Business Outreach and Programs Fellow (at World Trade Center Utah)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Characteristics: Full-time (40 hours) fellowship, term limited (1-year position)

Salary: 15-$18/hour depending on education and experience. Fellows are eligible to participate in WTC Utah’s Simple IRA Retirement Savings Plan.

Deadline: March 23, 2016

Description: The mission of World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is to help Utah companies think, act and succeed globally. WTC Utah accomplishes this mission through three key objectives. First is to motivate and educate Utah businesses to expand their global presence through training seminars, regional forums and newsletters focused on international business development, trade issues and export opportunities. Second is to build capacity of Utah businesses for international trade through B2B consultations to identify expansion goals, assess current capabilities, determine overseas opportunities and connect companies with market experts and potential partners. Third is to expand global network of Utah businesses through trade missions and networking with foreign trade diplomats.

Position Overview: These fellowship positions offer an array of professional experience in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Incumbents will interface directly with clients and partners in the public and private sectors. 

Business Outreach and Programs Fellowship responsibilities include:

• Identify and build relationships with Utah businesses who can benefit from WTC Utah services 
• Identify and build relationships with regional economic, business and community leaders 
• Coordinate regional international business forums 
• Coordinate follow-up efforts with businesses and economic leaders across the state 
• Research and analyze community and regional export characteristics 
• Draft articles and other written documents 
• Occasional travel to meet with partners/clients around the state 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

-Bachelor or master degree in business, government or related fields Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
-Consistent demonstration of responsibility and initiative
-Creative problem solving abilities

-Ability to complete tasks on time and with high quality

Anticipated Start Date: Applicants should be available to begin employment in early May 2015. 

To Apply: Please e-mail the following documents to Don Willie, dwillie@wtcutah.com by March 23, 2016.

• Cover letter – Please include which position you are applying for in your cover letter.
  Applicants may indicate their desire to be considered for one or both positions. 
• Resume 
• 1-page writing sample (may be an excerpt) or data research example 
• 3 references