Business Development, Engagement, and Events Intern

Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) is a cross-sector alliance of leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia committed to championing the region’s economic growth and prosperity.
The Partnership is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Intern to support the Business Development, Engagement, and Events (BDEE) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in fundraising operations, stakeholder engagement, research and analysis, and event execution.
The intern will play a key role in supporting the Partnership’s member engagement and development strategy, while collaborating across teams to align business priorities with regional initiatives. This position is ideal for candidates interested in business development, nonprofit strategy, public‑private partnerships, and regional economic growth.
The BDEE intern will work a part-time schedule, with specific hours and days of the week determined upon hire. This role is hybrid and requires a mix of remote and in‑person work (with a preference for the majority of hours completed in‑person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays, with the remainder of hours completed remotely on Mondays/Fridays).
The selected intern will receive an hourly wage of $20.
Core Responsibilities Support various projects to maintain and update Salesforce CRM records to ensure data accuracy and completeness
Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and prospect pipeline summaries
Conduct research on current and prospective member organizations and regional stakeholders
Track relevant business, economic, workforce, and policy developments impacting the Partnership’s priorities
Develop concise meeting briefs and stakeholder profiles to inform engagement strategies and support meetings
Support preparation of meeting materials such as agendas, materials packets, talking points, and presentations
Support coordination of stakeholder engagement communications
Assist the BDEE events management team in execution of Partnership events, including logistics, materials preparation
Provide on‑site event support (setup, registration, breakdown)
What We Value Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
Interest in business development, nonprofit strategy, fundraising, or public‑private partnerships
Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
At Greater Washington Partnership we are committed to accepting differences! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. The Partnership is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected generic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. While we are currently unable to consider candidates that require visa sponsorship, we welcome candidates eligible to work in the United States.

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