GA Dept of Economic Development Internships

Posted by Admin On 3/19/2010
GDEcD is the state’s sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a location for film, video and digital entertainment projects.

The Agency represents the state’s marketing, communications and economic development efforts worldwide through its work with Georgia’s 10 international representation offices, participation in international trade shows, bilateral cooperation agreements, and hosting and organizing business missions in-state and abroad.

The intern will apply principles learned in college through practical hands-on work assignments in international marketing, project logistics and management, event planning, international protocol, and international business acumen.  Click "Read More" for all the details.
Duties and Desired Qualifications:  This posting is for two internship positions to cover international and domestic marketing, respectively. The interns will assist with marketing, product development, event planning, and logistics for the Account Managers of the Marketing and Communications Division. The interns will also conduct international and domestic business research and participate in the development of the team’s marketing tools, such as marketing giveaways, collateral pieces, and information packets. Other projects may include company, city, and regional research, proofreading documents and updating documents for new format and design, preparing shipments to mission destinations, helping to implement new processes, organizing briefings, and assisting with incoming international missions, delegations and meetings.

The ideal candidates will be working towards a degree in international business, marketing or closely related fields, speak one foreign language or have lived abroad, be highly responsible and reliable, and have a high degree of initiative. Microsoft Office proficiency required and Adobe InDesign preferred.  To apply, please send your resume to Dee Ford at dford@georgia.org.

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