Established in 1921, the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) is the premier trade organization representing U.S. companies engaged in global trade. Recognized as technical experts in the daily import and export of goods, AAEI is dedicated to facilitating global trade. For more information, visit www.aaei.org.
Position Overview:
AAEI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Affairs Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government affairs, content creation, event management, and marketing campaigns. The intern will assist with marketing initiatives, including social media, email campaigns, and webinars, while working closely with AAEI’s Director of Marketing and Communications.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements a variety of internal and external communications on behalf of AAEI and its members.
- Manages day-to-day digital communications efforts, including social media, website content updates, and newsletter production.
- Partners with the Marketing, Membership, and Government Affairs to develop AAEI’s content calendar and creates content, as assigned.
- Manages AAEI’s social media (currently LinkedIn and X), including developing strategy, researching and preparing content, engaging with and promoting member posts, and responding to comments as needed.
- Designs social media graphics, animations, and videos.
- Develops and publishes monthly member e-newsletters, including writing and editing articles and designing the newsletter in Constant Contact.
- Updates the AAEI website, including design, content development, editing, SEO, and analytics.
- Organizes, designs, and updates AAEI’s marketing materials, including fact sheets, presentations, logos, photos, and videos.
- Ensures consistent branding on all AAEI content and materials.
- Preparing meetings, briefing, and presentation materials.
- Maintaining a database containing contacts for congressional staff and coalition partners.
- Assist with the preparation of events and leadership visits to Washington, D.C.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 1+ year(s) work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area.
- Proficiency and experience supporting social media on behalf of an organization or corporation.
- Experience with web content development.
- Experience overseeing the design and production of communications materials, publications, digital marketing materials, and social media campaigns.
- A member-services mindset and an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proven ability to manage competing projects and deadlines.
- High degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and interest in helping to build an organization.
Interns at AAEI will work with seasoned professionals in the areas of trade compliance, communications, public affairs, government relations, legal, and member relations. Internships are 28 weeks. The hourly wage is $25.00/hour. 30 hours a week.