Internships
Interns are a critical part of our organization. They contribute hard work and dedication while learning new skills.
Excellent communication skills? Attention to detail? Passionate about global affairs? If this sounds like you and you are able to commit to 12-18 hours per week during office hours, then join the Chamber in fulfilling our mission while gaining hands-on work experience!
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern assists the Executive Director and the Deputy Director and Trade Attaché on the daily operations of the Chamber.
The intern participates in the various business and cultural activities of the Chamber: Bastille Day Celebration, Beaujolais Nouveau festival, Soirée Prestige, French cheese & wine demonstration, etc.
The position also includes working with the organizations of the Chamber in France (UCCIFE, ACFCI and CCI’s). The intern will be the coordinator for the program à l’Ecole.
Qualifications
- Fluency in French and English
- A willingness to work as part of a team emphasizing collegiality, mutual respect and communication and shared responsibilities
- Strong organizational skills to ensure continuity in service with transition to his/her successor
- The ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities, with sometime stressful deadlines
- Ability to work independently handling crisis and last minute problems efficiently and with sound judgment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Internet usage
- Photoshop skills greatly appreciated
- Professional attire and attitude
Expectations
What the Chamber expects of Interns:
- To be committed to the mission of the French-American Chamber of Commerce
- To have goals for their internship and to seek ways to meet these goals
- To be informed about projects they are working on and general Chamber activities
- To be detail-oriented in their work in such a way that the supervisor and other interns can continue the project
- To attend and provide assistance at 4-5 Chamber events during an average internship time period of 3 months. Attendance is expected at approximately 1 event per month
- To attend meetings appropriate to the intern's work (as necessary)
What Interns can Expect from the Chamber:
- Experience working in a small, non-profit organization involved in promoting international understanding through programs, trade services and meetings
- Receive mentoring in the achievement of their goals
- Access to internationally-engaged business leaders, organizations and institutions in the Puget Sound area
- Opportunity to complete projects that can be used in a work portfolio or for credit.
Availability & Application
At the present time, no positions are available. The next internship will start from September 2010 for a 6 month period. To take part in this great learning opportunity, please send us your resume and cover letter.
In your cover letter, be sure to include the dates and quarters of availability, what school you attend, your field of study, and expected graduation date.
Your information can be sent via email to info@faccpnw.org
Applications without accompanying cover letter and resume will receive the lowest priority consideration.
We regret that we are unable to offer paid intern positions.
Internships with the French American Chamber are unpaid, but do offer great opportunities for professional development and mentorship. As an intern, the resources at the Chamber are also available to you, enabling you to search for job opportunities, work on resumes, or meet with people who can assist you with your employment goals. Intern schedules are generally easily accommodated by their supervisor, making school or work schedules easy to schedule around.