Summer Intern Business Development & Marketing

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. Summer Intern Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a facilities services company celebrating 35 years in business. As a summer intern, you will support our growth team with research and outreach preparation that directly contributes to company goals. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience in marketing, business development, and professional communication.
What You'll Learn
How to conduct professional business research
How government contracting works
Professional communication and outreach skills
How to work on a team and meet deadlines
Data organization and spreadsheet skills
Your Projects
Project 1: Competitor Research
Review the LinkedIn pages and websites of 10 BCI competitors. Document what services they highlight, how they position themselves, and what content gets engagement.
Deliverable - Summary document with key observations and recommendations
Time estimate - 6-8 hours
Project 2: Review Solicitation Prep & Outreach
Build a contact list of clients and partners for our online review campaign. Draft outreach email templates and help partners craft their reviews if needed. Then execute the outreach -- send emails, follow up, and track responses. Goal is to secure 10 reviews.
Deliverable - Contact list, outreach templates, sample reviews, and 10 reviews secured
Time estimate - 12-15 hours
Project 3: Panel & Speaking Engagement Prospecting
Research industry conferences, panels, podcasts, and events where BCI leadership could speak or be featured. Include both government (federal contracting, war) and commercial.
Schedule & Check-Ins
At least 2 days per week in person at the office
Weekly check-in meeting (15-30 min) with your supervisor
Submit work in Microsoft SharePoint folder
Ask questions anytime via email or Teams
Guidelines
Keep all BCI information confidential — do not share outside the company
Do not contact clients or external parties directly unless instructed
If you're unsure about something, ask — there are no bad questions
Be on time for check-ins and meet your deadlines
Have fun and learn — this is your chance to explore a career in business