Corporate Relations and Advocacy Intern

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Office of Advocacy & Corporate Relations within the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences (CALES), the Corporate Relations and Advocacy Intern will play a vital role in: Identifying and researching potential corporate and foundation partners that align with CALES leading research, technologies, and innovations.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a student to gain firsthand experience in corporate relations and institutional advocacy to better equip them for significant career opportunities upon graduation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize FirstIgnite software to identify potential corporate and foundation partners that align with CALES’ research strengths.
• Conduct in depth research on prospective and existing corporate partners and outside advocacy groups and organizations.
• Assist in executing outbound marketing campaigns helping to generate interest and drive corporate partnerships.
• Assist in preparing internal Corporate Relations and Advocacy newsletters with relevant updates and insights.
• Support the development of marketing proposals, engagement documents, and outreach strategies to strengthen industry collaborations.
• Create a Corporate Relations Toolkit, incorporating best practices from CALES and peer land-grant institutions to enhance corporate partnerships.
• Maintain and update the Quick Base CRM, including data entry, validation, and  tracking of interactions, opportunities, and key contacts. 
• Organize and manage research projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are 
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Computer proficiency - Microsoft suite, Qualtrics, Quick Base, Business and research acumen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents. 
• Writing skills.
• Experience in managing documents/proposals.
• Organized.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications:

• Creative and flexible, able to work well with others.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work as a team and independently as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.