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Internships
The Partnership internship program includes seasonal internships in the organization’s various departments including marketing and communications, business development, research, public policy, Chamber and investor relations.
Business Development Intern
The business development intern will work collaboratively with the entire organization to assist in recruiting and retaining businesses in the Orlando region. The intern will work to support client proposal submissions and presentations to companies, company and site visit coordination and other administrative support tasks.
Required Competencies
- Draft and proofread request for proposal (RFP) submissions
- Conduct and present research on industries, markets, and companies
- Assist the creation and customization of client presentations
- Draft company and executive bios and background documents
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and materials
- Ensure adequate supply of sales kits, promotional materials, and gifts
- Assist with various administrative support, including data entry and filing
- Meeting set up and break down
Preferred Competencies
- Experience with Salesforce CRM system
- Experience with consultative sales and client presentations
- Knowledge of commercial and industrial real estate
- Knowledge of economic development practices
- Communicate and manage relationships with external partners
Internship Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual and able to work 20 hours per week.
Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Amanda.Roche@orlando.org
Lead Generation Intern
The lead generation intern will work collaboratively with the entire organization to assist in recruiting and retaining businesses in the Orlando region. The intern will work to support trade show and account-based marketing activities, “why Orlando” pitches, and the site evaluation and marketing program. Essential skills include research, data entry, writing, editing, and proofreading.
Required Competencies
- Conduct research to identify and build prospect lists and detailed business profiles
- Catalog information for tracking prospects and building campaigns using the Partnership’s customer relationship management (CRM) software
- Support the creation of economic related case studies that promote investment for inclusive economic development
- Use research data to design cluster maps in Tableau or ESRI mapping that support business recruitment and retention efforts
- Copyedit and proof RFP submissions, web pages and collateral materials
- Draft speaker submissions and abstracts to pitch Orlando thought leaders at national conferences and trade shows
- Draft proactive email outreach drafts for prospective companies detailing the “why Orlando” pitch for that company or project
- Ability to manage various priorities independently
Preferred Competencies
- Experience with Salesforce CRM system
- Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software
- Experience using data and research to support an argument or thesis
- Communicate and manage relationships with external partners
Internship Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual and able to work 20 hours per week.
Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Amanda.Roche@orlando.org
