Business Development Intern (Class of 2027)

Business Development Intern (Class of 2027)

Jumpstart Your Career with Guidepoint.

The Associate Internship Program is a paid, full time, ten-week program. It provides formal hands-on training, a weekly learning series, social networking outings, and mentorship opportunities designed to cultivate a skillset that will be invaluable throughout your career.

Who We Are:

• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Hard-working professionals who strive for excellence
• Built-in mentorship to help you drive and improve your project management and customer service skills, to deliver excellent results for clients
• Hands-on leadership to help you develop your career and provide opportunities for upward mobility within Guidepoint
• Guidepoint is passionate about your career growth

Skills you will learn:

• Project/Time Management
• Innovative / Strategic Problem Solving
• Public Speaking/Elevator Pitches
• Business acumen

Experiences you will have:

• Networking, including building connections with our leadership team
• Expertise around transitioning into the workforce
• Building, maintaining, and optimizing your resume for the modern application process

Projects you will contribute to:

• Help source and recruit top industry subject matter experts into the Guidepoint network
• Perform industry research to identify current trends in several industries to deliver best-in-class client service
• Assess client research needs and develop outreach strategies to identify experts' suitability for specific client projects
• Attend workshops on topics that include resume writing, transitioning to the workforce, and perfecting an elevator pitch
• Learn transferable skills from industry leading professionals

Qualifications:

• You must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree and graduate in 2027
• Previous internship/volunteering/extracurriculars
• Work authorization required
• Previous relevant coursework or internships preferred

Skills:

• Desire to work in a sourcing/lead generation type of role
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team

What we Offer:

• Compensation will be $25/hour
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Friday happy hour, "Summer Fridays", and free snacks
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events
• Hybrid work model: First week in-person and then twice a week in the office
• Culture based on growth and development

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.