Business Development Intern

Summit Ministries is seeking a Business Development Intern. This role will provide hands-on experience brainstorming and implementing strategies across the multiple locations of the Summit Bookstore to promote growth. This will occur primarily through managing the Colorado Summit Bookstore under the direction of the Product Specialist. Interns will gain experience in retail administration, product procurement and customer service. They will gain experience in the product and publishing industry. Secondary responsibilities will include administrative tasks for the Publishing & Content Group, in their efforts to develop innovative print and web based products. The ideal candidate will be a strong sales person, attentive to detail, and proficient in administrative tasks. They will have a strong interest in business leadership, business management, and the publishing industry. The candidate will be expected to exercise independent thinking and creative problem solving during their everyday tasks. The ideal candidate will bring insightful ideas for product presentation and business administration in a retail environment. This team member must be hard working and willing to help the Publishing & Content team expand Summit’s creation and distribution of products. Work hours are split between office and in-store work. Professional development, spiritual development, and mentorship are integral parts of the program interns should expect opportunities for holistic development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
● Help Summit meet its bookstore sales goals.
● Master retail administration in the onsite bookstore: product management, financial
reporting, and customer care.
● Create a welcoming and gracious atmosphere for the on-site bookstore through
exceptional customer care.
● Advocate for the success of the bookstore in all areas of the summer program,
including in daily conversations with students and summer staff.

● Creative classroom announcements that encourage student engagement.
● Assist the Publishing and Content Group in administrative tasks such as data cleanup,
order and customer entry, and product information accuracy checks.
● Manage work schedule between the bookstore and in-office hours and projects.
● Communicate regularly with internal staff to aid in smooth process execution.

Skills and Qualifications:
● Must be at least 18 by May 18, 2025
● Eager to learn through training and receiving feedback.
● Innovative problem solver, flexible, attentive to detail, and comfortable working
independently.
● Able to manage a detailed schedule and meet deadlines in an organized way.
● Build and maintain healthy relationships on a team through strong character and
mature interpersonal skills.
● Willingness to grow in public speaking skills through practice addressing the
classroom of students.
● Desire to be introduced to and learn a wide range of tasks, programs, and strategies.
● Willing and able to move up to 50lbs for stocking, storage, and relocation of books.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Education:
● High School Diploma or equivalent required.
● Enrollment in a college of business, marketing, or related field preferred.
● Preference will be given to recent graduates of college with a bachelor's degree in
business or a related field.