Hours: 10 hours per week 

Compensation: $15/hour 

Location: Hybrid (Montpelier and Remote) 

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is Vermont’s statewide voice of business, advancing the Vermont economy through advocacy, community, and resources. Trusted by the businesses that make living, working, and thriving in Vermont possible, we prioritize collaboration and uphold the core values that define our state. 

We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern to join our team for approximately 10 hours per week. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the Chamber’s mission-driven work to advance the Vermont economy through strategic storytelling, data-informed communications, and advocacy. You will help communicate the impact of the Chamber’s policy work and signature events, learning how communications can shape the narrative around Vermont’s economy and business climate. 

About the Role 

As part of our marketing and communications team, you will: 

• Support content development for the Chamber’s website, newsletters, and social media channels.
• Help create engaging materials that communicate the impact of the Chamber’s government affairs and advocacy work.
• Collect analytics and engagement data to evaluate communication effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas to storytelling and campaigns that highlight Vermont’s businesses and economic strengths.
• Support photo and video content collection at events and legislative briefings. 

 This position offers exposure to statewide marketing strategy, advocacy communications, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. 

Ideal Candidate 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism, business, political science, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and tone.
• Interest in government affairs, advocacy, and Vermont’s business and economic landscape.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment. 
• Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, or WordPress is a plus but not required. 

Learning Outcomes 

You will gain: 

• Experience translating complex policy and economic information into accessible communications.
• Insight into how marketing and advocacy intersect to advance the business community.
• Understanding of how communications drive impact within a statewide organization. 
• Exposure to Vermont’s legislative process and economic development landscape. 
• A professional network across Vermont’s business, policy, and media communities. 

To Apply 

Please send a résumé, brief cover letter, and one writing or creative sample (class project or published work welcome) to Emily Hurd at ehurd@vtchamber.com.