ABOUT GLI:

Have you ever wanted to do something that makes your community a better place to live, work, and play? Would you like to collaborate with and meet some of Louisville’s top CEOs and business leaders? Well, now you can!

GLI, the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hiring a Talent & Workforce Development Intern and we’re looking for the right fit. GLI hires based on skills, experience, and alignment with its organizational values. We look for people who are dedicated, inclusive, results oriented, and collaborative to drive our mission and enrich our organizational culture.

Our top-notch initiatives and programming made us Chamber of the Year in 2019. Whether it’s through supporting and promoting our local businesses, advocating for a business-friendly environment, hosting great events, expanding the region through business attraction, or solving critical talent problems, by joining the GLI team you can help grow our regional economy.

Plus, you’ll have the chance to work with driven and creative professionals in a collaborative culture. GLI has a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement where employees can work remotely/from home along with competitive pay and benefits.

Greater Louisville Inc. – the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region’s largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction, nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community’s talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville’s business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates business engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness. For more information, visit www.greaterlouisville.com.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Greater Louisville Inc., along with its talent attraction brand Live in Lou, is seeking a creative, self-motivated undergraduate student to complete an internship with the Talent & Workforce team during the Spring/Summer of 2023. The selected intern will report to the Manager of Talent Outreach & Engagement and will be responsible for supplementing and supporting the initiatives of the Talent & Workforce team at Greater Louisville Inc., the Metro Chamber of Commerce, and its talent attraction brand, Live in Lou. The intern will be tasked with various projects to amplify GLI’s voice in the community and create innovative and creative solutions. While the intern will mainly work on talent and workforce development projects, there may also be opportunities to collaborate with the other departments and teams.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

A unique opportunity to explore many facets of career development and learn about the work that is done at the chamber including economic development, advocacy, events, talent attraction and workforce development.
Work with a team full of passionate connectors. The people on the GLI/Live in Lou teams represent a variety of backgrounds, career expertise, and are looking forward to hearing your ideas, answering your questions, and showing you more about the work we do.

• Opportunity to attend GLI/Live in Lou events and connect with a variety of people such as young professionals, people from all industries and backgrounds, top representatives from both start-ups to large corporations. Events may include ribbon-cuttings for new businesses, networking events, advocacy and legislative functions, educational seminars, and more.
• Develop professional communication skills
• Gain experience in time management, teamwork, and collaboration
• GLI will provide a laptop and other equipment as needed. Parking will be reimbursed by GLI.

INTERNSHIP ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop a deeper understanding of the GLI and Live in Lou brands, including talent attraction, top industries for workforce development, economic development, communications, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Research and gather resources for the Live in Lou website, serving existing and new Louisville residents, along with those interested in relocating to the region.
• Research and gather content to be distributed to incoming students at local colleges and universities.
• Research and identify products and pricing for new, branded Live in Lou gear. Present research and recommendations for LIL new products and new engagement strategies for LIL target audiences to the Live in Lou team.
• Work with GLI departments to provide helpful workforce data as needed.
• Contribute during departmental meetings.
• Assisting with miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications, tourism, hospitality, or a related field.
• Represent Greater Louisville Inc. and the Live in Lou brand in a professional and positive manner.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, continuing to explore opportunities and asking questions.
• Confidence in demonstrating ability and skills. If there is a project at GLI or Live in Lou that you want to take part in, or a new idea you have, we want to hear it.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; good judgment and ability to manage ambiguous or complex topics; and strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, quick deadlines and priorities.

EVALUATION:

The purpose of this internship is to introduce you to the GLI and Live in Lou brands and help you develop professional work experience. You will be evaluated throughout the course of your internship, as any employee would be. A midpoint evaluation to solicit your feedback will take place, as well as an evaluation of the internship upon program completion. You are strongly encouraged to submit your own ideas, insights and opinions on your tasks and performance throughout the program.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

You will be given an 8-week plan divided into three-week plans with specific goals. Throughout your internship, you will have one-on-one meetings with your supervisor to discuss your progress and future goals. In addition to the job duties, you will have the opportunity to work with your supervisor to develop your personal and professional skills. The work schedule will be 15-20 hours per week, determined by the intern’s school schedule.

May 19, 2023: Applications are open

June 5, 2023: Tentative start date – onboarding

July 28: Last day

HEALTH & SAFETY

The health and safety of GLI staff members is a top priority. This internship will require you to work from the office with options to work remotely on some days. For in-person work, GLI will ensure:

The selected candidate must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information they encounter.
Reasonable accommodation may be made for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TENTATIVE SYLLABUS

Week 1: Receive general overview of GLI departments (advocacy, economic development, events, diversity, equity & inclusion, investor development, marketing and branding, and talent attraction, retention and development). Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 2: Do a deep dive into talent attraction, retention and development department and discuss projects you’ll be working on, Support Finding You in Lou intern development event #2. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 3: Support Finding You in Lou event #3. Support City Champs city ambassador program. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 4: Support Finding You in Lou event #4. Support City Champs city ambassador program. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 5: Assist with the Workforce Ecosystem Hub and identify/catalog existing work-based learning/ internship / apprenticeship programs. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 6: Support Finding You in Lou event #5. Assist with the Workforce Ecosystem Hub and identify/catalog existing work-based learning/ internship / apprenticeship programs. Build relocation packets for talent attraction. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 7: Support Finding You in Lou event #6. Utilize data/research tool. Build relocation packets for talent attraction. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.

Week 8: Support Finding You in Lou event #7. Utilize data/research tool. Resume review. Attend GLI events when time allows. General office work.