Project & Events Intern

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce works to create a fully inclusive state by promoting economic growth and opportunities among LGBT owned and allied businesses, corporations and professionals in Wisconsin. The organization has more than 500 businesses as members from around the state. The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is an award-winning Chamber having won the 2015 Chamber of the Year Award from the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

http://www.wislgbtchamber.com


Position Details

Project & Events Intern
Internship
Part-time
3/12/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Project & Events intern for the summer to work in our Milwaukee office. This individual should have an interest in working in an exciting and growing non-profit organization focused on growing LGBT-owned and allied businesses.

The Project & Events Intern is responsible for helping with various Chamber projects, including outreach to prospective members, planning and staffing Chamber events large and small, general office support, and more.

Responsibilities associated with an internship may include list management, member outreach and recruitment, writing projects, event planning and staffing, research, and various special projects as needed for the organization. During the summer, this will include helping staff and prepare for various Pride related events.

Qualified interns should:

  • Be dependable, detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
  • Have an interest in LGBT issues, nonprofit management, business, and/or communications;
  • Have strong writing, researching, and interpersonal skills;
  • Have reliable transportation to and from work;
  • And be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during the summer - thought full time is preferred (schedule is flexible between 9:00am and 5:00pm)

Candidates enrolled in a two or four year post-secondary degree program.

Interns are eligible to receive school credit for the internship. The internship is unpaid.



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