What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Business Development position at CEN?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Intern - Business Development learns directly from experienced Business Development professionals. This position provides assistance with the planning and execution of events, contributes to research and prospecting for new business, and helps retain current customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Researches new business opportunities and assists in retaining existing business. This duty is performed daily, about 35% of the time.
2. Provides assistance with sponsorship and in-kind requests. This duty is performed daily, about 5% of the time.
3. Distributes marketing materials to prospects and customers. This duty is performed daily, about 30% of the time.
4. Manages marketing closet inventory. This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.
5. Purchases supplies and food for events. This duty is performed daily, about 5% of the time.
6. Sets up and tears down for events. This duty is performed daily, about 5% of the time.
7. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
8. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, e.g., data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc., plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, and 1 to 6 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or Communications with a 3.0 GPA or higher
-Must be classified as a junior or senior at an accredited four-year university
-Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 35-50 pounds, substantial walking, balancing, standing, turning, stooping, crouching, and reaching
