Business Development Intern

Corus International • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Corus International is seeking a temporary, part-time Business Development Intern to support its Business Development team in the Program Strategy and Business Development department. The hybrid position is based at the Washington, DC headquarters, with required in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The internship is anticipated to last up to eight months and involves approximately 10–12 hours per week, with two hours of availability required each business day, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. The Intern reports to the Manager, Business Development.

The Intern supports new business development through donor and opportunity research, Salesforce data management, partner research, business development communications, proposal development support, and cross-functional coordination. The role provides practical experience in donor, partner, and market research; opportunity tracking; Salesforce data management; proposal development; and business development coordination.

Requirements

• Be an active student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in International Development, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Health, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• Have authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstrate interest in international development, business development, proposal writing, fundraising, or nonprofit management.
• Have experience conducting internet-based research, analyzing information, and synthesizing findings into concise reports or presentations.
• Have experience working in and readiness to work in a professional office environment.
• Be able to work independently in a hybrid environment while maintaining regular communication with the Business Development team.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise written products.
• Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and complete assignments independently.
• Be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams, cultures, and geographic locations.
• Have a proactive and flexible work style and the ability to identify and respond to shifting priorities.
• Be able to travel as required for standard domestic business purposes.
• Be able to meet the stated physical and mental requirements, including bending, standing, walking, learning new tasks, retaining information, completing tasks independently, communicating effectively, and using computer software.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or another customer relationship management system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor donor websites, procurement forecasts, priorities, and funding trends daily to identify relevant opportunities.
• Review solicitations and summarize key requirements, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and evaluation factors.
• Prepare and distribute relevant opportunity summaries through a daily organizational email.
• Enter and update opportunity, organization, and contact records in Salesforce; conduct data-quality checks; and follow up on incomplete or outdated records.
• Prepare basic pipeline reports and summaries for business development meetings.
• Participate in monthly data validation meetings and identify and support follow-up tasks.
• Conduct desk research and, as needed, draft proposal sections such as organizational profiles, capacity statements, and supporting content.
• Draft and circulate daily internal opportunity announcements.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed