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Global Director CPT roles place F-1 students in senior cross-functional leadership positions, directly integrating strategic management coursework with real organizational responsibility. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect explicitly to your degree program's learning objectives. Positions typically sit in multinational firms or large nonprofits running global operations.
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Date: Aug 4, 2026
Location: Crystal Lake, IL, US, 60014
Company: Aptar Group
Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.
Global Trade Compliance Intern
Reports to: Global Trade Compliance Manager
Location: Work remotely from anywhere in US (candidates must be authorized to work in the US)
Commitment: 3-6 months
Hours: 24/week during summer; 10-15/week during school year
The Global Trade Compliance Intern will support the Global Trade Compliance team in conducting post-entry audits of U.S. import transactions to help ensure compliance with customs regulations and internal procedures. The role involves reviewing import documentation, validating key customs data, identifying inconsistencies, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain the information and documentation required to complete audits.
As a Global Trade Compliance Intern, You Will:
- Request and collect import documentation from internal and external stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Perform audits of U.S. import entries by reviewing customs declarations against supporting documentation, including commercial invoices and shipping records.
- Verify the accuracy of key customs data elements, including:
- Customs value
- Country of origin
- Country of export
- Harmonized System (HS/HTS) classifications
- Quantities and units of measure
- Product descriptions
- Identify and flag significant discrepancies, inconsistencies, or potential compliance concerns for further review by the GTC team.
- Maintain audit records.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify documentation and resolve information gaps.
Who We are Looking For
Education
- Required: College degree (in progress or completed)
- Preferred: International Business or other related field
Experience
- General interest in international trade, customs compliance, or import/export operations.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to review and analyze large volumes of data and documentation accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Interest and basic knowledge of Generative AI tools.
Who We are
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more.
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Our Culture
At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.
How We Support Our Employees
- An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
- Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
- Contribute to the communities where we reside.
- Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Stay updated on career opportunities by following us on social media @AptarGroup!
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $22/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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Does a Global Director CPT role qualify if the position is partly remote and partly international travel?
CPT authorization is tied to your U.S.-based employer and the work performed within the scope of your curriculum. Travel abroad during an authorized CPT period doesn't automatically invalidate it, but any work physically performed outside the U.S. doesn't count toward CPT hours. Confirm the domestic work component with your DSO before accepting an offer that includes significant international assignments.
Can I do CPT for a Global Director role at a startup with no prior visa sponsorship history?
Yes. CPT authorization depends on your school's DSO approval, not the employer's immigration track record. However, if you plan to convert to H-1B visa or another work visa after graduation, a startup with no prior LCA filings may face a longer learning curve. Browse employers with established sponsorship histories on Migrate Mate to compare options before committing.
What makes a Global Director position qualify as an integral part of my curriculum rather than just relevant work experience?
Your school's DSO evaluates whether the role directly advances specific degree requirements, such as a capstone project, practicum, or thesis research tied to global strategy or organizational leadership. A job description listing general management duties without a connection to a named course or academic milestone typically doesn't meet the integral-part standard. Get the employer to reference your academic deliverables explicitly in the offer letter.
Is there a limit on how many hours per week I can work as a Global Director on CPT during the academic year?
Part-time CPT is defined as 20 hours or fewer per week during an active semester. Full-time CPT, which is more than 20 hours per week, is permitted but carries a consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. For a Global Director role, which often demands full engagement, coordinate the authorization period carefully with your DSO to preserve post-graduation options.
How do I verify that a Global Director role meets the prevailing wage requirement for future visa filings?
CPT itself doesn't require a prevailing wage filing, but if the employer plans to sponsor you for H-1B or PERM later, the salary must meet DOL wage standards for that occupational category. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for the relevant SOC code and geographic area now, so compensation discussions happen on informed terms rather than after an offer is signed.