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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> upac-request@list.arizona.edu [mailto:upac-request@list.arizona.edu] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Blanchard, Charlotte K - (kemb)<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:38 AM<br><b>To:</b> UPAC@list.arizona.edu<br><b>Subject:</b> [UPAC] FW: Spring Internship at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (November 1 application deadline)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>My name is Jonathan Sherman and I work for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a federal government agency which is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. trade policy. Please see the announcement for our Spring 2014 Internship Program below. We would appreciate if you could pass along this internship announcement to your representative who coordinates with American University’s Washington Semester Program so that he or she can share it with students in the program who are interested in international relations and economics. The spring internship application deadline (November 1) is rapidly approaching and applications are still being accepted. Please feel free to me know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Jonathan Sherman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Office of the United States Trade Representative<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Executive Office of the President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><a href="mailto:Jonathan_R_Sherman@ustr.eop.gov"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Jonathan_R_Sherman@ustr.eop.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> | 202-395-7187<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>--<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Spring 2014 Internship<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President – Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. trade, commodity, and direct investment policy with other countries. The head of USTR is the U.S. Trade Representative, a Cabinet member who serves as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Program Description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The intern program at USTR is a semester-long, volunteer program in which undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting U.S. trade policy. Assignments may include research, analysis, statistics, and coordination of briefing books, report preparation, meeting and conference planning, letter writing, and covering meetings, hearings, and/or legislative markup sessions. Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington, DC office as well as at USTR’s offices in Beijing, China, and Geneva, Switzerland.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></span><a href="http://www.ustr.gov/sites/default/files/USTR%20Beijing%20Internship_0.pdf" title="Click Here"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click Here</span></a><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions.</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Spring Internship (January – April) – November 1st<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Summer Internship (May – August) – March 15th<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fall Internship (September – December) – August 1st<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program, USTR does not provide stipends. No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available. However, we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Prerequisites:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicants must be:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>U.S. Citizens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>18 years of age or over at the time of application<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution), or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>USTR is a drug-free workplace. Recent or current drug use is not acceptable, and selectees will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment security questionnaire that includes questions on alcohol and drug use. USTR reserves the right to disapprove tentative selectees based on information provided in this questionnaire.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Application Process:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please submit the following materials by the application deadline. Applications must be submitted by EMAIL to </span><a href="mailto:ustr_hr@ustr.eop.gov"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ustr_hr@ustr.eop.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> or FAXED to 202-395-9677<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>USTR Internship Application Coversheet – click </span><a href="http://www.ustr.gov/sites/default/files/USTR%20Internship%20Application%20Coversheet%202.1.pdf"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>here</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> to upload and attach to your application<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Resume – a current resume that includes a current address, e-mail address, and telephone number<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cover Letter – briefly states the reason for applying and your expectations for the internship. Please also state your dates of availability, the approximate number of hours per week you are able to work, and any language expertise as well. Please remember to identify in your cover letter the regional or functional </span><a href="http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/human-resources/organization"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>area of interest</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> within our agency where you would be interested in working. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications will be received by the Intern Coordinator and circulated to interested senior staff for consideration. If an office expresses interest, applicants will be contacted directly by the office for an interview.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit: </span><a href="http://www.ustr.gov"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.ustr.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mrs. Taiwo Erskine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Office of the U.S. Trade Representative <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Human Resources - Intern Coordinator <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1724 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20508<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:1.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tel: (202) 395-7360<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>