Intern Business Development

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Intern - Business Development learns directly from experienced Business Development professionals. This position provides assistance with the planning and execution of events contributes to research and prospecting for new business and helps retain current customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Researches new business opportunities and assists in retaining existing business. This duty is performed daily about 35% of the time.
2. Provides assistance with sponsorship and in-kind requests. This duty is performed daily about 5% of the time.
3. Distributes marketing materials to prospects and customers. This duty is performed daily about 30% of the time.
4. Manages marketing closet inventory. This duty is performed daily about 20% of the time.
5. Purchases supplies and food for events. This duty is performed daily about 5% of the time.
6. Sets up and tears down for events. This duty is performed daily about 5% of the time.
7. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
8. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area e.g. data processing clerical/administrative equipment operation etc. plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training and 1 to 6 months related management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions ratios and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic: 10-Key Accounting Alphanumeric Data Entry Spreadsheet Word Processing/Typing

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise intermittent standing walking pushing carrying or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Semi-repetitive low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business or Communications with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be classified as a junior or senior at an accredited four-year university
- Must be able to lift carry push and pull 35-50 pounds substantial walking balancing standing turning stooping crouching and reaching

Required Experience:

Intern