Event Marketing Intern

Note to applicants: The Christkindlmarket interns will need to work out of the GACC Midwest office in downtown Chicago. Start Dates: We are looking for an intern who can start between May 1 - June 1. Responsibilities: • Support all aspects of organizing one of the world’s largest holiday markets outside of Germany on-site and virtually • Event marketing activities such as influencer marketing, filming and editing of videos, social media assistance, graphic design • Assist with activities related to event planning and coordination, mainly conceptualization and execution of special events, sponsor activations, influencer tours and performing important administrative tasks • On-site market support during the months of November and December, including interacting with visitors, assisting with the support of vendor and sponsor needs, and helping to prepare the venue for special events, like tastings and parades • Interact with visitors and customers in person and virtually All internships offer the opportunity to gain work experience in a truly bilingual and bicultural environment, with support from colleagues that can help speed the learning curve of understanding intercultural differences and nuances. With a beautiful state-of-the-art office space in the heart of the city overlooking Millennium Park, interns are able to easily navigate throughout Downtown Chicago and experience the rich culture the city has to offer – such as complimentary German lessons offered by the Goethe Institute specifically for our employees.