International Projects Assistant (Intern)

Dublin Chamber of Commerce International Department: The chosen candidate will be fully involved in the day-to-day operational activities of the Chamber. While also gaining experience in delivering trade assistance to Irish SMEs with a particular focus on European markets.

Tasks

Project Assistance: Assisting in the delivery of the key objectives of the International department’s projects, through a series of set project activities including delivery of all documentation according to individual project guidelines.

Customer services: Assisting answering market enquiries from EU based Network centres & SME enquiries relating to doing business in Europe (Enterprise Europe Network).

Marketing: researching, compiling and circulating e-newsletters, e-shots, surveys, copywriting, proof-reading etc.

Event Management & Admin: marketing, attendee registration, logistics etc.

Person specification

Candidate should have an interest in gaining experience in international trade services.

Relevant BA Hons degree or relevant work experience

International experience would be an advantage.

About the Dublin Chamber of Commerce

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses, both large and small, in Ireland's capital. The Chamber offers opportunities to businesses to promote their business and network with other members. The Chamber provides a range of business services, including networking events, visa and export documentation, international business opportunities and operation of the Enterprise Europe Network.

About the Enterprise Europe Network

The Enterprise Europe Network is made up of close to 600 partner organisations in more than 40 countries, promoting competitiveness and innovation at the local level in Europe and beyond. Within Ireland the Network is a consortium made up by Enterprise Ireland, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Waterford Chamber of Commerce, Cork Chamber of Commerce and Galway Chamber of Commerce & Sligo Chamber of Commerce.

This network offers support and advice to businesses across Europe by providing them with information and a menu of services to make the most of the opportunities in the European Union. Services are specifically designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but are also available to all businesses, research centres and Universities across Europe.

The Dublin Chamber also provides inward and outward trade support programmes and works in partnership with a number of bilateral associations, including the Ireland India Business Association and Ireland Hong Kong Business Forum.

This is a 9 month unpaid internship – An allowance will be paid to cover travel and subsistence.

To apply for this position, please send your CV with cover note to Linda McNulty (Linda@dublinchamber.ie), by Monday 25th January 2016.