The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. (GACC South) in Atlanta is the official representative of German industry and trade in the Southern United States. The Marketing department of the GACC South focuses on organizing networking events for the German-American community in the Southern region, supporting our business members, and promoting the work of the GACC South.


Job requirements:
- Excellent communication skills, both written (in English) and verbal
- German language skills preferred
- Confidence and a “can-do” attitude, with a strong desire to learn
- Quick to adapt and learn new tasks and projects
- Organizational skills
- Dependability
- Ability to work autonomously
- Problem solving skills and an eye for details are a must!
- A practical knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop; further knowledge of web design (html) and the Adobe Creative Suite preferred


We are currently looking for a full-time intern to assist with managing our website (gaccsouth.com), contributing to our blog (gaccsouthblog.wordpress.com), managing our online communities (currently Twitter & LinkedIn) and planning social media strategies, creating e-mailings, writing press releases and articles, and generally contributing to our communications tasks. For this internship an eye for detail, creativity, problem-solving, writing skills and fantastic proof-reading skills are essential! Although it is not required, preference will be given to those with German language skills.

Our dynamic bilingual team and work environment offer an incredible experience for those willing to take on responsibility and initiative in this international business setting. You will have all of the accountability of a typical staff member and will be given increasingly challenging tasks as your internship progresses.

Job Description:
Interns will work closely with current staff and managers to update and maintain all GACC South communications online, in emails and in print. Intern will also aid the Events team with major projects.

Duties:
- Assist in all aspects of promoting & working at GACC South business events
- Create e-invitations, e-mailings and promotional materials (w/ Constant Contact)
- Update (daily) and enhance the GACC South website (w/ Typo 3)
- Assist with monthly publications, press releases, articles and blog entries (research, writing and editorial)
- Design print materials such as invitations, promotional brochures & booklets, annual report, etc.
- Contribute to online communications strategy including social media

Start date: July 2012

Location: Atlanta, GA (with virtual assistance to our branch office in Houston, TX)

Compensation: $800 per month

How to apply: Please email your application to pr@gaccsouth.com. (Cover letter with two references and
resume attached).

Reference: Communications/Public Relations Internship

Information for applicants:
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we are not able to answer each application personally. We do, however, closely review all incoming applications. If we find your skills meet our particular needs we will contact you.