Events Intern

Internship Opportunities Are you passionate about Philadelphia and all that our amazing region has to offer? Are you also curious about international affairs and possess a global consciousness? Combine your passions and join us at Global Philadelphia Association.

We are currently hiring interns/volunteers to be actively involved in helping us represent Philadelphia as a global city and raising its profile. Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) was created to assist — and to encourage greater interaction among — the many organizations and people who are engaged in one form or other of international activity in the Greater Philadelphia region. Our interns have the opportunity to collaborate with our member and partner organizations, universities, and corporations to achieve this goal.

What are the benefits of working at GPA? We are a small nonprofit organization so our interns truly have a seat at the table to help drive and support GPA's organizational goals. The GPA team encourages our interns' creativity to amplify all that our region has to offer and to engage and educate communities around what it means to be the first “World Heritage City." Candidates will also sharpen the skills needed to work in a professional environment and make valuable connections.

Events Intern In this role you will help GPA not only run their yearly events but also help provide awareness for member organization events.

Responsibilities include: Attending and writing about GPA hosted and partnered events. Helping promote member organization events on GPA website. Conducting market research for events while also possibly creating poster/images for events.

Requirements for candidates in all roles: Strong verbal and written communication skills Must be detail-oriented Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines Have good organizational skills Have basic web and social media knowledge Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team These positions are unpaid internships with a $50 monthly travel stipend. Internships are offered year round and we require a minimum three-month stay with a 12 to 15-hour weekly time commitment. Our interns will join the GPA staff in our Center City offices for a minimum of one day a week.

Must have availability on Wednesdays.

How to Apply Email an application, along with a copy of your resume, to Emily Newcomer, at [email protected]. If you are applying for the EIJP internship, please include a short writing sample with your application. If your skills are aligned with one of our open positions, we will schedule an interview. Download an application.