Project & Events Intern

The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time project & events intern for the winter/summer semester to work in our Milwaukee office. (There is the possibility for the internship to continue into the summer semester or beyond.) This individual should have an interest in working in an exciting and growing non-profit organization focused on growing LGBT-owned and allied businesses.

The Project & Events Intern is responsible for helping with various Chamber projects, including outreach to prospective members, planning Chamber events large and small, assisting with programs such as our Emerging Leaders Program and more.

Responsibilities associated with an internship may include list management, surveying members, member outreach and recruitment, writing projects, event planning, research, and various special projects as needed for the organization.

Qualified interns should:

• Be dependable, detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Have an interest in LGBT issues, nonprofit management, business, and/or communications;
• Have strong writing, researching, and interpersonal skills;
• Have reliable transportation to and from work;
• And be available to work a minimum of 15 hours a week during the semester (schedule is flexible between 9:00am and 5:00pm)
• Additionally, skills in graphic and/or website design and online/social media tool management are a plus, but not required.

Candidates enrolled in a two or four year post-secondary degree program.

Interns are eligible to receive school credit for the internship.