Strategic Planning/Business Development Intern
Description
NEMAC’s mission is to empower our partners to ensure a more resilient future, and we rely heavily on our undergraduate internship program for the success of our program. Since 2003, NEMAC has had over 190 undergraduate interns, spanning 17 different majors, all of whom have played a vital role in every applied research project that NEMAC has worked on. During the internship, undergraduate interns effectively become part of NEMAC staff, participating in project meetings and working on deliverables— to gain real-world experience and collaborate with our external partners. NEMAC believes that the need for workforce development in resilience and adaptation is a national and global priority— and UNC Asheville and NEMAC’s internship programs are uniquely situated to meet that need.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Planning Intern to join our team. The intern will work closely with NEMAC senior staff to develop a strategic plan and identify and help create new business opportunities that help accomplish the strategic plan's goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Research industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to inform strategic planning efforts.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of strategic plans, including drafting plan documents, tracking progress, and identifying key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Develop and help deliver presentations and reports to communicate strategic initiatives.
- Support the development of marketing materials, including presentations, proposals, social media campaigns, brochures, and updates to the website.
This position requires that the student provide a monthly report documenting tasks, accomplishments, and challenges, submitted regularly for mentor evaluation. NEMAC internships are ongoing, flexible, and may continue until graduation as funding allows. For more information about NEMAC, visit https://nemac.unca.edu/home/what-we-do/.
Desired Skills
- You are pursuing a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data collection, analysis, and synthesis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and information clearly and concisely
- Ability to work independently with little direction.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and other business development software is a plus.
This is a paid internship position. If you are passionate about strategic planning or business development and want to gain valuable experience in the field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.