Business Development/Account Management Intern

Business Development/Account Management Intern

The DEC Network | Create FW
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

About Us:
The DEC Network/Create FW's mission is to fuel innovation and foster economic growth while building a more diverse and equitable ecosystem for entrepreneurs. We are a nonprofit organization providing opportunities for resources, mentorship, programs, events, and coworking space to help startups and small businesses thrive.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development/Account Management Intern to support our team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in partner acquisition/retention, fundraising, nonprofit operations, and entrepreneurial support. The intern will report to our Business Development Coordinator and Business Development Manager. Responsibilities include partnership research, customer relationship management (CRM), email communication, and preparing presentations and reports, among other duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on potential partners, funding opportunities, and industry trends.
• Assist in managing and updating CRM databases to track partnerships and outreach efforts.
• Draft and send emails to staff, stakeholders, partners, and potential sponsors.
• Support the development of presentations and reports for meetings and events.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to business development efforts.
• Local interns to attend networking events and internal community gatherings as needed.
• Provide general support to the fundraising team on special projects.

Qualifications:

• Current student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Zoom, MOS Teams, Asana, ChatGPT, and Google Workspace.
• Experience with sales and CRM systems (such as HubSpot or Salesforce) is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for entrepreneurship and nonprofit work is a plus.

Internship Details:

• Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)
• Duration: Summer 2025
• Hours: Up to 25 hours weekly
• This is an unpaid internship; academic credit may be available. Please check with your advisor!