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Position: ATA Carnet Intern
Organization: United States Council for International Business (USCIB)
Location: New York, NY
Duration: Summer 2026 with opportunity to extend to fall and spring semesters. Ideal start date is early June.
Pay Rate: $17.00

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 ATA Carnet Intern will support the ATA Carnet Department by assisting Carnet Claim Examiners with the processing and management of ATA Carnet documents. Responsibilities include sorting, filing, scanning, and data entry related to import and re-export vouchers, as well as helping prioritize time-sensitive documents and coordinating with service providers to ensure timely uploads.

This is a paid, part-time internship (up to 24 hours per week) based in our New York City office. Due to the operational and document-handling responsibilities of the role, the intern is required to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday in accordance with the organization’s hybrid work policy.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to ATA Carnet operations and international temporary import/export procedures, while developing strong organizational, administrative, and data accuracy skills.

A successful candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document handling and data entry.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage and sort large volumes of paperwork.
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks and deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills when working with internal teams and external service providers.
• “Can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment with shifting priorities.
• Interest in international trade, customs documentation, or logistics processes (is a plus, but not required).
• Reliable, proactive, and consistent in meeting deadlines and follow-through on tasks.
• Willingness to support additional projects and duties as assigned by the ATA Carnets Team.

Qualifications:

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Ability to organize, sort, and maintain accurate physical and digital records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a structured work environment.
• Willingness to learn ATA Carnet processes and basic trade compliance procedures.
• Ability to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday) in accordance with office requirements.
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow established procedures consistently.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

US business delegation at MC14 Isabelle Icso (US Chamber of Commerce), Alice Slayton Clark, Maddie Murphy (US Chamber), and John Bescec (Microsoft).

USCIB was one of few business representatives attending the World Trade Organization (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon from March 25-30. Alice Slayton Clark, SVP, Trade, Investment, and Digital at USCIB, organized meetings with US, WTO and other delegations to advocate US business positions on WTO reform and on long term renewal of the e-commerce moratorium as outlined in USCIB’s WTO reform letter.

MC14 concluded with governments failing to agree on a reform work plan and renewal of the moratorium, a setback for USCIB members. The WTO may yet return to the negotiating table in the weeks ahead to try to salvage MC14 outcomes. USCIB released a statement on March 30 urging renewal of the moratorium as priority one, and continued work at the WTO to revitalize the global rules-based trading system and achieve meaningful outcomes for business.

Prior to the start of negotiations, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the WTO co-hosted the Global Business Forum, which convened business leaders to ensure that business priorities are clearly reflected in ministerial discussions at MC14. USCIB member and Chair of ICC’s Customs Commission John Bescec (Microsoft) gave remarks at the forum.

Clark also gave a briefing, alongside Isabelle Icso from the US Chamber of Commerce, on March 26, hosted by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) where she reported from the field on MC14 developments to participants from over 41 countries.

Jason File, Martin Gusy (Bracewell), Kathleen Paisley (AMBOS NBGO), Mark Morril (Morril ADR), Peter Wolrich (Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle), David B. Wilson (David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution), Rachel Thorn (Cooley), Matthew E. Draper (Draper & Draper), Peter J.W. Sherwin (Proskauer Rose), John V.H. Pierce (Latham and Watkins), Kevin O’Gorman (Norton Rose Fullbright), Yasmine Lahlou (ICC), Kate Siebke (Baker Hughes), Arif Hyder Ali (AHALI Dispute Resolution), and John J. Buckley (Buckley Arbitration).

Jason File, Director of Legal Affairs and General Counsel at USCIB, was in Paris last week attending and convening meetings related to Arbitration.

Arbitration Week kicked off with an annual Arbitration Committee Heads meeting, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration from March 19-20. Leaders of the ICC International Court of Arbitration opened the meeting, including Claudia Salomon, President, and Alexander Fessas, Secretary General of the Court and Director of ICC’s Dispute Resolution Services. Arbitration Committee heads discussed upcoming initiatives, ways to engage their network to promote the ICC Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules, as well as other topics.

File also assembled the US national delegation, which consisted of USCIB members, for a discussion on critical issues involving ICC Arbitration. USCIB members and leaders, including Chair of USCIB’s Arbitration Committee Peter JW Sherwin, Partner at Proskauer Rose, contributed to the discussion.

USCIB also co-hosted with ICC Canada and ICC Mexico the annual North American joint meeting and dinner for these organizations’ respective national committee members on March 23. This joint meeting provided an updated on recent ICC developments and what to expect in 2026.

USCIB submitted a response to the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) request for comments on the design of a plurilateral agreement on trade in critical minerals and policy actions to strengthen the resilience of critical mineral supply chains. The submission urges the Administration to cooperate with allies to advance critical minerals resilience through diversification, trade facilitation, market‑based production, and increased investment among trusted partners, rather than mandating localization or broadly restricting imports. 

The submission provides policymakers with USCIB member companies’ objectives for the plurilateral agreement regarding criteria for participation, pricing mechanisms, investment incentives and investor protections, regulatory predictability, mechanisms for cooperation, supply chain diversification, and secondary or recycled critical minerals. USCIB also urged USTR to provide the business community with a central role in shaping the agreement to ensure its provisions are practical and enduring. 

USCIB shared the 2026 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Priority Issues and Recommendations paper with US government officials. The paper’s objective is to inform US positioning during the 2026 China APEC host year by highlighting the priorities of USCIB member companies in our primary workstreams under APEC, including chemicals, customs, digital, health, sustainability, and agriculture.

“USCIB values the unique partnership that APEC has established with business to share private sector views and solutions on the key economic issues confronting the region,” said Alice Slayton Clark, Senior Vice President, Trade, Investment, and Digital at USCIB.

In addition to releasing the 2026 APEC Priorities paper, USCIB is representing members this week at APEC-related meetings in Mexico City; Mike Rousek, VP, Customs and Trade Facilitation at USCIB, participated in a US Government-hosted regional roundtable session of the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) on January 13 and spoke at an American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico event celebrating Mexico’s APEC 2028 host year on January 14.

USCIB policy experts will continue to participate in China APEC host year events that impact member priorities.

L-R: Fiona Alexander (Salt Point Strategies), Cheryl Miller (USCIB), Elizabeth Oluoch (UN/ITU, ICANN), Jennifer Chung (DotAsia, ICANN), and John Perrino (Internet Society).

Cheryl Miller, Vice President, Digital, represented USCIB at the International Institute of Communications (IIC) North America Digital Communications and Media Forum. In the meeting, hosted by USCIB member Verizon, Miller participated in a panel discussion on the WSIS+20 Review and the Future of Internet Governance.

The panel addressed key challenges and opportunities emerging from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) review process, drawing on the experiences of participants who have been directly involved in international negotiations. Miller highlighted the importance of renewing the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and reaffirmed the business community’s strong commitment to the multistakeholder model of internet governance, emphasizing the need for inclusive, collaborative policymaking.

USCIB’s participation highlighted its continued engagement in global digital policy discussions and its role in advancing a policy environment that supports innovation, openness, and responsible internet governance.

Left to right: Temur Gumberidze (Metro Logistics), Michael Rousek (USCIB), Alice Slayton Clark (USCIB), and Rostomi Lezhava (Metro Logistics).

USCIB’s Alice Slayton Clark, Senior Vice President, Trade, Investment, and Digital, and Michael Rousek, Vice President, Customs and Trade Facilitation, recently met with leaders from ICC Georgia to discuss expanding cooperation on cross-border trade and logistics, as interest in regional and international market access continues to grow. ICC Georgia was represented by Rostomi Lezhava, Chair of Logistics & Transportation Commission at ICC Georgian, CEO of Metro Logistics, Temur Gumberidze, Vice Chair of Logistics & Transportation commission, Founder of Metro Logistics, to exchange perspectives on trade facilitation and regulatory coordination.

The conversation focused on strengthening business ties and exploring opportunities to improve import and export frameworks in the Black Sea and along the Trans-Caspian international transport route, the so-called Middle Corridor.

ICC Georgia is the National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is USCIB’s sister organization in Georgia.

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) convened in Belém, Brazil from November 10 – 22. Agnes Vinblad, Director, Environment and Sustainable Development at USCIB led a multisectoral delegation of USCIB members throughout the two weeks of negotiations.

This year’s Climate COP presented unique logistical challenges, including a major fire, contributing to an especially challenging conclusion of the COP. After more than a day’s delay, COP30 was gaveled to a close on November 22, with a mixed bag of outcomes adopted through the Belem Package.

• “While it’s understandable to be frustrated by the slow progress in Belem, and the overall weak outcome package – these outcomes still represent a small step forward,” said Vinblad, commenting on the outcomes “however, business depends upon policy clarity and predictability to be able to realize its implementation power. In this regard, the Belem package falls short.”

USCIB represented members through USCIB’s unique standing as the sole US affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). ICC is the official Business and Industry (BINGO) focal point organization for the UNFCCC process, which enables USCIB to play a key role in the global BINGO Delegation and ensures that the global business and industry position is informed by US economic interests and priorities.

During COP30, USCIB convened several policy-relevant events, spoke at roundtables and panels, and engaged with key governments to bring US business priorities to the rooms where decisions are made.

Vinblad also served as the designated Global Business and Industry representative during the 3rd Annual High-Level Just Transition Ministerial on November 20, delivering an intervention to Energy and Environment Ministers from major economies. USCIB has been engaged on a technical level in the just transition negotiations under the UNFCCC for the past two years including most recently in Panama City. USCIB will continue representing US business in the just transition deliberations, which will include energy access and security and contentious considerations of the climate and trade nexus.

For US business, the UNFCCC process remains a priority as decisions reached in this forum directly influence national policies and regulations across the world, impacting energy access and security, trade, natural resource management, and financial markets.

Watch the full interview here: Third Annual High-Level Ministerial on Just Transition.mov

Whitney Y. Baird (USCIB) speaks at the B7 Canada

USCIB President and CEO Whitney Baird was quoted in a recent Bloomberg Law article, Companies Strategize Over Trump-Focused Approach to Lobbying. Baird shared her views on how US companies are reshaping their advocacy strategies in response to the Trump administration’s centralized and highly personalized policymaking style.

Baird also underscored the shift toward less public facing engagement, noting that while communications with policymakers continue, “it’s much less public.” She highlighted how companies are responding to a “very top-down approach” to decision making.

Read the article here: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/companies-strategize-over-a-trump-focused-approach-to-lobbying