Corporate Intern - Proposal

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in:
Fargo, ND Final date to receive applications:
Posted Until Filled Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed Final date to receive applications. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary The Customer Success Proposal Intern will develop a strong understanding of the Customer Success team, the broader business and the proposal lifecycle. This internship provides hands‑on experience through meaningful, real‑world projects. The role will support day‑to‑day activities including process improvement, project coordination, documentation, sales support and research. You'll gain foundational skills in proposal coordination, cross‑functional communication, content development and the tools used across the proposal management process.

. Responsibilities Essential Functions * *

Sales & Proposal Support
* Assist the sales team with organizing proposal materials and tracking deadlines.
* Help maintain proposal templates and update client-facing documents.
* Research & Insights *

• Conduct basic research on Border States services, proposal offerings, clients, competitors and industry trends. *
• Compile data to support proposal strategies and presentations.
  * Communication & Collaboration
  * Coordinate with team members to gather information for proposals.
  * Draft simple summaries and client-ready content under guidance.
  * Learning & Development
  * Gain exposure to proposal management tools.
  * Shadow experienced coordinators to understand end-to-end proposal processes. Non-Essential Functions
  * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate. Qualifications
  * Strong interest in sales, marketing, and communication.
  * Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
  * Comfortable with research and summarizing findings.
  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new tools.
  * Positive attitude and eagerness to grow into a full-time role.
  * Current student in a two or four year degree program.
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  * Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills.
  * Ability to effectively plan and organize.
  * Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
  
  Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
  Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
  * Lift from Waist: * < than 10 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 10 to 25 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 26 to 50 lbs.
  
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  * 51 to 75 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 75 to 100 lbs.
  
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  * 100+ lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * Lift from Floor: * < than 10 lbs.
  
  - Frequently
  * 10 to 25 lbs.
  
  - Frequently
  * 26 to 50 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
  * 51 to 75 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 75 to 100 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 100+ lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * Carried for Distance: * < than 10 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 10 to 25 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 26 to 50 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 51 to 75 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 75 to 100 lbs.
  
  - Not at all
  * 100+ lbs.
  
  - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
  * Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
  * Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
  * Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
  * Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
  * Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
  * Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
  * Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
  * Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
  * Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
  * Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
  * Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
  * Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the…