Business Development Internship

RTI International seeks a prospect for the Business Development Internship within the International Development Group business unit.

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 60 years' experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, RTI has more than 6,000 employees with experience implementing programs across the US and globally. The Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit, housed within RTI's International Development Group, brings together technical and project management experts to implement USAID and donor-funded programs. Our experts support a wide range of sectors, including food security, agriculture, energy, environment and natural resource management, water, governance, and economic growth. RTI's SG&R unit supports the design and delivery of multisectoral programs which build resilience and promote economic prosperity globally.

The SG&R Business Development Intern will conduct desk research, support knowledge management tasks, and may perform other administrative tasks, as required. This is a paid internship. This position will report to the Senior Business Development Specialist and can be in person (Washington, DC, or Research Triangle Park), or fully remote.

Internship Learning Objective: Gain hands-on experience in international development and develop soft skills that are transferable across sectors.

• Supporting capture and live business development through research and administrative tasks. This may include conducting background research on a specific technical topic, editing CVs, or maintaining trackers for various business development needs
• Conducting market research (e.g., exploring client priorities, competitive landscapes, and analyzing market trends)
• Summarizing reports and preparing internal presentations
• Supporting internal BD knowledge management activities, including updating our database of recent corporate capability statements, past performance references (PPRs), technical proposal sections, and other materials
• Developing consultant/STTA rosters: work closely with the BD team to source short-term illustrative consultants per the skill sets and technical areas identified and conduct outreach with consultants for inclusion on the roster

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.

Additional Information

The position is hourly paid and scheduled to begin February 2025 and end April 2025. The internship can be completed in a hybrid capacity at RTI Washington, DC, or Research Triangle Park offices or remotely. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. Weekly commitment will not exceed 20 hours a week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.

• Undergraduate (rising junior or senior), graduate student, or recent degree recipient (degree received in May 2024 or after) with an interest in international development or business development.
• Ability to manage multiple activities or projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, able to think creatively and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of foreign language(s) (e.g., Spanish, French).

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.