Business Intelligence Intern (Part-Time

Business Intelligence Intern (Part-Time)

Arlington, VA, United States

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• Locations 1100 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, 22201, US

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County Government’s Economic Development (AED) Department is seeking a part-time Business Intelligence Intern to support business research, development, communications, and events within the Business Investment Group’s (BIG) portfolio.

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Job Duties:

• Conducting research on companies, industries, emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems, accelerators, investors, and partner organizations aligned with Arlington's business attraction priorities;
• Developing and maintaining target company lists, structured datasets, and research summaries to support business development strategies, lead generation, outreach, attraction, and Arlington Tech Launchpad programming;
• Supporting communications activities for Arlington Tech Launchpad and related business development initiatives, including drafting social media content, newsletters, educational resources, and other communications materials;
• Assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing meetings, events, and ecosystem engagement activities, including preparing presentations, briefing materials, agendas, registrations, and other event materials;
• Supporting event logistics, stakeholder communications, post-event follow-up, and engagement activities involving companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and regional ecosystem partners;
• Maintaining and updating company, stakeholder, and contact records in Salesforce and other management systems, including logging contacts and tracking business development and outreach activities;
• Compiling reports, outreach summaries, engagement metrics, and stakeholder information to support evaluation of event participants and identification of high-priority companies and contacts for future engagement; and
• Providing administrative and operational support to the Business Investment Group, including conducting ad hoc research, assisting with scheduling and internal coordination, and supporting special projects.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and organized individual with strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. They are able to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and economic development. A multicultural mindset and interest in working with diverse innovation and business communities are also valued.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of at least two years (60 semester hours) in a Bachelor's degree program; and
• No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher and one or more of the following:

• Pursuing or having completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, International Affairs, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; and/or
• Familiarity with Linked In, Salesforce/CRM platforms, or digital communication tools.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify…