Marketing & Events Intern

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States (GACC South) is looking for a full-time Marketing & Events Intern to support our Texas operations based in Houston.

This is a 12-month full-time paid internship starting in May 2026. You will work closely with our Membership Events and Communications team with a strong focus on supporting activities across the Texas region.

This is a hands-on operational role. You will be involved in planning and executing business events supporting member engagement and contributing to marketing and outreach efforts. If you want to understand how an international business network operates in practice this role offers direct exposure to day-to-day operations.

The intern reports to the Department Director and the Texas Regional Coordinator and works as part of a collaborative Houston-based team. The role supports operations across Texas as well as Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma and requires close coordination with colleagues across the region. Occasional travel along with evening and weekend availability for events is expected.

What you will work on

• Support the planning and execution of business events in Texas from preparation to on-site coordination (including registration setup and engaging with attendees during networking) through to post-event follow-up

• Maintain and update member and event data in our CRM system (GlueUp)

• Assist with member communication and engagement efforts including outreach and follow-ups

• Contribute to marketing materials such as event pages newsletters sponsorship documents and email campaigns

• Support day-to-day office and business services including client interactions and administrative tasks

• Help track participation feedback and basic performance metrics for events and membership activities

What this role is really about

This role sits at the center of what we do. Events drive engagement. Membership drives relationships. Marketing supports both.

You will not just assist you will be part of the execution. That means interacting with companies supporting real business conversations and seeing how partnerships are built and maintained.

What we are looking for

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Marketing Event Management or a related field

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once

• Clear communication skills and a professional service-oriented mindset

• Comfortable interacting with business professionals in different settings

• Reliable and able to work independently when needed

• Detail-oriented and structured in your work approach

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Valid drivers license

• Strong written and spoken English

• Based in Houston TX

Nice to have

• First experience with events customer-facing roles or project coordination

• Familiarity with tools like CRM systems and Canva

• German language skills

What we offer

• $15/hour (non-exempt)

• 20 days of paid vacation plus sick leave and 12 paid holidays

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance

• Access to a 401(k) plan

Start Date

May 2026

Location

Houston TX

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through this portal (English or German).
Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization.
Due to the number of applications we will only reach out if your profile matches our current needs.