Summer Intern — Business Development & Marketing
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a facilities services company celebrating 35 years in business. As a summer intern, you will support our growth team with research and outreach preparation that directly contributes to company goals. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience in marketing, business development, and professional communication.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- How to conduct professional business research
- How government contracting works
- Professional communication and outreach skills
- How to work on a team and meet deadlines
- Data organization and spreadsheet skills
YOUR PROJECTS
Project 1: Competitor Research
Review the LinkedIn pages and websites of 10 BCI competitors. Document what services they highlight, how they position themselves, and what content gets engagement.
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Deliverable |
Summary document with key observations and recommendations |
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Time estimate |
6-8 hours |
Project 2: Review Solicitation Prep & Outreach
Build a contact list of clients and partners for our online review campaign. Draft outreach email templates and help partners craft their reviews if needed. Then execute the outreach -- send emails, follow up, and track responses. Goal is to secure 10 reviews.
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Deliverable |
Contact list, outreach templates, sample reviews, and 10 reviews secured |
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Time estimate |
12-15 hours |
Project 3: Panel & Speaking Engagement Prospecting
Research industry conferences, panels, podcasts, and events where BCI leadership could speak or be featured. Include both government (federal contracting, war) and commercial.
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