Internship Membership, Events & Communication (12 months)

German American Chambers of Commerce • New York, NY

13d • $35,360 - $35,360 • Onsite

About The Position

The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC New York) is seeking a motivated intern for its Membership, Events and Communications team. This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience in membership engagement, communications, and event organization within the German American business community. It is ideal for individuals with a background in communications, events, or marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, Hospitality, Marketing or related field.
• Fluent in English and German, with excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience with social media channels such as LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Passion for learning new digital tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and positive team player.
• Flexibility to work beyond regular office hours (evening events).

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in communications, event management and / or hospitality is a plus.
• Experience in Adobe, Canva, Trello, Ibexa, Constant Contact is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of content for newsletters, email campaigns, social media, print publications, and website updates.
• Assist with day-to-day membership activities, including member acquisition, retention, and CRM/contact database maintenance.
• Support marketing and outreach initiatives to increase member engagement and event attendance.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events, including pre-event logistics such as venue research, attendee management, and preparation of event materials.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person events to ensure seamless execution and an excellent participant experience, including setup, guest registration, breakdown, post-event reporting, and invoice management.
• Interact with members, partners, and speakers to help create high-quality conferences, networking receptions, workshops, and gala dinners.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Membership, Events & Communications team.

Benefits

• Compensation: $35.36k / Year
• Costs covered by candidate: Health insurance, flight, cost of living in New York, following visa costs: SEVIS fee and U.S. Consulate fee

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern