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Published on April 8, 2025
Position: Communications Intern
Organization: United States Council for International Business (USCIB)
Location: Washington DC
Duration: Summer 2026 with opportunity to extend to Fall and Spring semesters. Ideal start date is early June
Pay: $17.95 per hour, increasing to $18.40 on July 1THE OPPORTUNITY – About USCIB:
The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) powers the success of US business across the globe. Our members include US-based companies and professional services firms from every sector of the economy, with operations in every region of the world. As the US affiliate of leading international business organizations including Business at OECD (BIAC), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), USCIB advances the US business perspective to policymakers and regulatory authorities worldwide and works to facilitate commerce, support sustainable development, and build trust in multilateral systems. USCIB is also the national guaranteeing and issuing association for ATA Carnets, a unified international customs document that allows for the temporary import and export of various types of goods into a foreign country without paying duties or taxes. Learn more: www.uscib.org.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The USCIB communications intern will play an important role in a small but mighty communications team, working alongside USCIB policy experts to support our efforts in a number of areas that affect the international business community. You will help draft press materials (statements, event summaries, and pitches), web site content, newsletter content, and social media content to support USCIB communications efforts in areas including digital policy, trade and investment, the environment and climate change, tax policy, health, human rights and corporate responsibility, and more.
This is a paid, part time internship (up to 30 hours per week) based in our downtown Washington DC office (McPherson Square metro station). We are a hybrid office with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Schedule is very flexible – you do not need to work 5 days per week but we do request at least two days in the office per week. This is a great opportunity to balance an internship with an undergraduate or graduate student schedule. This internship is a hands-on role where you’ll hone your writing skills and learn the ins and outs of working on a high-performing communications team.
A successful candidate will have:
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Working knowledge of major content management systems, photo and video editing software such as Canva, and social media analytics tools.
- A “can do” mindset and willingness to jump in and learn.
- Experience managing social media platforms and crafting impactful social media content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop content to inform, educate, and engage USCIB’s audiences.
- Take ownership of USCIB’s weekly e-newsletter by drafting, organizing, and tracking content, working in our digital marketing platform, and reaching out to staff across the organization in a timely manner to obtain content approval.
- Draft press statements, event summaries, and newsletter content.
- Design and draft succinct and informative LinkedIn posts in Canva, while following USCIB brand standards.
- Conduct analytics on social media activity and present performance updates to communications and policy staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the communications team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong communications, analytical, writing, design, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in digital marketing/social media marketing.
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and skill at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to work as a part of a team, but also independently.
- Proficiency in LinkedIn and Canva.
- Experience with WordPress is preferred but we can train you.
- Experience with digital marketing platforms (like Brevo) a plus.
- Interest or background in public policy and international relations is a plus.
- Familiarity with Meltwater media database is a plus, as is proficiency in social media analytics software to track audience engagement and campaign performance.
HOW TO APPLY
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
Position: Communications Intern Organization: United States Council for International Business (USCIB) Location: Washington DC Duration: Summer 2026 with opportunity to extend to Fall and Spring semesters. Ideal start date is early June Pay: $17.95 per hour, increasing to $18.40 on July 1 THE OPPORTUNITY – About USCIB: The United States[...]
Published on April 14, 2000
USCIB’s critical minerals issue lead Kristen Edgreen Kaufman speaks at the UN.
Critical minerals sit at the intersection of nearly every USCIB policy area, making them one of our most cross-cutting priorities. Our policy experts work hand-in-hand with member companies and global policy makers to engage in multilateral discussions and negotiations on critical minerals supply and governance, with a particular emphasis on advancing circular economy initiatives.
What’s at Stake for US Business
Key issues include:
- Access to essential materials from primary and secondary sources
- Investment incentives and safeguards
- Supply chain resiliency
- Human rights and supply chain reporting requirements
- Customs and tax treatment
- Environmental and biodiversity implications
- National security considerations
Multilateral Forums for Circular Economy of Critical Minerals:
- The Basel Convention, which shapes how e-waste is recycled worldwide, isa global treaty regulating the cross-border movement of hazardous waste. There is growing momentum for rules that would restrict US companies’ access to critical materials in the secondary (recycled) market.
- OECD Working Party on Resource Productivity & Waste (WPRWP): There is a growing push to place restrictions on circular-economy flows on critical materials and minerals from secondary markets, potentially limiting US companies’ ability to access these resources through secondary channels.
- OECD’s inaugural Critical Minerals Forum: USCIB will lead a multi‑sectoral member delegation to Istanbul to advance US business perspectives in ongoing standards‑setting initiatives related to critical materials and rare earths.
USCIB Actions
- Represent member interests at the OECD, UN, and other multilateral fora on policies affecting US companies’ critical materials supply chains.
- Engage in the OECD Critical Minerals Action Plan to diversify supply chains and advance circularity for critical minerals used in clean energy and advanced electronics.
- Monitor and advocate for US business access to critical materials from secondary/recycled sources, pushing back against restrictive global policies.
- Bridge US and global governments with the private sector to ensure industry voices are heard on circular economy issues.
- Engage at the Basel Convention and OECD Working Party on Resource Productivity and Waste.
- Lead a multi-sectoral USCIB member delegation to the OECD’s inaugural Critical Minerals Forum in Istanbul.
Meeting Location Dates OECD inaugural Critical Minerals Summit Istanbul, Türkiye April 28-29, 2026 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains Paris, France May 10-14, 2027 OECD Working Party on Resource Productivity & Waste (WPRPW) Paris, France June 17-18 & November 17-19, 2026 OECD/USCIB International Tax Conference Washington, DC June 21-23, 2026 Basel Convention technical meetings Geneva, Switzerland June 23-26, 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference Doha, Qatar November 9-27, 2026 The Global Framework on Chemicals – First International Conference Geneva, Switzerland November 16-20, 2026 UN Business and Human Rights Treaty Geneva, Switzerland November 23-27, 2026 Chair
Vacant
Staff
Kristen Kaufman
Senior Vice President, Global Impact Initiatives
kaufman@uscib.orgCourtney Brown
Administrative Assistant, Policy
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