Business Development Intern (Work-Study)

This position is open only to students who qualify for federal or state work-study.

As a Business Development Intern at Folio, you’ll help grow partnerships with universities, employers, and organizations that connect students to meaningful, career-aligned work opportunities. You’ll assist in outreach, research, and relationship management that support Folio’s mission to make professional experience accessible to all students.

This role is ideal for students interested in business, marketing, or communications who want to gain hands-on experience in sales operations, partnership development, and strategic outreach within a fast-growing education technology company.

What You’ll Do

Research and identify potential university, employer, and community partners.

Support the development of outreach lists, proposals, and presentations.

Track communications and partnership data in CRM or spreadsheet tools.

Assist with email campaigns, meeting preparation, and follow-up documentation.

Collaborate with the operations, marketing, and product teams to improve partner engagement.

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience in business development and strategic partnership building.

Opportunities to strengthen your skills in sales research, client communication, and CRM tools.

Mentorship from experienced professionals working at the intersection of education, technology, and social impact.

A deeper understanding of how outreach and partnerships drive growth and mission success.

The chance to make your work-study hours count toward helping students nationwide access career opportunities.

Qualifications

Must be eligible for federal or state work-study funding.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.

Familiarity with spreadsheets, CRM systems, or outreach tools is a plus.

A self-starter with curiosity about startups, education, and workforce development.