Chamber Seeking Easton & Phillipsburg Area Initiatives Intern

The Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses and individuals that work to improve the economic conditions and enhance the quality of life in the Easton area through involvement with community organizations and the programming of special events.  The Chamber serves the City of Easton, the City of Phillipsburg, Palmer Township, Forks Township, and Williams Township, Nazareth, the Slate Belt, the Pocono Mountains, and the Boroughs of Wilson, West Easton and Glendon. Aspects of this position include database management, event planning, advertising, public relations and networking with the Easton area business community.

An intern in this position would assist with in planning and executing activities and events to further the growth and development of the Easton area.

•       Upbeat, energetic, willing to meet new people and take on new projects.

•       Event planning assistance

•       Have a strong computer background, including the use of Office and the willingness/adaptability to learn new programs.

•       Outbound phone calls to members or potential vendors for events

•       Basic office duties including photocopying, typing meeting minutes, etc.

•       Must have a drivers license and own transportation.

•       Able to work at least 4 hours, but no more than 12 hours per week for part time, and no more than 35 hours per week for a full time internship position. May be asked, but not required to attend events in the evenings.

Contact Person:         

Alison Miers, VP of Easton & Phillipsburg Initiatives 

alisonm@lehighvalleychamber.org

Phone: 610-739-1512, Fax: 610-330-9177

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Member Relations Intern - Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for your interest in interning with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Please find the information regarding the intern position below.

Appropriate majors & career interests:  Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Member Relations, Hospitatlity

Time commitment:  A minimum of 8 hours a week, to be fulfilled for one-two full semesters.   This internship is available for college credit, or work experience, only.

Contact information:  Please send resume & cover letter to Kara Johnson via email (karaj@lehighvalleychamber.org) or fax 610-758-9533.

Job Description:  Interns would work in one (or more) of the following two areas:

Member Relations:  The Chamber works actively and frequently to connect as much as possible with more than 5,000 members.  Our staff runs programs and events, and conducts research to communicate with our members as much as possible and keep them happy with the level of service they receive from The Chamber.  As such, interns can expect to work in many areas, including:

·         Researching Member Retention programs

·         Assisting in Member Benefit webinars, Making of Member Benefit Kits, and Member Plaque Replacement Program

·         Examining new ways to connect with our membership and ensure a high level of satisfaction

·         Run reports for the Member Relations Staff

Major Events:  The Chamber puts on several Annual Events, which are a value-added experience for our members. This intern will report directly to the Major Events Coordinator at the Chamber, and assist in ensuring that each event is executed excellently. This will include:

• Learn the steps to planning an event – from deciding on the event purpose and format, to booking the venue, all the way to providing registration for guests on event day.
• Attending meetings with the Major Events Coordinator, to aid in the booking of the items listed above. The Intern will record the minutes at these Meetings
• Assisting in all items leading up to each Major Event, including the registration of attendees, printing name tags, powerpoint creation, ensuring proper sponsor recognition, music selection, etc. 

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Easton & Phillipsburg Initiatives Intern

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is Seeking an Easton & Phillipsburg Initiatives Intern

The Easton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, both part of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, are councils of businesses and individuals that work to improve the economic conditions and enhance the quality of life in the Easton & Phillipsburg areas through involvement with community organizations and the programming of special events. Aspects of this position include database management, event planning, advertising, public relations and networking with the Easton area business community.

An intern in this position would assist with planning and executing activities and events to further the growth and development of the Easton and Phillipsburg areas.

•          Upbeat, energetic, willing to meet new people and take on new projects.
•          Event planning assistance
•          Have a strong computer background, including the use of Office and the willingness/adaptability to learn new programs.
•          Outbound phone calls to members or potential vendors for events
•          Basic office duties including photocopying, typing meeting minutes, etc.
•          Must have a driver’s license and own transportation.
•          Able to work at least 4 hours, but no more than 12 hours per week for part time, and no more than 35 hours per week for a full time internship position. *May be asked, but not required to attend events in the evenings.*

Contact Person:        

Alison Miers, VP of Easton & Phillipsburg Initiatives alisonm@lehighvalleychamber.org 

Phone: 610-739-1512, Fax: 610-330-9177

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