The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber represents hundreds of businesses and organizations. Our focus is on helping our members grow and succeed in Northeastern Pennsylvania, fostering economic development and entrepreneurship, driving collaboration and cooperation, and providing opportunities for leadership development.
Benefits of interning at the Chamber include:
- Access to networking events and a network of hundreds of local business professionals
- Ability to participate and sit on one of our Chamber Councils (Young Professionals Council; Women’s Council; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council; Chamber Ambassadors Council; Government Affairs Council; and/or Nonprofit Council)
- Free tickets to annual Chamber events, like our EPIC Awards, Young Professionals Awards, and Annual Dinner
- A team-focused work environment with ongoing mentorship opportunities
Our internship program offers a well-rounded experience to students, rotating them through several departments within the organization and involving them in various aspects of Chamber operation. Students can expect a holistic educational experience with targeted opportunities to enhance their skillset in their department(s) of interest.
Focus Areas
Communications & Social Media Marketing
Work with the Chamber’s Communication Team to develop effective member and public communications, including press releases, social media posts, blog posts, fundraising appeals, editorials, grant proposals & narratives, and marketing materials.
Finance
Work with the Chamber's Accounting Department to assist with day to day accounting operations. These operations include generating and analyzing reports, taking notes during meetings, preparing statements, and entering data.
MembershipÂ
Work with the Chamber's Membership team to track membership, make membership touchpoints, hold discovery meetings for prospective members and guide them through the process of utilizing Chamber resources.
Entrepreneurial & Economic DevelopmentÂ
Work with the Wilkes Barre Connect team to coordinate and execute Wilkes Barre Connect programming to attract, encourage, and drive entrepreneurship in the Wyoming Valley. Interns will meet with entrepreneurs and Innovation Center co-workers, connect them with resources to develop their business ideas, and monitor their progress and development. Interns will also assist in executing economic development pilot programs and researching local economic trends in preparation and creation of future pilot programs. Interns should have an interest in learning about the entrepreneurial development process, the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic landscape, and gaining experience in marketing, social media, graphic design, and other fields of interest.
Programs & EventsÂ
Work with the Chamber staff to plan, manage, and execute special events – from committee meetings to 50-person lunches, to 500-person dinners. Additionally they will assist with coordinating programs such as the Women's Network, Chamber Ambassadors (volunteer 'street team'), Networking Mixers and Events, Awards programs, etc.
Our internship program accepts rolling applications! Any applications received from July 1 – September 30 will be considered for the Spring semester. Any applications received from October 1 – March 31 will be considered for the Summer semester. Any applications received from April 1 – June 30 will be considered for the Fall semester.
Send your resume, cover letter, portfolio, and any writing samples to:Â internships@wyomingvalleychamber.org.
Required internship hours are dependent on each school's specified curriculum. Please contact your internship coordinator for requirements specific to your school.
Generally, internships must be done for credit. In rare instances, interns who wish to undertake the experience of an internship but do not have the ability to do so for credit must still complete all requirements as if the internship was being taken for credit at his or her academic institution.
