What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Intern - Summer 2025 position at ROCK?
We are seeking a multi-talented individual who can be our utility player - someone who is a self-starter and can seamlessly handle a wide array of responsibilities with limited oversight and direction: from managing day-to-day tasks, communicating with executives and management, and putting together financial models, among other responsibilities. This role will be focused around the business development team and its objectives. Whether it is investing capital to create additional jobs, attracting live events to the Detroit/Cleveland, bringing new life to a building or activating a public space, our philosophy is simple: effect positive change by working For More Than Profit.
About The Role
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About Us
ROCK, headquartered in downtown Detroit, is the Family Office for the Gilberts and their portfolio of 100 companies, including Rocket, StockX, Bedrock, Cleveland Cavaliers, Shinola and more. Whether it is investing capital to create additional jobs, attracting live events to our communities, bringing new life to a building or activating a public space, our philosophy is simple: effect positive change by working For More Than Profit. It is a place where a diverse group of specialists collaborate to maximize the positive impact our collective family has on our businesses and the communities we serve for generations to come.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
About The Role
- Operational Support: Keep our office running smoothly by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the efficient internal communication and schedules
- Project Coordination: Participate in high level meetings, complete and distribute meeting minutes, follow-up with partners, manage next steps, project manage key tasks, collaborate with various internal teams to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met, maintain documentation, track progress, and prepare requested reports.
- Financial Analysis: Financial modeling and projections for key projects and budgets.
- Event Coordination: Plan and execute tours, partner visits and leader meetings, conferences, and live event logistics, and follow up on outcomes.
- Strategic Contribution: Conduct research as requested, and distill complex documents, concepts or information into clear and concise key points.
- Self-directed approach
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About Us
ROCK, headquartered in downtown Detroit, is the Family Office for the Gilberts and their portfolio of 100 companies, including Rocket, StockX, Bedrock, Cleveland Cavaliers, Shinola and more. Whether it is investing capital to create additional jobs, attracting live events to our communities, bringing new life to a building or activating a public space, our philosophy is simple: effect positive change by working For More Than Profit. It is a place where a diverse group of specialists collaborate to maximize the positive impact our collective family has on our businesses and the communities we serve for generations to come.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.