Intern, Events Business Development

American Clean Power Association (ACP)•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Events Business Development Intern will support the Event Sales & Business Development team during one of the busiest conference planning periods of the year. This role provides hands-on experience in event sales, sponsorship fulfillment, exhibitor management, customer service, and conference operations. The intern will work closely with Sales, Logistics, and Vendor partners to support pre-conference planning activities, exhibitor communications, sales outreach, and administrative projects that contribute to the success of large-scale industry events. The internship will run from approximately February 1st to May 28th, 2027 and is anticipated to be full-time (30-40 hours per week) with a pay rate of $20/hour. This opportunity is ideal for current students or recent graduates interested in events, business development, sales, marketing, or association management.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely response to internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Professional, positive, and solution-oriented attitude.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review exhibitor booth design submissions to ensure compliance with event rules and regulations.
Approve or decline booth designs based on established guidelines and communicate decisions to exhibitors professionally and promptly.
Coordinate with the General Service Contractor (GSC) regarding booth-related inquiries, compliance issues, and exhibitor support needs.
Communicate with exhibitors and sponsors to ensure collection of required items, such as logos, Booth Designs/renderings, Certificates of Insurance (COI’s), payments, and other items to support fulfillment.
Assist exhibitors and sponsors with event-related questions and requests.
Conduct outreach to prospective partners through phone calls and email campaigns.
Support lead generation and prospect research initiatives.
Assist with sales pipeline management and CRM data entry.
Track outreach efforts and assist with follow-up communications.
Prepare and update sales materials, prospect lists, and account information for business development efforts.
Partner with the Coordinator to manage a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls and emails, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Escalate complex issues to appropriate team members when necessary.
Maintain accurate records of communications and partner interactions.
Assist with exhibitor and sponsor fulfillment tracking.
Help maintain event records, databases, and internal project trackers.
Provide general administrative support to the Business Development team as needed.