Chamber of Commerce Internship

Summer Internship – Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce

Location: Ellwood City, PA

Term: May – August (Flexible start/end dates)

Hours: Part-time (15–25 hours per week, flexible scheduling)

Compensation: $10.00 – $12.00 per hour, dependent on experience

Position Overview

The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer

Intern to support daily operations, marketing efforts, and community events. This internship offers

hands-on experience in nonprofit administration, event planning, marketing, and community

development while working directly with local businesses, volunteers, and civic partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with general administrative tasks and office duties, including data entry, filing, email

communications, and document preparation

• Support social media and marketing efforts by helping create content, schedule posts, and

engage with the community across digital platforms

• Assist in planning, promoting, and executing Chamber and community events

• Help with event logistics such as vendor coordination, volunteer support, setup, teardown, and

on-site assistance

• Collaborate with Chamber staff and committees on community outreach initiatives and Chamber

programs

• Assist with membership communications, newsletters, and promotional materials

• Provide general support to Chamber leadership as needed

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to nonprofit and small business operations

• Hands-on experience in event planning and execution

• Marketing and social media strategy experience

• Community engagement and relationship-building skills

• Insight into economic development and community revitalization efforts

Applicant Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Positive, dependable, and professional attitude with a willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Basic computer skills; familiarity with social media platforms preferred

• Interest in business operations, marketing, event planning, or community development

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Coursework or interest in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or

public relations

• Experience with social media platforms or graphic design tools such as Canva

• Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest outlining why they

would like to intern with the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce.