Intern, Public Policy

Description

The Public Policy department of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is seeking self-motivated interns to assist in its legislative, government and community relations projects. This internship includes both independent work and opportunities for collaborative projects and high visibility interactions with business, community, elected leaders, and other KC Chamber employees/interns. Our interns are an integral part of the KC Chamber, and we value candidates who are driven to succeed and interested in community leadership.

Internships with the KC Chamber are part time, Tuesday through Thursday, paid at a rate of $13.75/hr and provide valuable hands-on experience which allows students to explore areas of interest and decide if this is an area for a potential career. Class credit is available to students.

Internship duties will vary but may include the following:

• Event preparation and attendance, including interaction with business leaders and elected officials

• Special projects that would be excellent for a resume and portfolio

• Interactions with small businesses, large corporations, policy makers, and government officials at all levels

• Issue, policy and community research for reporting

• Database management

• Website content monitoring and preparation

• Materials preparation (including possible opportunities for copywriting, design and photography)

Requirements

Core Value Competencies:

At the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, we:

• TRUST each other

• Embrace FLEXIBILITY

• COLLABORATE openly

• Commit to INCLUSION

• Act with INTEGRITY

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Must be able to work up to 20 hours on Tuesdays through Thursdays

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Self-directed, possess effectual critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Reliable transportation

Journalism, Business, English, and Political Science majors are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to see how the business community operates, engage in policy issues and advocacy, and observe interactions and decision-making among community and business leaders.
How to Apply:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is encouraged
• Visit kcchamber.com for more information and to apply.

EEO Statement:

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotion are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education, and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.