New Business (Business Development) Internship - Winter/Spring '27

APCO • Washington, DC

7d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. Our interns will experience on-the-job training in client services, design, global marketing, or new business development and are involved in a wide variety of daily client account activities. Interns are treated as professional staff, participate in team meetings and actively contribute ideas, and support the overall management and growth of client work and the firm. This internship will sit with our Global New Business team out of APCO's Washington, DC office.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate or senior in class standing
• The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to operate independently, possess strong attention to detail and strong collaborative skills
• Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience successfully balancing multiple work streams
• Streamlined critical thinking skills and exceptionally organized
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint; specifically, layout and creation of charts and graphics
• Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of proposals, pitch materials, capabilities presentations, and other business development assets to support client acquisition efforts
• Track and maintain new business opportunities, helping to coordinate information, timelines, and submissions across APCO teams
• Conduct background research on prospective clients and the challenges faced
• Analyze public affairs, communications, and industry developments to identify potential opportunities and provide insights to support growth initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level