Summer Internship

The St. Charles Business Alliance is a volunteer-driven, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the economic viability of St. Charles through the work of an eight-person staff, four committees, and a Board of Directors.

 

The St. Charles Business Alliance is instrumental in driving tourism to St. Charles, promoting St. Charles, organizing large-scale events, and the revitalization of Downtown St. Charles, Illinois.

 

Internship Description: The Alliance seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with the summer's marketing and event planning efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various marketing and event planning aspects while working for a well-known community-based nonprofit organization.

 

Internship Timeline: Summer 2025

 

Hours: 25 – 30 hours/week, preferably three times a week in the office.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage our STC Live! event throughout the summer, including communicating and booking local bands.

• Attending STC Live! which occurs on Wednesday and Friday evenings.  Duties include coordinating band set-up, managing the opening and closing of First Street, and other duties as assigned. Attendance at the event is mandatory from 5-8 p.m. on event days.

• Update and maintain STC Live! social media promotions and communicating said updates with the marketing team.

• Update the Alliance’s Website and Travel St. Charles App with ongoing events and updates to STC Live performances.

• Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications

• Gather content of St. Charles, local happenings, and businesses

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space

• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Event Planning, or Public Relations)

• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop is highly desired. Knowledge of HTML, graphic design, photography, and/or videography is encouraged.

• An effective communicator, both written and oral. Experience with short and long-form copywriting.

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts

• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

• Enthusiasm for St. Charles and the Fox Valley Communities.

 

To Apply: Please fill out the required fields below and upload a cover letter and resume.