Events and Marketing Intern

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
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General Information

Job Title: Events and Marketing Intern
Location:
30 West Pershing Road
Suite 301
Kansas City, MO, 64108-2423
United States

Base Pay: $13.50 / Hour
Employee Type: Non Exempt PT

Contact information

Name: Dani Bennett
Email: dbennett@kcchamber.com

Description:
The Events and Marketing team at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) is seeking a self-motivated intern to assist with event planning efforts. The internship will support the Marketing and Events department and take direction from the KC Chamber’s Events Manager. The internship will focus on planning, organizing, and facilitating events that advance the work of the KC Chamber’s mission. This internship includes both independent work and opportunities for collaborative projects.

This is a fast-paced and highly visible internship. We are looking for candidates who would be comfortable in everything from business casual to business professional dress, depending on the event, and comfortable communicating with business leaders at all levels of an organization from entry-level associates to CEOs. Our interns are an integral part of the KC Chamber, and we value candidates who are driven to succeed and interested in community leadership.

Internship duties will vary but may include the following:

  • Assist in pre-planning event details and marketing materials
  • Assist on day of the event for setup and tear down
  • Check in guests at event and assist with last-minute tasks
  • Be available for early-morning or evening events

Internships with the KC Chamber are paid at $13.50/hour and offer valuable hands-on experience. This experience allows students to explore areas of interest and decide if this is an area for a potential career. Class credit is available to students.

EEO Statement:

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotion are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education, and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.
Requirements

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Self-directed, possess effectual critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Reliable transportation

This is a paid internship opportunity.

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