State Intern

FOOD EXPORT ASSOC. • Chicago, IL

4d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are looking for a motivated, curious, and organized State Intern to join our Chicago office! In this role, you’ll support our State Members and Liaison team while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of areas, including international programs, operations, marketing and communications, research, customer service, data tracking, and project coordination. It’s a great opportunity to see how a mission-driven nonprofit operates while learning how Food Export works alongside its State Members, partners, and stakeholders to support small and medium-sized U.S. food and agricultural businesses.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, economics, operations, global studies, nonprofit management, international business/relations, or a related field.
• Communicate well and enjoy working with others.
• Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable learning new technology and systems.
• Bring a positive, adaptable attitude and aren't afraid to ask questions.
• Interested in gaining exposure to international business, nonprofit operations, economic development, marketing, or related areas.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM/database systems, Teams, Canva, social media, email marketing, or project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support State Members and the Liaison team with projects, communications, coordination, and follow-up.
• Assist with programs, events, outreach efforts, scheduling, and preparation of materials.
• Support internationally focused activities involving global partners, stakeholders, and markets.
• Draft and edit emails, reports, success stories, promotional content, and other professional communications.
• Conduct research and help gather, organize, and analyze information.
• Assist with marketing and communication efforts, including content creation, social media, and engagement tracking.
• Maintain databases and help track participation, inquiries, evaluations, and program performance.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, CRM/database systems, and other technology to help keep projects organized and moving forward.
• Take on special projects that provide additional opportunities to learn, contribute, and build your professional experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build professional skills.
• Work on meaningful projects.
• Collaborate with different teams.
• Gain exposure to the connection between state-level organizations, nonprofit programming, and international business.
• Develop experience in professional communication, writing, research, project planning, task management, meeting coordination, and workplace technology.
• Contribute to work that supports U.S. food and agricultural businesses in global markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed