The Business Development Intern works under the direct guidance of the TIEC Business Development Unit and provides administrative and research support for TIEC proposals and ongoing projects.

Tasks/Roles:

• Research public and private funding opportunities

• Conduct background research for proposals

• Assist with composing and editing proposals

• Assist with tracking leads and proposals

Specific projects the student will assist with:

• Search Grants.gov and other databases for notice of funding proposals

• Conduct market research on specific TIEC priority countries

• Conduct TIEC Consortium member research

• Compile specific marketing content or TIEC BD material

• Research U.S. Embassy priorities per focus country

• Assist and identify new business opportunities for TIEC

Learning Outcomes:

• Increased knowledge of U.S. government grant processes and procedures

• Strengthened interpersonal and communication skills

• Improved problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

• Increased experience with developing communications, reports, promotional materials, pitch decks, and other BD deliverables

What experiences make you a good fit for this position:

• You have taken courses in the following subject areas: business, economics, statistics, international relations, public affairs, government, communications, or marketing (required);

• You have experience using Excel/Google Sheets (required);

• You have experience conducting research and synthesizing ideas into a deliverable such as a memo, report, paper, or presentation (required);

• You have experience writing proposals or applying for funding (preferred);

• You have successfully led a team in completing a project or assignment (preferred); and

• You have experience organizing events including preparing the budget, arranging logistics, working with vendors, and/or marketing the event (preferred).

About you:

• You are passionate about advancing social equity through education and internationalization;

• You are detail-oriented and your deliverables are accurate and complete;

• You enjoy conducting research and analyzing information for insights;

• You can handle a variety of tasks at the same time and communicate with your supervisor if an assignment doesn’t make sense;

• You are comfortable with your priorities changing if given an urgent task; and

• You learn quickly and work effectively with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook), Google suite apps (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides), and Airtable.

Work Schedule:

Academic year interns typically work with TIEC for 12 weeks at 12 hours/wk. Summer interns usually follow a schedule of 9 weeks with TIEC at 16 hours/wk. Interns who complete a total number of 144 hours will be eligible for a $500 stipend award and a certificate of completion.

Many interns also receive a letter of recommendation from their supervisor upon completion of the internship. TIEC encourages students to apply who are looking for academic credit for internships.

How to Apply:

To apply, email info@tiec.org a resume with a list of relevant courses and a recent work sample such as a research paper, project report, or spreadsheet with financial/statistical analysis.