Business Development Intern

Corus International•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Corus International is seeking a temporary, part-time Business Development Intern to support new business development efforts. The position is based at the organization’s Washington, DC headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The intern reports to the Manager, Business Development and works approximately 10–12 hours per week, with two hours of availability required each business day, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. The internship is anticipated to last up to eight months. The intern supports donor and opportunity research, data management, partner research, business development communications, proposal development, and coordination with cross-functional teams. The role provides practical experience in donor, partner, and market research; opportunity tracking; Salesforce data management; proposal development; and business development coordination. Travel may be required for standard domestic business purposes. Corus expects employees to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace, support skills- and performance-based employee evaluation and promotion, follow the Code of Conduct and Organizational Core Values, and help promote a safe and secure environment.

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.
Be authorized 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 be able to identify and respond to shifting priorities.
Be able to perform physical activities that may include bending, standing, and walking.
Be able to learn new tasks, comprehend and retain information, complete tasks independently, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and use computer software to perform assigned tasks.

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 content such as organizational profiles and capacity statements.
Draft and circulate daily internal opportunity announcements.
Communicate regularly with the Business Development team and collaborate with colleagues across teams, cultures, and geographic locations.
Travel as required for standard domestic business purposes.