Events Intern

Description

The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) mobilizes and connects the business community to drive economic development and public policies that promote sustainable growth. Our board draws from Atlanta’s top business leaders. We create value in return for our members’ time and investment by producing results on each issue we choose to tackle.

About the Internship:
 

This is a paid internship, plus overtime, requiring a 40 hour work week. We are currently hiring for a 6-month timeframe.

This is a comprehensive and hands on role. It provides excellent experience in events, customer service and true professional grooming. Our work environment is fast paced and energetic, so we’re looking for someone with positivity, great sense of urgency and a quick learner and thinker. This internship provides exposure to the Atlanta business community to make connections and the insight into a myriad of companies and businesses in metro Atlanta. We pride ourselves on providing the opportunity for a truly motivated individual to leave this role fully ready to launch their career.

The intern will be responsible for assisting the Investor Relations team at events, running errands (access to vehicle and valid driver’s licenses is necessary), assisting with various projects and daily office operations. A requirement is frequently working early and late for events (overtime will be paid). The intern will also have individual daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and internet searches
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Customer service and goal oriented with ability to work in a flexible, fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work individually (with little supervision), as well as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions and do what it takes to get the job done

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.