Internship, Foundation, Fall 2023

We are pleased to offer an outstanding and substantive internship program for the nation’s best and brightest young leaders.

At the Chamber Foundation, you will obtain a hands-on, meaningful work experience designed to meet your academic and career goals. Our internships offer opportunities in research, writing, database management, communications, and event preparation.
During the internship, you will network with colleagues and senior-level executives while participating in educational and professional activities designed to enhance your internship experience.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Chamber Foundation Internship Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn at the world’s largest business organization. In addition to directly supporting a team in the organization, interns have an opportunity to participate in a variety of programming that will help build professional skills and networks.

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

• Intern Orientation – Get to know more about the Chamber and connect with other interns in the program.
• Resume Workshop – Learn how to craft a standout resume and cover letter for your career’s next steps.
• Business Writing Workshop – Learn how to communicate effectively through email, memoranda, and more in a professional environment.
• Networking Events – Connect with managers and senior leadership from across the Chamber as they share tips and tricks learned throughout their careers.
• Intern Farewell – Celebrate and reflect on your achievements in the program with other interns from the program.

DEPARTMENT MATCHING:
The Foundation is offering internships across 7 different departments that cover multiple career fields. After you submit your resume, it will be reviewed by one of our recruiters and if your skill match what we are looking for you will be placed in one of our departments.
It's important to note that internship applicants may be assigned to any of the following departments: Foundation Events, Foundation Communications, Rapid Response, Workforce, Incubator and Civics. If you have a preference of a department, please indicate in the comment section of this application.

FAQ's:WHAT DO THE DEPARTMENTS DO:

• Civics

The Civics department focuses on civics, democracy, and the nation’s free enterprise system - crucial issues shaping the environment in which businesses operate, and their ability to prosper and lift communities.

• Education and Workforce

The Center for Education and Workforce is the place for business leaders to tackle the most pressing education and workforce issues facing our country. We mobilize the business community to be more engaged partners, challenge the status quo, and move education and workforce initiatives forward to fuel economic success.

• Rapid Response

The Rapid Response team prepares communities that are facing an increased risk of natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and public health threats. Businesses play an integral part in addressing these threats, and we give them the tools they need to prepare, respond, and recover to support the communities where they live and work.

• Foundation Events

The Foundation’s events team plans, develops, and produces a wide variety of events and programs focusing on issues facing business now and in the future.

• Foundation Communications

The Foundation’s communications team leads the development and implementation of communications, marketing, and PR efforts for Foundation programs and events.

• Foundation Graphic Design

The Foundation’s communications team also collaborates with Chamber creative team and agency partners to elevate our brand and design assets needed across all Foundation programs and events, including print, digital, video, and more.

• Incubator

The Incubator addresses the challenges communities will grapple with in the future that don’t typically overlap with the challenges they face right now. The world needs someone that’s looking around the corner to recognize, examine, and evaluate tomorrow’s solutions—today.
CAN I RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT?

• Yes. You must be currently enrolled in a college or university and must be eligible for academic credit from the school in order to go this route.
• The Chamber Foundation requires proof of academic credit either through a screenshot of your registration or via a signed letter from your university stating that they will be receiving credit. Human Resources must receive proof of academic credit before we can confirm your internship.

IS THIS A PAID INTERNSHIP?

• Yes, pay rate varies based on current graduate level.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, August 4th.

While we can't bring on every intern that applies, we do our best to bring on as many interns as possible. If you are not selected for this semester, we encourage you to apply for our Spring and Summer internship programs.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our recruitment and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.