Organizational Development Intern Jobs in Georgia

Metro Atlanta Chamber – Talent Development Internship

The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) is a 166-year-old organization representing businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits across the 29-county region that forms the nation’s eighth-largest market. Member companies invest in MAC’s work to attract and retain businesses, advocate for a business-friendly climate through public policy and promote the region as a great place to live, work and play.

Summary:

The Talent Development Intern will work alongside a high-performing team who engage with businesses, workforce and education providers, and state & local agencies. The talent intern will gain experience in education and workforce development, focusing on talent attraction, retention, and education initiatives.

This paid internship offers flexible hours (25-35 per week) and provides experience in project management and communications. Ideal candidates are strong writers and communicators, proactive, and self-motivated.

Work Program:

• Coordinate and assist in drafting monthly talent and education communications to external partners via the “MAC Talent Event Snapshot” newsletter.
• Assist in managing the internal team CRM system, hosted on Monday.com. 
• Represent MAC in meetings and webinars as needed, reporting key takeaways and actively participating at events.
• Assist with event planning and execution, ensuring seamless coordination for Talent Team related events.
• Provide program and administrative support for MAC initiatives, such as the ATL Talent Collaborative, ATL Interns After 5, etc

Minimum Requirements:

• Recent graduates or current students with a strong interest in workforce development, project management, business administration, or communications.
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated writing and editing proficiency.
• Reliable transportation for both office and occasional offsite event travel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-moving environment.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online research.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal systems (CRMs, Shared Drives, Project Management software, etc.)
• Outstanding interpersonal communication and professional presence.
• Customer-focused with a drive to exceed expectations.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We’re also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta’s innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta’s story.

Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values

MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:

Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act

Knock Down Walls, Open Doors

Take the Lead, Share the Credit

Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach

At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:

• Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge. 
• Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.   
• All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.