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Events & Business Development Support Intern

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Data Entry and Coordination: assist the sales team with accurate CRM data entry, maintain and update sales records, and support preparation of sales reports and analytics.
  • Events Management and Facilitation: coordinate logistics for corporate events, assist in planning and execution, and manage registrations and attendee communications.
  • Market, Company, and Individual Research: conduct research on market trends and potential clients, analyze data to identify opportunities, and prepare research reports for the Revenue team.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Scheduling
  • Report Writing
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Willingness To Learn

About the company

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Per Scholas

For more than 25 years, Per Scholas has been advancing equity and increasing opportunity across America. Per Scholas unlocks potential for individuals, communities, and employers through rigorous training for careers in tech. Partnering with dynamic employer partners, from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we are building sustainable and diverse talent pipelines, together changing the face of tech. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and growing, Per Scholas offers tuition-free training in the most in-demand tech skills, including Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, more than 20,000 individuals have gained the skills to launch high-growth tech careers, earning three times their pre-training wage. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is in our DNA; 85 percent of Per Scholas learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half have a high school diploma as their highest education credential. Per Scholas has campuses in Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Greater Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Greater Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA; the National Capital Region; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; North Carolina; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; St. Louis, MO; and Seattle, WA.

Company details

Company typeSME
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

Position:                 Events & Business Development Support Intern

Reports to:            Sr. Director, Sales Training & Enablement and Director, Corporate Engagement

Location:                United States

SUMMARY

The Events and Business Development Support Intern supports our Corporate Engagement and Enterprise Sales work via fostering deep and meaningful connections with Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, to build a robust talent pipeline for now and the future.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person to assist with data entry and coordination for our sales team, manage and facilitate corporate events, and conduct market, company, and individual research to support our business development initiatives. This role will support sales enablement with LMS administration and coordination of enablement tech and tools. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in sales operations, event management, and business development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Entry and Coordination:

  • Assist the sales team with accurate and timely data entry into CRM systems.
  • Maintain and update sales records, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
  • Support the preparation of sales reports and analytics.

Events Management and Facilitation:

  • Coordinate logistics for corporate events, including scheduling, online venue arrangements, and attendee communications.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of events, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for all participants.
  • Facilitate virtual events by managing registrations, materials, and follow-up activities.

Market, Company, and Individual Research:

  • Conduct research on market trends, potential clients, and industry developments to support business development efforts.
  • Gather and analyze data on companies and individuals to identify potential business opportunities.
  • Prepare research reports and presentations for the wider Revenue team including Sales, and Development.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.

Preferred but not required

  • Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.
  • Experience and knowledge of business-to-business lead generation, sales processes, and account management.

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Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements. 

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.

Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.

Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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