Internship Program

Gorgeous Growth LLC is a boutique consulting agency and professional network rooted in ethical and sustainable business practices. Our ‘Gorgie Method’ guides creators, entrepreneurs, and go-getters through three stages: Set, Scale, Match, supported by our three branches: Knowledge, Network, and Toolkits, creating an ecosystem of growth. 

We are Chicago-based and service clients globally. Our mission is to help creators, entrepreneurs, and specialists grow with clarity, connection, and confidence. Through strategic growth support, curated matchmaking, and community-driven support, we simplify the business side of growth, empowering professionals and businesses to scale intentionally, build aligned partnerships, and thrive within Chicagoland and beyond.

We are seeking driven, high-performing interns who are ready to gain real-world experience in a dynamic professional environment. We are offering three specialized internships: Social Media Engagement, Development & Communications, and Content Creation & Graphic Design.

Track 1: Social Media Engagement Track

Role Summary: The Social Media Engagement Intern is an executive-level support role focused on digital footprint, cross-platform engagement, and grassroots-level public relations and brand management. You will serve as the frontline of our online community, ensuring our brand presence is as polished and efficient as our backend operations while maintaining a community-oriented and active presence. 

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Engagement: Consistent engagement with internal parent, Shay Gorgie, on social media across platforms, including interacting with posted media, external accounts, potential leads, etc. 
• Engagement Logistics: The expectation is to actively engage using the company’s handle and personal handle to engage (comment, repost, reply to comments, comment on others’ posts, etc.) 
• Social Media Outreach: Expanding the skillset of the intern, once comfortable engaging online as the Gorgeous Growth brand and persona, the addition of social media outreach to potential clients and members is pertinent to the role and increasing awareness across socials. Conversations may be owned by the individual or passed to the majority stakeholder for continuation. Outreach will be the majority of where the projected commission will stem from. 
• Mobile Marketing Experience: Gain familiarity with the demographics, strategies, and best practices associated with various platforms and various engagement strategies. 

Track 2: Development & Communications Intern 

Role Summary: The Development & Communications Intern is a collaboration and digital outreach strategic position dedicated to agency expansion and client acquisition. You will work directly with our leadership to scale our capabilities and drive network growth through targeted digital communications and development. 

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Media Communications: Execute social media outreach strategies and communications to connect with potential clients and identify prospective network members or clients to drive brand awareness through proactive communications. 
• Professional Development Outreach: Research and manage initial outreach conversations via email, which may be owned individually or collaborated on with the executive team for strategic continuation.
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate directly with the CEO and executive team to grow the systems and structural workflows necessary for high-level agency growth. Focus heavily on driving the outreach and onboarding of new members and toolkits. 

Track 3: Content Creation & Graphic Design Intern 

Role Summary: The Content Creation and Graphic Design Intern will be trained and taught the ‘Gorgie Method’ and branding and marketing best practices to help shape the visual and strategic understanding of Gorgeous Growth Group. You will be an instrumental player in identifying market trends and producing high-quality content and graphic design deliverables that reflect our polished and professional brand identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Strategy: Collaborate with team members to conceptualize and develop compelling content ideas true to the company’s mission and values. 
• Content Creation and Graphic Design Skills: Create graphic designs and edit videos and reels for various social media platforms, including TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, and internal web use.
• Social Media Analytics: Analyze our current digital footprint to identify potential trends, content gaps, and areas for strategic improvement.
• Expand your working portfolio: Create projects that demonstrate your abilities in social media marketing analysis, graphic design, and communications.
• Brand Management Development: Detail-Oriented Review: Ensure all client-facing materials and intellectual property specifically developed for external representation strictly align with Gorgeous Growth branding.

Program Details

• The program begins as a three-month internship with the opportunity to extend for an additional period of time.
• Interns are eligible for a performance-based commission for every new Gorgeous Growth Network Member or Project that is identified, sourced, or supported through their efforts.
• This is a commission-based internship with the possibility of extension and additional growth. 
• Course Credits available for accepting universities.  
• You will participate in a weekly 30-minute team strategy meeting to review progress and upcoming initiatives and monthly check-ins with the CEO to review overall performance and long-term agency goals.
• The internship culminates in a capstone presentation for your professional portfolio, presented to the executive team. 

Qualifications

• Exceptional Communication: Flawless written and verbal communication skills with a meticulous eye for grammar and the ability to maintain an executive-level, polished brand voice across all community interactions.
• Impeccable Organization: Highly structured and detail-oriented, with the proactive ability to seamlessly manage engagement logistics, daily outreach, and dynamic workflows.
• Business Studies Foundation: A strong foundational understanding of business administration, digital marketing principles, and cross-platform community growth.
• Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Digital Marketing, Business Operations, Psychology, Public Relations & Advertising, Communications, or a closely related field.

If you or someone you know is interested in the Gorgeous Growth Internship Program, send your resume and portfolio, if applicable, and an expression of interest to the Gorgeous Growth Team at Hello@GorgeousGrowth.Org and explore more gorgeousgrowth.org.