Marketing & Events Intern at GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. | USA

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

Marketing & Events Intern

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the core event lifecycle and member engagement, with a focus on on-site execution, CRM data hygiene, and outreach that sustains participation.

Event Execution: plan and run regional business events with registration, setup, attendee engagement, and post-event follow-up.
CRM & Data Quality: keep GlueUp records accurate and accessible to support outreach and participation tracking.
Engagement & Content: support event pages, newsletters, sponsorship documents, and email campaigns to drive attendance and interest.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of business events, from preparation to on-site coordination (including registration, setup, and engaging with attendees during networking) through to post-event follow-up
Maintain and update member and event data in our CRM system (GlueUp)
Assist with member communication and engagement efforts, including outreach and follow-ups
Contribute to marketing materials such as event pages, newsletters, sponsorship documents, and email campaigns
Support day-to-day office and business services, including client interactions and administrative tasks
Help track participation, feedback, and basic performance metrics for events and membership activities

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Clear communication skills and a professional, service-oriented mindset
Comfortable interacting with business professionals in different settings
Reliable and able to work independently when needed
Detail-oriented and structured in your work approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Valid driver's license
Strong written and spoken English
Based in North or South Carolina

Preferred

First experience with events, customer-facing roles, or project coordination
Familiarity with tools like CRM systems and Canva
German language skills

Benefits

$15/hour (non-exempt)
20 days of paid vacation, plus sick leave and 12 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to a 401(k) plan

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963. GACC Midwest is an integral part of the German Chamber Network (AHKs) with 150 offices in 93 countries around the globe. Our continuing mission is to promote German American business relations and to support trade and investment between Germany and the United States, especially the Midwest. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and professional consulting services for market entry, apprenticeships in the US, and more. With this unique concept in international trade promotion, GACC Midwest’s territory covers 14 US states: the 13 states of the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) and Colorado, comprising together approximately one quarter of the nation’s geographical area, its population, and its GDP. GACC Midwest's headquarters, which we share with Germany Trade and Invest (GTaI), is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Our Michigan office is located just outside of Detroit to better serve the German-American business community in Michigan and the neighboring states.Learn More: https://www.gaccmidwest.org/usJoin the GACC Midwest Team! https://www.gaccmidwest.org/us/careers

Founded in 1963

Chicago, Illinois, USA

86 employees

www.gaccmidwest.org/us