Internship: Business Advocacy

JOB TITLE: Business Advocacy Intern

REPORTS TO: Vice President Business Advocacy

POSITION STATUS: Part-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides administrative support to Business Advocacy and Communications programs by coordinating activities, collating organizational news, handling information requests, and preparing chamber communications. Assists with Business Advocacy programs that support our business community by addressing workforce, safety, and development challenges.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research and analysis on relevant issues and topics, and produce information by formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Coordinate with Billings Chamber Communications Team to produce timely, relevant content for Chamber member communications.
• Coordinate logistics for programs, meetings and presentations including but not limited to meal service, room set-up and clean-up, and technical assistance.
• Contribute to team effort by completing projects on time and accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Assist the VP, Business Advocacy with additional program-related tasks and activities as needed for organizational success.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess a valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to preparedness.
• Writing Skills, Reporting Skills, Supply Management, Scheduling, Microsoft Office Skills, Organization, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Travel Logistics, Verbal Communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. A high degree of poise and tact to represent the Billings Chamber and Visit Billings with all members, board members, volunteers and general public.
• Ability to work independently allowing the organization and initiation of tasks to occur in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint applications. Operates automated and standard office equipment, such as personal computer, calculator, photocopier, projector, and postage machine.
• Excellent listening and oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges.
• Willing and open to sharing new ideas.
• Occasional travel before or after normal work hours via auto, air, train, or bus.
• Ability to quickly learn industry related computer software and business etiquette skills.
• Must have fun.

Full job description available at time of interview or upon request. EEO.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person