per month

What Interns can expect from the Chamber:

• Experience working in a small, non-profit organization involved in promoting international understanding through programs, trade services and meetings
• Receive mentoring in the achievement of their goals, meet with people who can assist you with your employment goals
• Access to internationally-engaged business leaders, organizations and institutions in the Puget Sound area
• Opportunity to complete projects that can be used in a work portfolio or for credit.

  Please only university/college students and beyond.

Availability & Application

There is currently no available intern positions until August 2013. Please check this page for any updates!

To take part in this great learning opportunity, please send us your resume and cover letter.

In your cover letter, be sure to include the dates and quarters of availability, what school you attend, your field of study, and expected graduation date.

Your information can be sent via email to coordinator(at)faccpnw.org.

Applications without accompanying cover letter and resume will not be considered. 

We regret that we are unable to offer paid intern positions.