Overview

Korea International Trade Association (Washington DC Office) is looking for entry level or experienced professionals to assist member companies with broad range of federal, states and local trade-related policies and diverse activities covered by the research department including constructing memos, attending seminars, and business development.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have following responsibilities:

• Analyzing Trade Related Policies
• Research and analyze U.S. international trade, economic and investment policies
• Construct memos by participating in relevant public hearings and/or seminars hosted by the U.S. Congress, the Administration and related federal agencies, Think Tanks and law/consulting firms
• Research U.S. market trends and construct industry-specific in-depth memos
• Coordinate and support U.S. outreach projects to publicize the mutual benefits of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)
• Prepare press release materials on KITA Washington Center’s activities
• Assist in the management and operations of the KITA Washington Center Building and other assets
• Perform other administrative tasks

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, International Relations/Affairs, Political Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of research experience related to business management (including economics), trade, investment trends, market analysis, international relations, politics or public policy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in both Korean and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in a business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional experiences that may equivalent to graduate level degree
• Equivalent to native fluency in Korean and English to include reading, writing, and communicating in business professional environment
• An ability to communicate effectively with relevant parties including the U.S. Congress and the Administration, law/consulting firms, Think Tanks, trade associations and the U.S. and Korean business communities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and a team player
• Excellent writing, briefing and presentation skills
• High level of strategic thinking and planning
• Familiarity with Hancom Office Suite

Job Type

• Full-time

Pay

• From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Physical Setting

• Office environment

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ability to Commute/Relocate

• Washington, DC 20036: Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Additional Information

• Work Authorization: Candidates must provide proof of valid work authorization. H1-B sponsorship is available for qualified applicants.
• Employment Type: Full-time position with a three-month probationary and training period.
• Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
• Work Location: In person, Washington, DC 20036