Business Partnership Intern

Description

EmployIndy guides the local workforce ecosystem and makes strategic investments to remove barriers to quality employment for Marion County residents. The vision for EmployIndy is clear: for all Marion County residents to have access to services and training necessary to secure a livable wage and grow in a career that meets employer demand for talent.

The Business Partnerships Intern will assist team in outreach to area employers, help with data management, participate in community events and complete special projects as assigned. This role will be based at EmployIndy and reports to the Senior Manager of Business Partnerships.

Responsibilities

1. Administrative support for Business Partnerships team. Including organizing and running weekly team meetings – 10%
2. CRM Management and Data Entry – 15%
3. Managing special projects as assigned for Business Partnerships Team to include employer events and reporting – 25%
4. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., career services, training, communications) to ensure successful delivery of services and alignment of employer needs with available solutions.- 20%
5. Community Engagement & Storytelling: Represent EmployIndy at community events, business forums, and workforce-related initiatives to elevate organizational visibility. Capture and share success stories from employer partnerships with the communications team to support broader outreach and impact storytelling. -20%
6. Additional responsibilities as assigned- 10%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college level experience preferred
• 1 year of experience program/project management experience
• Progressive work history with increasing levels of accomplishment preferred

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:

1. Understand EmployIndy's Mission and Workforce Development System
2. Explain EmployIndy's role in connecting employers with talent and supporting workforce development initiatives.
3. Describe how Business Partnerships contributes to organizational goals and community impact.
4. Develop Administrative and Organizational Skills
5. Coordinate meetings, schedules, agendas, and follow-up activities for team initiatives.
6. Demonstrate effective time management, organization, and professional workplace practices.
7. Build CRM and Data Management Competencies
8. Accurately enter, maintain, and retrieve employer and partnership information within the CRM.
9. Understand the importance of data integrity, reporting, and documentation in employer engagement activities.
10. Gain Project Management Experience
11. Support planning and execution of employer-facing events and special projects.
12. Track tasks, timelines, and deliverables while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
13. Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills
14. Work effectively with teams across career services, training, communications, and other departments.
15. Understand how various organizational functions work together to meet employer and job seeker needs.
16. Enhance Professional Communication and Relationship-Building Skills
17. Communicate professionally with employers, partners, and internal staff.
18. Participate in meetings and contribute appropriately to discussions and problem-solving efforts.
19. Develop Community and Employer Engagement Knowledge
20. Observe and participate in employer and community events.
21. Gain an understanding of employer needs, workforce trends, and partnership-building strategies.
22. Learn Storytelling and Impact Communication
23. Identify and document success stories from employer partnerships and workforce initiatives.
24. Support efforts to communicate program outcomes and community impact through various channels.
25. Apply Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
26. Analyze project needs, identify solutions, and contribute ideas for process improvements.
27. Demonstrate initiative when completing assigned projects and responsibilities.
28. Increase Career Readiness and ProfessionalismDevelop workplace competencies including accountability, communication, collaboration, and customer service.
29. Gain practical experience that connects classroom learning in Informatics to real-world business and community engagement activities. >[Intern, Bu...rtnerships | Word], >[Coordinato...Connection | Word]