GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Consulting, Government Projects Internship (Summer 2026 Start)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$2,900/mo - $2,900/mo
Start in 2026 SummerGACC Midwest is the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, dedicated to promoting bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. The internship in the Events & Membership department involves supporting project management and event planning, facilitating business delegation programs, and conducting market research to foster collaboration between German and American industries.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Support with project management, planning, and implementing both virtual & in-person business delegation programs fostering German American collaboration in industries such as advanced manufacturing, automotive, agtech, renewable energy und sustainability
Participate in event and conference planning and implementation for the delegations
Research & identification of and outreach to potential business partners in the US (sales and distribution partners, potential clients, network partners etc.) as well as coordination and facilitation of B2B meetings
Primary and secondary research to gather market intelligence for client companies
Aid in the research, writing and potential publication of market analyses
Support in answering initial inquiries from German companies on topics such as import and export regulations, product certification, visa regulations in the US as well as general questions on US market entry as part of the public function of the German American Chamber of Commerce
Qualification
Required
Applicants must either currently reside in the Greater Chicago Area or be available for relocation before the start date of the internship
High-level proficiency in the English language as well as advanced German language skills a plus
Strong research and communication skills (verbal and written) with attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Strong understanding of fundamental business concepts
Strong interest in learning more about new technology and its applications and a desire to assist in promoting these new technologies in the U.S. market
A great interest in working with an international team and a high level of motivation to help GACC Midwest accomplish its mission
Benefits
Complimentary German lessons offered by the Goethe Institute specifically for our employees
Access to the fitness center with free classes being offered regularly
General community events as planned by the building staff
Company
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963.
Founded in 1963
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Tomkins
President & CEO
Matthew Wallace
Chief Financial Officer
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