Posted: November 2, 2022

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Leadership Frederick County Management / Research Internship

Internship Overview:  The intern will be involved in a management and research project centered around the Leadership Frederick County program. Leadership Frederick County has been in the Frederick County community for 35 years and as such, has a rich and robust alumni network.

Research in regards to this project will include external sources as well as internal historical data and involve a number of volunteer contributors. In addition to gathering, organizing, and updating existing and new data, this position will help to design a comprehensive class listing of  Leadership Frederick County graduates. The intern will also work with a committee of community leaders to further design, organize and begin implementation of a new LFC Alumni program. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in community meetings and functions as well as communication initiatives. 

Additional Opportunities:

• Will have the opportunity to work with a group of volunteer leaders in the Frederick County community.
• Will have the opportunity to learn about and excel in multiple communications and database software programs​

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and working in Google Drive/Suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with conducting research
• Self-starter with task orientation
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Canva preferred but not required

Compensation: This role will be located in our office on North Market Street in Frederick, MD with some opportunities for remote work. A stipend will be provided at the end of the semester and/or upon successful completion of the project.

Hours: This internship will be flexible to fit around the students’ course schedule and offer both in-person and hybrid office hours. Part-time, 10-15 hours per week (M-F). 

Contact Information:  Jennifer Gerlock, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 118 North Market Street, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21701, (301) 662-4164 x214 jgerlock@frederickchamber.org

How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and references to jgerlock@frederickchamber.org Subject line, LFC Management/Research Internship

About Leadership Frederick County:  
Leadership Frederick County is an educational community leadership program of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Hood College and multiple community partners in higher education, economic development, workforce development, healthcare and more. 

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Marketing and Project Initiatives Internship

Internship Overview: The intern will be involved in learning and executing the marketing vision of a member-based nonprofit organization. Additionally, the intern will play a key role in the set up phase for a major nonprofit event (S.H.E. Week and other major projects to be determined).

This internship will be tailored to the marketing and project management strengths of the intern and will include blog post writing, content creation, attending Chamber events, assisting with project management, and other communication responsibilities.

If you are interested in learning about the nonprofit sector, this internship is a great opportunity to “get your feet wet” and absorb as much information as possible about working at a nonprofit. 

Additional Opportunities:

• Content curation and trendwatching to increase and engage the Chamber’s online audience
• Blog post writing for Chamber Insights
• Attending networking events
• Brainstorming campaign ideas to help develop member features
• Event planning and promotion
• Project Management

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, nonprofit, or a related field
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and working in Google Drive/Suite
• Self-starter with task orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Canva preferred but not required

Compensation: This internship will be offered for college credit only

Hours: This internship will be flexible to fit around the students’ course schedule and offer both in-person and hybrid office hours as well as event attendance as needed. Part-time, 5-10 hours per week (M-F). 

Contact Information: Jennifer Gerlock, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 118 North Market Street, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21701, (301) 662-4164 x214 jgerlock@frederickchamber.org

How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and references to jgerlock@frederickchamber.org Subject line, Marketing and Project Initiatives Internship

About the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business and provides strategic leadership and engagement in building the future of business and the community through information, collaboration, advocacy and services on behalf of the employers in our community.

"As a person who was not raised in Frederick County and began his professional career elsewhere, I can say with absolute confidence that participation in the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce was one of the most significant contributors to the advancement of my professional career and my evolution as a material contributor to the wellbeing of this community.  The Leadership Frederick program, from which I was fortunate enough to graduate, provided substantial insight and education as to what makes this County tick and led to the formation of friendships and lifelong bonds with those who serve in government, the nonprofit community and in the business world in this County." -  Tom Lynch, Miles & Stockbridge   

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