The CanCham Internship program provides Canadian post-secondary students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to grow their professional skills in one of Asia’s fastest growing business hubs. With China being Canada’s second largest trading partner, the sino-canadian community in Shanghai is active and fast growing. Gain insight in the area of leadership, project management, communications, marketing, sales, customer service and event management.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (CanCham Shanghai) is the organizational representation of the Canadian business community in eastern China. With a large mandate we host events, organize government receptions, put together trade delegations, and provide every-day corporate assistance to member organizations that are navigating their way through the Canada-China economic relationship – be that Canadian corporate expansion to China or Chinese outreach to Canada.

• Develop your professional & interpersonal skills in a booming international business landscape;

• Acquire key business insights & knowledge at various seminars & events;

• Connect with high profile business leaders;

• Work in premium facilities, located in the heart of metropolitan sophistication and traditional Shanghai heritage;

• Work in a small team & get the chance to be involved in activities from all Chamber departments.

The Membership Intern reports directly to the Membership Managers and is responsible for:

• Representing CanCham Shanghai at various Canadian and Chinese Government events and exhibitions, and other events

• Implementing and maintaining successful membership services programs so as to ensure member retention and growth

• Record-keeping activities and the coordination of timely receipts of accounts receivables

• Ensure all membership-related documentation as well as databases are kept current

• Assisting in the creation of Chamber events and publications

• Ad-hoc projects

• Two-way translation between English and Chinese

• Occasional business development initiatives to develop/maintain member relations

Other duties include but aren’t limited to:

Provide general support to CanCham Shanghai events

Desired Profile:

• A university degree or currently enrolled in University, with a focus on international relations or business related fields

• Fluent English and Chinese Mandarin speaker with strong written and oral skills, French language skills a plus

• Computer literacy with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management

• Strong project, organizational and time-management skills, willing to take initiative

• Experience with international social media sites (preferred)

• Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to work independently but also work closely with other team members

• Excellent problem-solving skills and capacity to adapt to various situations

• Ability to handle multiple projects, organize work and set priorities

• Ability to embrace tight deadlines, competing priorities, and budget restraints

As the Marketing Intern, you will assist in coordinating the production of marketing projects (print and digital) and provide assistance in the design,production and distribution of marketing materials. You will also work closely with the Events and Membership teams to ensure that initiatives and deliverables meet our member-focused objectives and culture.

Responsibilities of the Marketing Intern are, but not limited to, the following:

• Contribute to the design and development of print and digital marketing material

• Work with internal and external design and production resources and printers

• Translate marketing materials

• Work with project team to ensure collateral adheres to brand guidelines

• Support official social media channels, including content creation

• Update website in Word Press as needed

• Upload and format content in WeChat as needed

Other duties include but aren’t limited to:

• Provide general support to CanCham Shanghai events

Desired profile:

• University student

• Excellent problem-solving skills and capacity to adapt to various situations

• Solid spelling, grammar and proofreading ability

• Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese or French an asset

• Good understanding of direct response marketing (print and digital)

• Working knowledge of print production, layout and graphics design

• Ability to handle multiple projects, organize work and set priorities

• Ability to embrace tight deadlines, competing priorities, and budget restraints

• Excellent time management skills

• Creative thinker

• Ability to work independently but also work closely with other team members

• Ability to consult, negotiate and influence

• Documentation and computer skills

• Proficiency in written and verbal English

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

• Mass email marketing and contact database management experience

The Events Intern reports directly to the Event Managers and is to provide administrative and organizational support to the Events department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Search appropriate venues for events, consistent with the style of the event and within a given budget

• Source appropriate and quality sponsors to support various events

• Help plan community events, finding innovative ways to make them more enjoyable for all target demographics

• Handle attendee inquiries

• Manage event registration and attendance

• Create and send-out mass e-mails

• Coordinate with partners to ensure deliverables are met and to ensure a smooth run down

Other duties include but aren’t limited to:

Provide general support to CanCham Shanghai events

Desired Profile:

• A university degree or currently enrolled in University, with a focus on international relations or business related fields

• Fluent English and Chinese Mandarin speaker with strong written and oral skills, French language skills a plus

• Computer literacy with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management

• Strong project, organizational and time-management skills, willing to take initiative

• Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to work independently but also work closely with other team members

• Excellent problem-solving skills and capacity to adapt to various situations

• Ability to handle multiple projects, organize work and set priorities

• Ability to embrace tight deadlines, competing priorities, and budget restraints

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