Strategic Projects & Lead Generation Intern
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
We are looking for an Intern for the Strategic Projects & Lead Generation (SP&LG) Division one of VEDPs business development teams during the summer of 2026 (10 weeks). This self-starting individual should be seeking on-the-job experience in economic development strategic targeting and lead generation. Interns will complete a project and develop a presentation to be shared with staff at the end of the internship. They will be part of an organization-wide cohort providing networking and professional development opportunities throughout the summer.
Duties:
- Conduct corporate research to identify industry specific market trends and evaluate potential benefits to Virginias economic position by reading summarizing and synthesizing relevant literature
- Identify companies suitable for expansion based on defined criteria
- Assist with execution of the Strategic Plan for SP&LG
- Assist in designing and developing reports for economic development stakeholders
- Engage with executive staff and key stakeholders on relevant research including presenting research or updates on key projects
- Assist in other project-related tasks as needed
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Interest in economics business development public policy or state government
- Excellent planning organizational and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software primarily PowerPoint Word and Excel
Qualifications Preferred:
Pursuit of a bachelors or graduate degree in social science (economics public policy or political science) business marketing communications or related field is preferred.
This position will be full-time hybrid working a minimum of 40 hours per week: 24 hours per week (3 days: typically Tuesday-Thursday) in our Richmond office and up to 16 hours per week (2 days) from home.
All candidates must apply through our website Period: June 1 2026 August 6 2026 (10 weeks)
Salary: Undergrad Students - $15 per hour Graduate Students - $17 per hour
Application Deadline: February 6 2026
VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status political affiliation genetics or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDPs intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1- or. TDD 1-.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Door-to-Door Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Salesforce
- Inside Sales
- Telemarketing
- Customer relationship management
- CRM Software
- Lead Generation
About Company
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership, a state authority created by the Virginia General Assembly to better serve existing and new companies, to expand, locate, or increase trade opportunities, by providing confidential site selection, workforce solutions, and international tr ... View more
