Internship Membership, Events & Communication (12 months)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
$35K/yr - $35K/yr
Intern
German American Bank is located in the heart of the Financial District on Wall Street and is seeking an intern for their Membership, Events, and Communications team. The role involves supporting membership engagement, communications, and organizing events to enhance the German American business community.
Responsibilities
Support the creation of content for newsletters, email campaigns, social media, print publications, and website updates
Assist with day-to-day membership activities, including member acquisition, retention, and CRM/contact database maintenance
Support marketing and outreach initiatives to increase member engagement and event attendance
Assist in the planning and execution of events, including pre-event logistics such as venue research, attendee management, and preparation of event materials
Coordinate logistics for in-person events to ensure seamless execution and an excellent participant experience, including setup, guest registration, breakdown, post-event reporting, and invoice management
Interact with members, partners, and speakers to help create high-quality conferences, networking receptions, workshops, and gala dinners
Provide general administrative and operational support to the Membership, Events & Communications team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communication, Hospitality, Marketing or related field
Fluent in English and German, with excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Experience with social media channels such as LinkedIn and Instagram
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels
Self-motivated, energetic, and positive team player
Flexibility to work beyond regular office hours (evening events)
Preferred
Prior work experience in communications, event management and / or hospitality is a plus
Passion for learning new digital tools; experience in Adobe, Canva, Trello, Ibexa, Constant Contact is a plus
Benefits
Costs covered by candidate: Health insurance, flight, cost of living in New York, following visa costs: SEVIS fee and U.S. Consulate fee
German American Bank serves Southern Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio with banking, investments and wealth management services for business and retail customers.
