The Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce seeks a Community Event Intern to join our team for an internship opportunity. We’re looking for a smart, creative individual looking to gain professional experience and who will bring fresh ideas and contribute to the Stilly Valley Chamber team. Your efforts will inject personality into how we promote the place we love in the Arlington area!
Working under the direction of the Chamber’s marketing team, you can expect to gain experience in:
- Maintain database of event participants and registrations
- Coordinate schedule of events for Chamber
- Creating social media event campaigns including scheduling and tracking analytics
- Parade & Holiday planning
- Assist in coordination of city Farmer’s Market
- Collaborating with team members on new projects, stories and ideas
- Other duties as assigned
As an intern at the SV Chamber, you will:
- Experience a semester (or quarter) of practical work as part of our event planning team
- Write material that will be published online and pitched to media outlets
- Work in an office environment where you’ll gain teamwork and project management skills
- Begin to build your network of professional contacts
Job Requirements:
- Background in community relations, marketing, recreation management or other related disciplines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to show initiative, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Experience with social media marketing and working with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram for business
- Working knowledge of Hubspot, Adobe Design Suite is a plus
- An ability to convey compelling messages, both in person and in writing to tell a story
- A positive attitude and willingness to work with the team to achieve departmental goals
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Eligibility Requirements:
- Internships require working a minimum of 12 hours per week
- You must be at least 18 years of age with a degree in a related discipline or be a graduate or undergraduate student entering your junior or senior year
- This is an unpaid internship