Business Development Coordinator (Part-time Temporary)
The Business Development Coordinator reports to the Business Development Manager and will identify and secure new onsite and remote internship opportunities in high need areas for students. Under the direction of the Manager, this person will work to understand the make-up of incoming students and complete the necessary research and outreach to on-board new employer partners. The Coordinator is someone who is flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced results environment. The candidate can work independently and is willing to positively represent the organization to potential external partners.
This is a part-time temporary (20 hours/week) position which runs from January 2023 - May 2023. This position is a hybrid role - candidate will work from home but may be expected to attend meetings within the Washington, DC metro area.
Essential Functions:
Lead Generation and Partnership Development
- Identify and generate interest of prospective employer partners to support placement needs through online prospecting and phone calls.
- Coordinate and manage vetting of new internship hosts including but not limited to arranging meetings, explaining program specifics, guiding them through the stages of partnership development, and securing partnership agreement form.
- Network with industry professionals, associations and vendors and others that may aid in the development of new partnerships.
- Work with Business Development Manager and other internal departments to understand interest areas of incoming cohorts of students in order conduct necessary research and potential employer partner outreach
Data Management and Analysis
- Assist in monitoring and evaluation of unplaced students, potential employer accounts and gap areas in CRM, including account details, preferences, and nuances in the interest of maintaining a targeted outreach strategy, strengthening partnerships and achieving placement goals.
- Collaborate with the Manager of Business Development on maintaining accurate information on current leads, prospects and vetted partners in Salesforce and SharePoint.
Other Duties as Assigned
Education and experience an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 1-3 years’ related work experience
- Business Development Experience working with the international businesses, business development, sales, marketing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which are critical to the successful performance of the job. These may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with the position:
- Ability to secure new employer partnerships
- Excellent client relations skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
- Strong project management skills
- Proven ability to articulate organizational objectives
- Organized and detail orientated
- Independent judgment and initiative
- Experience with Business Intelligence tools/CRM is preferred; Salesforce.com experience a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
The Washington Center’s Values guide our mission work in every regard–internally and externally.
- Equity & Inclusion
- Learning
- Connection & Collaboration
- Integrity
- Impact
Equipment Used to Perform the Job which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Cloud-based technologies
- Standard office equipment including a computer, job-related software and printer
Physical Abilities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform described essential functions of this job. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The Washington Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is TWC's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the organization where appropriate.
The Washington Center stands in solidarity with all marginalized communities. We believe communities are strengthened by the inclusion of and equity for all people. Racism, hate, and violence have no place in our society, and we condemn all such acts. We are committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-hate organization.
We commit to continuously striving for diversity, equity and inclusion through ongoing education, reflection, and awareness. As an organization nearing five decades in existence, we recognize we have work to do. At The Washington Center, each person brings unique and varied lived experiences which inform our thoughts, actions, and decision-making processes. We aim to create an inclusive, safe environment for our staff, students, and all stakeholders, where everyone’s differences are honored, every perspective is valued, and everyone is safe to bring forth their authentic selves.