​We are not able to host foreign students requiring a J-1 visa for this hybrid position. 

 

About the FACC Philadelphia

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The French-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia (FACC Philadelphia) is an independent, apolitical, member-supported, nonprofit business association representing 300+ globally-minded American and international Francophiles and French business leaders living and working in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Our mission is to foster French-American business development across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and with France.

As one of the largest chapters in the national FACC network, as well as one of the largest binational business associations in the region, we provide a dynamic platform for business growth and cross-cultural collaboration in our region.

Internship Overview

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FACC Philadelphia is seeking dedicated volunteer interns to support our member-driven organization in the role of Marketing Coordinators. This hybrid internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent college graduates seeking hands-on professional experience and skill development. You do not need to speak French for this position because all of our activities are in English to reach the broadest audience, but an interest in French and French business is a plus. 

 

• Time Commitment:

   

  • Minimum of 5 to 10 hours per week for full-time students

  • Minimum of 20 hours per week for part-time students and graduates

   

• Duration: Minimum of 5 months

• Schedule Flexibility: Hours are flexible and can accommodate part-time employment

• Events: Most events take place Wednesday or Thursday evenings (6:00–8:00 PM)

 

Application Process

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To apply, please email your resume to info@faccphila.org along with a brief statement describing your interest and why you would be a good fit for FACC Philadelphia.

Candidates under consideration will be contacted within 48–72 hours. If you do not receive a response, please follow up, as emails may occasionally be filtered as spam.

 

Responsibilities

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Interns will train for approximately one month with more experienced senior interns and the Executive Director. Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail are essential, as assignments are expected to require minimal or no revisions.

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Managing website content and posting events on Wix

• Creating weekly event promotions and the monthly e-newsletter (L’EDITION) via Mailchimp

• Supporting social media initiatives

• Assisting with virtual and in-person events

• Training in QuickBooks Online bookkeeping 

• Taking meeting minutes

• Engaging with FACC leadership, members, partners, and external stakeholders, including business and government representatives

 

Requirements

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• Personal laptop and cell phone in excellent working order with adequate storage for photos to be taken at events

• Professional business attire for meetings and events

• Excellent proofreading and communication skills

  A strong desire to help and assist the Executive Director, the FACC Members, potential members, non-member contacts, and your fellow interns. 

 

Recommended Qualifications

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• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with Google Email and Google Drive preferred

• Experience editing images and PDFs (Preview for Mac, Pages for Windows, Canva)

 

Ideal Candidate Traits

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Successful interns are:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Responsive, proactive, and reliable

• Able to follow instructions carefully and meet deadlines

• Comfortable asking thoughtful questions when clarification is needed

• Self-motivated and eager to take initiative

• Committed to producing polished, high-quality work

• Strong initiative to seek out new assignments as projects conclude

 

Benefits

 

• Flexible work hours

• Networking opportunities with globally minded business leaders in the region

• Business cards provided by the FACC

• One-year complimentary FACC membership upon successful completion of internship

• Strong letters of recommendation for outstanding performance

• Valuable professional experience and tangible marketable skills to position you for further employment opportunities

• Increased responsibility and advanced projects based on outstanding  performance