Please note: To be eligible for this role, you must be available for 25 – 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday) between the hours of 8 AM – 5 PM with some event support before or after normal business hours.***
Overview: The Metro Atlanta Chamber Economic Development Department is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and expanding quality jobs to the 29-county metro-Atlanta region. This objective, in part, helps to grow the region’s global connectivity around the world and helps local companies find opportunities abroad. Targeted ecosystems include Life Sciences/Health IT, CleanTech, Supply Chain/Advanced Manufacturing, Creative Industries, and technology and their sub-clusters.
Job Description: The Economic Development Intern will work with the Economic Development Operations team on the execution of department-wide tasks including, but not limited to, industry reports and research projects, support for the Ecosystem Expansion and Global Commerce teams, confidential information management for Project Management, on-site support for meetings and events, and other programmatic and administrative duties. This internship will start in January 2024 with a hybrid work model dependent on the team’s and individuals’ schedules. Commitment to 25-30 hours a week is a must and a commitment to three days per week in the office is preferred, between the hours of 8 AM – 5 PM. This is a paid internship.
Primary projects: Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the intern will perform the following duties:
Assist in special interest projects and initiatives for the Ecosystem Expansion Directors, scope may involve Life Sciences, CleanTech, Supply Chain, Technology, Creative Industries, etc.;
Assist in the planning, logistics, and on-site support of meetings, events, and conferences. Sometimes these events will involve working cross-departmentally with other teams at MAC and will occasionally require earlier mornings or late evenings;
Assisting in hosting international delegations at MAC;
Prepare and update collateral for various initiatives;
Complete expense reports, inbound and outbound payments, and budget consolidation;
Assist in supporting the Director of Operations and Chief Economic Development Officer;
Adhere to confidentiality guidelines when providing assistance with project management;
Verify, maintain, and update internal databases; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Ability to work efficiently at a fast-paced level and respond effectively to changing requests
Ability to organize, analyze, verify, and present information clearly and accurately
Ability to research in-depth topics
Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities
Experience with Mailchimp, Canva, Webflow, and social media platforms is an advantage
Traits
Ability to work independently and prioritize
Customer-centered
Detail orientation and organized
Persistent, Resourceful, Self-starter, Team player
Motivation to learn and problem solve
Self-motivated to produce results working individually and as part of a team
Demonstrated interest in business growth, international business relations, finance and community development is a plus
About MAC
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We’re also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta’s innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta’s story.
Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values
MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:
Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act
Knock Down Walls, Open Doors
Take the Lead, Share the Credit
Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach
At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:
Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Other
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Metro Atlanta Chamber by 2x