Marketing & Communications Intern (Fall 2025)

Marketing & Communications Intern (Fall 2025)Location: Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Office (80% on-site)Hours: Flexible within business hours; ~10-12 hours/week | M-ThReports to: Communications CoordinatorCompensation: $500 stipend, paid at the conclusion of the internshipAbout the Opportunity: Looking to grow your marketing skills while making a difference in the local business community? The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is seeking a motivated junior or senior high school student to join our team this fall. You'll gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, email marketing, and membership communications in a collaborative, professional environment.What You'll Do:Implement and schedule social media content across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Google Business using our scheduling platformLearn best practices for platform posting, targeting, and analyticsCollaborate with our Communications Coordinator to design engaging email content for members via Constant ContactAnalyze social media and email performance to refine future strategies, report findings to the communications committeeSupport event promotion and other marketing initiatives as neededWho You Are:A junior or senior pursuing Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field Interested in non-profit, membership-based, or community-focused organizations A proactive self-starter who asks thoughtful questions and seeks to grow Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills Familiar with at least one social media platform for professional use (training provided on others)What Makes You Stand Out:Previous internship or school leadership experience in marketing or communications Comfortable with Canva, Constant Contact (or similar), and social media scheduling toolsHow to Apply:To ensure this internship is a strong fit, please submit the following:Resume – highlighting relevant coursework, jobs, and involvementStatement of Purpose answering: Why are you interested in marketing for a membership-based non-profit? Share an example of a time you proactively solved a problem or took initiative – what did you do and what was the outcome?Sample Post: Write two mock social media posts promoting one of our chamber events (choose one at epchamber.org > Events). Examples include: A business networking breakfast A women's leadership luncheon An economic development bus tour Include an attention-grabbing caption and suggested media.Submit application to Kirsten Barott at View email address on click.appcast.io Dates:Due Date – September 16thStart Date – September 23rdTwin Cities Young Professionals Summit – October 30thMid-Term Check In – November 6thBoard Meeting Presentation – (November 13th) December 11thExit Interview – December 11th