New Business (Business Development) Internship - Winter / Spring '27
Fa Evxv Saasfaprod1 Open · verified Sep 25, 2026 At a glance
Entry-level Business Development role at Fa Evxv Saasfaprod1. Washington.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Help build proposals, pitch decks, capability presentations, and other materials used to win clients
- Keep opportunity records current while coordinating details, deadlines, and submissions among APCO teams
- Research prospective clients and the business challenges they face
- Review public affairs, communications, and industry changes for possible growth opportunities
What you bring
- You are a college senior or recent graduate
- You have strong written and spoken communication, careful organization, and the ability to balance several workstreams
- You can work independently in a fast-moving setting while contributing effectively with others
- You are highly proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint for charts and graphics
- You hold US work authorization without relying on CPT, OPT, or Post-OPT status
Who this fits
This role suits a college senior or recent graduate who wants hands-on new business work and can manage detailed, collaborative assignments independently. You will work from the Washington, DC office in a hybrid setup, with weekday hours totaling 40 hours per week. The internship runs from January through May 2027 and is a paid role at a fixed hourly rate of $18.40.
From the employer
APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. Our interns will experience on-the-job training in client services, design, global marketing, or new business development and are involved in a wide variety of daily client account activities. Interns are treated as professional staff, participate in team meetings and actively contribute ideas, and support the overall management and growth of client work and the firm.
This internship will sit with our Global New Business team out of APCO's Washington, DC office.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development of proposals, pitch materials, capabilities presentations, and other business development assets to support client acquisition efforts
- Track and maintain new business opportunities, helping to coordinate information, timelines, and submissions across APCO teams
- Conduct background research on prospective clients and the challenges faced
Analyze public affairs, communications, and industry developments to identify potential opportunities and provide insights to support growth initiatives
Qualifications:
- Recent college graduate or senior in class standing
- The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to operate independently, possess strong attention to detail and strong collaborative skills
- Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience successfully balancing multiple work streams
- Streamlined critical thinking skills and exceptionally organized
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint; specifically, layout and creation of charts and graphics
Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status
What are the core working hours and will I need to be in an office?
Our interns work between 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We are committed to a hybrid and flexible working environment, and there may be days that you wish to work from home and days that we come together so that you get to explore more of our culture and meet other colleagues. You will be provided with a company laptop so that you are able to work from home and in the office easily.
Compensation:
This is a paid internship at a fixed hourly rate of $18.40
When is the closing date for applications?
Applications will close on Friday, October 2nd.
When does the internship commence?
Our intern program begins on Tuesday, January 12th and ends on Friday, May 21st 2027.
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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