Business Development Intern

SUMMARY OF POSITION

An enthusiastic, creative and dependable business development intern to join the team to assist with a variety of activities the division oversees including events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, chamber academy, grand strand young professionals and marketing efforts.   

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Assist with managing a program of events and activities to keep investors engaged with the chamber as well as to entice investors to join the organization. These include but are not limited to Business after Hours, B to B Speed Networking, Women & Wine Wednesdays and the Ignite Women’s Conference.
• Assist with ribbon cutting ceremonies, chamber academy classes and grand strand young professional events.
• Assist with developing marketing plans. Writing and editing copy for MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com and chamber social media properties.
• Willingness to learn on the job and share experiences with other members of the team.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or a recent college graduate from an accredited college university.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Chamber. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works, to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Must possess and demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented approach to conducting the operations of the chamber staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, while meeting established timelines and schedules in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong work ethic.
• Requires a highly organized and disciplined individual who will ensure timely follow up with the business development team and/or EVP of Business Development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with all employees, including responses to electronic communications.
• Self-motivated, high energy, and organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Frequent periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer using eye-hand coordination.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

INTERSHIP WORK SCHEDULE

• The position will begin after the end of the Spring semester and last through the summer and end at an agreed upon date before the beginning of fall semester.
• This position will last no longer than 12 weeks.
• Work scheduled is flexible, but anticipate approximately 25 hours per week.
• Work is to be performed within the Chamber’s normal business hours of 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday.