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Business Research Intern

Digital4Good + #ICANHELP
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Business Research Intern

Remote Position - College Credit

Time Commitment: 6-9 Months | 6-10 hours/week (Seasonal/Temporary) Flexible schedule based on school requirements.

General Description:

The Seasonal Business Research Intern will play an essential role in identifying potential sponsors and partners for Digital4Good, collecting key data needed to target organizations whose partnership would provide mutually advantageous opportunities. An ideal candidate will have excellent research skills in addition to strong written and verbal communication skills, as this role will require cross-functional collaboration with multiple internal teams.

Duties:

  • Identify the attributes of an ideal sponsor or grant
  • Craft compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals for application and renewal of Education/Outreach funding
  • Thoroughly research potential community and corporate sponsorship opportunities
  • Analyze and present findings to the Business Development team
  • Maintain clear communication with team members on status of assigned project(s) through weekly meetings with the team and supervisor
  • Attend quarterly Advisory Steering Committee

Learning Objective/Outcomes: 

  • Upon completion of the internship, students will be able to…
    • Implement best practices and methods for effective business research
    • Identify the attributes of an ideal sponsor or grant
    • Create a successful grant proposal or letter of inquiry
    • Execute proper Project Management

Resources:

  • Access to ClickUp (virtual project management platform), Instrumentl (grant database), and Intern Work Google Shared Drive
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities with business research professionals

Evaluation:

  • Business Research: Identify at least 3 new grant or sponsorship opportunities and develop at least 1 grant proposal or letter of inquiry
  • Commitment: Participate in weekly meetings and check-ins (Minimum of 75% attendance)
  • Timeliness and Organization: Track projects and meet all deadlines, or communicate with supervisor before setting new deadlines
  • Brand Integrity: Maintain organization’s brand consistency by using brand voice and designated assets in public-facing communications
  • Engagement: Accumulate points for engaging with organizational social media pages, attending workshops, attending work events, participating in marketing video/photo, filling out survey, and finishing a project/campaign

Mentor & Supervisor Title: 

Who Are We:

Digital4Good (Formerly #ICANHELP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has impacted hundreds of thousands of students and adults nationwide. Our mission is to empower student change makers seeking to make a positive digital impact and promote digital safety and change through powerfully relevant curricula. 

We see students as part of the solution. When something happens on social media, students see it first. The more we can do to train, guide, and support students online, the more likely they are to take positive action. We partner with major companies like Google, Snap Inc., TikTok, Work2BeWell, and Providence Health to further our goals and amplify our impact.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll get from your internship with us:

  • College credit
  • Networking and mentoring opportunities with experts in tech and other industries
  • Creative control and opportunity to pitch new ideas
  • Hands-on experience through remote work
  • Building up your portfolio
  • Free career-building workshops (level up your resume, LinkedIn profile, and more)

*This position complies with the Fair Labor Standard Act