Business Development Intern

Business Development & Funding Research Intern

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid Preferred)

Pay: $18 per hour

Hours: 15–20 hours per week

About Us
 

We are a growing creative studio business in Brooklyn operating in photography, studio rentals, and podcast production. We are expanding and seeking funding to scale operations, including studio build-out and new service offerings.

This internship is ideal for a business, finance, accounting, or entrepreneurship student who wants real-world experience in small business funding, lending, and business development.
 

Responsibilities

• Research SBA microloans, CDFIs, and other small business funding sources in New York State
• Identify lenders that align with our financial profile
• Assist in preparing and organizing loan application materials
• Complete and submit applications under supervision
• Track application statuses and maintain a funding pipeline spreadsheet
• Communicate updates and follow-up requirements
• Assist with light administrative and financial organization tasks
   

What You’ll Learn

• How small business lending works (SBA, CDFI, traditional lenders)
• How underwriting decisions are made
• Real-world business financial structuring
• Business development strategy for a growing creative company
   

Qualifications

• Current college student (Business, Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship preferred)
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong written communication skills
• Comfortable handling financial documents confidentially
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Interest in small business growth and entrepreneurship

Bonus (Not Required)

• Familiarity with SBA or CDFI loan programs
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets
• Prior admin or internship experience

Why This Role Is Valuable
 

This is not just a data-entry internship. You will gain hands-on exposure to real funding strategy, business expansion planning, and growth operations inside an active creative company.