About CVR
The Center for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment, vocational training, and community-based opportunities. Through innovative workforce solutions and business services, CVR helps individuals achieve greater independence while providing high-quality services to businesses and organizations throughout the community.
Position Summary
CVR is seeking a motivated, creative, and results-oriented Marketing & Business Development Intern to support the organization’s marketing, communications, customer outreach, and business development efforts.
This internship provides hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales support. The successful candidate will help expand awareness of CVR’s mission while supporting the growth of our document scanning and digitization services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business development, or sales.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
- Create, schedule, and manage content across CVR’s social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other digital channels.
- Develop engaging content that highlights CVR’s programs, services, mission, employee success stories, and community impact.
- Monitor social media activity and respond to messages and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist with email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Track and report on social media engagement and marketing performance.
Lead Management & Customer Relations
- Monitor incoming inquiries from phone calls, website forms, email, and social media platforms.
- Follow up with prospective customers, community partners, and referral sources.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, and follow-up activities.
- Schedule meetings and appointments for business development activities.
- Support relationship-building efforts with prospective and existing customers.
Business Development & Sales Support
- Assist in promoting CVR’s document scanning and digital records management services.
- Research and identify potential clients, including businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
- Support outreach efforts through phone calls, emails, networking events, and social media.
- Participate in introductory sales conversations and follow-up communications.
- Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Track sales opportunities and maintain lead pipelines.
Administrative Support
- Maintain organized marketing and business development files.
- Assist with community outreach events, networking opportunities, and fundraising activities.
- Complete special projects and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Current college student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and advancing CVR’s mission.
Preferred
- Experience managing social media accounts.
- Experience in customer service, marketing, fundraising, or sales.
- Familiarity with Canva, CRM systems, or social media scheduling platforms.
- Interest in nonprofit management and business development.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional phone and email etiquette
- Social media content creation and management
- Customer engagement and relationship building
- Lead generation and follow-through
- Attention to detail and organization
- Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to represent CVR professionally in the community
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
Business Development Incentive
In addition to hourly compensation, interns may earn an incentive for each qualified document scanning project that results in a new customer engagement, subject to management review and approval.
Benefits & Learning Opportunities
- Gain real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and business development.
- Build a portfolio of social media, marketing, and outreach projects.
- Develop sales, customer service, and lead management skills.
- Learn how nonprofit organizations generate revenue while fulfilling their mission.
- Network with business leaders, community partners, and nonprofit professionals.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CVR is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, to apply. CVR’s mission is to empower individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities while delivering exceptional services that benefit our community and business partners.
