AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
International Trade Internship- Fall 2026
The International Trade Intern is responsible for assisting with a wide variety of projects for our various lines of business. The individual will be responsible for providing assistance to the International trade department with various tasks and projects related to import/export and US trade compliance.
What We Offer:
- Corporate Housing- AFL offers corporate housing to all non-local students free of charge!
- Gas Stipend- for those students who are driving more than 50 miles, AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of that financial burden
- Great Pay!
Responsibilities include:
- Audit transactions related to import/export and USMCA
- Assist with USMCA solicitation, qualification, certification, and record-keeping
- Record Retention (USMCA, Certificates of Origin, Customs entries, export checks)
- Utilize various software components to analyze import/export data
- Screening for export compliance
- License analysis
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be a current student at a 4 year accredited college or university, or received a Bachelor’s degree within the last year
- Prefer majors in International Business/Trade or Business Administration
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Detail-oriented
- Proficient in MS Office
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled at a four-year accredited college or university, or received a bachelor's degree within the last year
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Detail-oriented
- Major in International Business, International Trade, or Business Administration
AFL Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AFL and has not been reviewed or approved by AFL.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical with HSA options, dental, vision, disability, life/AD&D, wellness resources, and EAP. Carrier options and plan tiers are outlined publicly, and on‑site health resources are available in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is a prominent part of the package, with dollar‑for‑dollar matching and vesting timelines highlighted. The retirement program is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time are standard, with some teams operating flexible or unlimited PTO models. This breadth supports work–life balance where such policies are offered.
AFL Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets. Our products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura, Ltd. Of Japan.
