Marketing and Business Development Intern

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. Internship Opportunities 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.

Marketing and Business Development Intern In this role, candidates will support GPA's marketing strategy and business development goals.

Responsibilities include: Generate and post content for GPA's social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) and create digital media reports to track engagement progress Assist with the creation of flyers, infographics, and other marketing collateral to promote and support GPA's programs Attend and report on local events, and represent GPA in the community Assist with market analysis and research, including supporting the development of grant proposals Post events and news to the GPA website Assist with identifying new member prospects and recruit them to the association Other duties as assigned

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.