Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Intern

Reports To: Director of Business Development and General Manager

Job Description: The Business Development Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Business Development department. This Fall we plan to launch a crowdfunding campaign and you will help us prepare and gather the necessary information. The Business Development Intern will be responsible for assisting in research for our finalized set of financial projects, researching grants, and assisting the graphic design and video production teams with information for a short video explaining who we are and what we’re hoping to accomplish. This intern will work closely with the General Manager and Director of Business Development while also working independently.

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. This intern must commit to at least the end of the Fall semester (December 16th, 2023). However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards.

Benefits : Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.

Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with research for our financial projections as we prepare to launch our crowdfunding campaign,
• Research potential grants and fund opportunities.
• Assist in compiling information for our graphic design and video production teams for a short video explaining who we are and what we’re hoping to accomplish.
• Communicate with the CEO, General Manager, and Director of Business Development professionally about deliverables, timelines, business plans, and any ideas.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, donors, and partners.

Qualifications

Requirements : The Business Development Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• This role would be particularly good for MBA candidates or those working towards a degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or related fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) are required
• Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict
• Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines
• Google Workspace experience preferred
• Ability to attend weekly company-wide meetings
• Ability to attend weekly Business Development Department meetings
• Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.