Business Development + Communications Intern

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a remote, part-time Business Development + Communications Intern to work closely with the Parkes Philanthropy Operations + Business Development Associate. This unpaid, part-time opportunity allows students to earn college credit upon completion of the internship if eligible through their institution. The role also has the possibility of extension into the following semester with an added stipend if aligned.

Reporting to the Operations + Business Development Associate, this is a great opportunity to gain experience in networking and outreach, proposals, pitch decks, and business development activities to help support mission driven organizations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead generation: research aligned non-profits and businesses with the potential to become prospective client organizations
• Outreach: conduct outreach to prospective partners, including drafting emails and tracking follow-ups
• Collateral: create business development collateral as needed, including building pitch decks and presentations to be shared with prospective clients
• Briefs: create internal briefing documents to prepare Parkes’ leadership for prospective client conversations
• Proposals: prepare consulting project proposals to be sent to prospective clients

SCHEDULE

Our ideal candidates would be able to commit 10-15 hours a week depending on their schedule. This will be a flexible and remote schedule. Exact start and end dates can be flexible based on your academic calendar.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A current student or recent graduate with a background and/or interest in consulting, social impact, philanthropy, fundraising, business development and/or non-profit work.
• Verbal and written communication: a great deal of time will be invested in building powerful relationships with external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up skills.
• Technological and design prowess: skilled in building high-impact presentation decks and navigating Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Exceptional research and analytical skills.

WHO YOU ARE

Our ideal candidates have a passion for social change and professional aspirations in consulting or business development. You are very organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and remote startup setting. You have an interest in learning how non-profits garner support to sustain themselves and businesses can contribute to society through socially responsible programs. 

• Proactive: You notice the natural next-steps that need to take place in order to move a project/goal forward and take the initiative to make it happen.
• Detail-oriented: You understand that the smallest aspects of a project are vital in producing quality work. Proof-reading, fact-checking, and sourcing work is second nature to you. You have experience and/or comfort in managing multiple tasks and work streams.
• Adaptable: When change happens, you are flexible and can think on your feet. You like to learn new things and can learn them quickly. 
• A Social Impact Advocate: You have an interest in learning how non-profits garner support and sustain themselves and businesses can become more socially responsible. You are driven to find ways to make our world a better place. 
• A True Team player: You can work efficiently, digitally and collaboratively in a remote setting with fellow colleagues to manufacture top-notch work. You are communicative, ensuring that all team members are informed of your progress and any challenges that may arise.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and skills to Olivia Brown at olivia@parkesphilanthropy.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline. Preference for early applications, however if the post is still live you may still apply.

ABOUT PARKES PHILANTHROPY

Parkes Philanthropy is a social impact consulting firm dedicated to equipping constituents with the ideas, resources, and support they need to positively impact the world. Parkes Philanthropy works with nonprofit organizations and businesses looking to create or enhance their social impact strategy, and individuals looking to engage strategically in the social sector. Our vision is to empower any constituent seeking to create positive change.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Parkes Philanthropy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment.