Intern at the chamber

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has been serving Delaware's business community since 1837. Our mission is to promote an economic climate that enables businesses of all sizes and types to become more competitive in a constantly changing, increasingly global, and unpredictable environment. The Chamber will provide valued services to members; it will serve to be recognized as the primary advocate in the state for business interests.

The Chamber seeks interns throughout the year. Chamber internships are unpaid, but we work with colleges and universities to provide credit. Parking is reimbursed. Please direct all internship inquiries to Kelly Basile, Cice President of Strategic Communications.

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COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS
The Chamber produces an award-winning bimonthly magazine, maintains electronic communications, and coordinates media and public relations for news and events. The Chamber also organizes and implements up to 100 events per year, ranging from small networking breakfasts that attract approximately 50 people, to our Annual Dinner with an attendance of nearly 1,000 people. Interns will help support these efforts. Interested candidates should include two to three writing samples with their inquiry.

Open to: Students in their junior or senior year of college seeking practical business/technical communications and publishing experience.
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DUTIES:

• Assisting in the production of Delaware Business magazine by writing articles, taking photos, etc.
• Crafting press releases and marketing materials
• Database and information management
• Collaborating on social media
• Member engagement
• Assisting with event planning and coordination
• Supporting staff at events with registration, taking photos and assisting members as needed
• Tracking event details and maintaining Chamber calendars
• Working with event vendors and attendees
• Providing customer service
• Administrative and other department support as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated business and professional writing skills
• At least 10 hours a week availability
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred, but not required

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
The State Chamber acts as the voice of the Delaware business community to state legislators. In this role it serves as an advocate and a resource center. Interns will see legislative advocacy in action by visiting Legislative Hall, interacting with state legislators and lobbyists, and following legislation from the proposal stage to the implementation stage.

Open to: Students in their junior or senior year of college seeking political science or practical legislative experience. Graduate students may also apply.

DUTIES:

• Research and track legislation
• Research requests from State Chamber members and staff that pertain to proposed legislation or activities that involve state legislators
• Review national legislation from various organizations and share how proposed legislation will affect State Chamber
• Assist staff in drafting articles or other written pieces on Chamber or affiliate positions regarding various pieces of legislation
• Administrative and other department support as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• At least 10 hours a week availability
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

PHOTOGRAPHY
The Chamber hosts many events requiring high quality photos for use in print and on the web. We also publish a bimonthly magazine for which photography is often needed to supplement articles.

Open to: Students in their junior or senior year of college seeking photography portfolio building experience.

DUTIES:

• Taking posed and candid photos at Chamber events
• Taking business editorial photos for Delaware Business magazine
• Editing photos as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• A DSLR camera is preferred
• Proficiency with photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to attend Chamber events - Please review our event calendar here

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