APPly now
Internships
The Partnership internship program includes seasonal internships in the organization’s various departments including marketing and communications, economic development, research, government affairs and corporate engagement.
Partnership interns are expected to provide their unique talents and abilities to solve specific problems or to address specific questions outside their job description related either to their team’s mission or in support of an organizational goal. They may be asked to participate in a variety of ad-hoc assignments and are expected to be flexible in their work practices and supportive of other team members. The Intern is always expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Corporate Engagement Intern
The Corporate Engagement intern is tasked with learning and developing crucial skills that will help build a successful career while earning real-world experience in the workplace. The position is designed for active engagement in all aspects of the Strategic Engagement team, with opportunities to collaborate across divisions. This position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week with a six-month commitment (preferably one year but dates are open for discussion). Tasks will be assigned on a weekly basis with “touch-base” meetings as needed. Activities and assignments may include:
Investor Communication:
- Manage women’s resources web page updates (website/LinkedIn)
- Assist in compiling news and communications for various newsletters
- Collaborate with member and investor profile stories creation
- Help create & execute a robust social media strategy and calendar for the Orlando Regional Chamber and investors on the Orlando Economic Partnership platforms with the goal of increasing engagement (work with Associate Director & Marketing)
- Research tools to streamline news tracking for investors and members
Database:
- Data projects in Salesforce and database updates as needed
- Prospective investor and member research
- Create unique reports for the team to utilize
Administrative:
- Administrative support as needed for the team
- Draft PowerPoint presentations for programs and meetings
- Create prospect profiles for investor prospect meetings
Competencies
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with CRM software (not necessary)
- Organized and performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Comfortable interacting with high level executives and government officials
- Friendly and positive can-do attitude
Internship Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual and able to work 20 hours per week.
Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Nicole.Bell@orlando.org
Lead Generation Intern
The Lead Generation intern will work collaboratively with the entire organization to assist in recruiting and retaining businesses in the Orlando region. The intern will work to support trade show and account-based marketing activities, “why Orlando” pitches, and the site evaluation and marketing program. Essential skills include research, data entry, writing, editing, and proofreading.
Required Competencies
- Conduct research to identify and build prospect lists and detailed business profiles
- Catalog information for tracking prospects and building campaigns using the Partnership’s customer relationship management (CRM) software
- Support the creation of economic related case studies that promote investment for inclusive economic development
- Use research data to design cluster maps in Tableau or ESRI mapping that support business recruitment and retention efforts
- Copy, edit and proof RFP submissions, web pages and collateral materials
- Draft speaker submissions and abstracts to pitch Orlando thought leaders at national conferences and trade shows
- Draft proactive email outreach drafts for prospective companies detailing the “why Orlando” pitch for that company or project
- Ability to manage various priorities independently
Preferred Competencies
- Experience with Salesforce CRM system
- Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software
- Experience using data and research to support an argument or thesis
- Communicate and manage relationships with external partners
Internship Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual and able to work 20 hours per week.
Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Sara.Reynolds@orlando.org
Government Affairs Intern
The Government Affairs intern is tasked with learning and developing crucial skills that will help build a successful career while earning real-world experience in the workplace. The position is designed for active engagement in all aspects of the organization’s communications projects. Day-to-day oversight for this position is provided by the Associate Director of Government Affairs.
Required Competencies
- Composing news releases, media alerts and researching publicity opportunities
- Writing and editing stories for the Partnership’s blog and newsletters
- Developing case studies on business development projects
- Assisting with media plans and pitching to external communications outlets
- Contributing to the organization’s social media platforms
- Drafting and editing event specific emails and landing pages
- Assisting with the creation of print and digital marketing collateral
Preferred Competencies
- Public Relations, Advertising or Marketing-oriented education is preferred
- Understanding of MS Office – Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel; Social media platforms for corporate communication purposes
- Writing and communication skills
- Willingness to manage projects
- Specifically interested in gaining “real-world” public relations and/or marketing experience
Internship Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual and able to work 15 hours per week.
Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Jordan.Dewitt@orlando.org
