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

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