Business Development, Energy Sustainability Intern -Grad Student

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP

JOB DESCRIPTION

ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LLC

www.energyinfrapartners.com

ABOUT EIP

Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) is a pioneering organization operating at the intersection of resource efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental justice. Our core focus lies in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency, decarbonization, electric vehicle infrastructure, and environmental justice programs for utilities and governments.

At EIP, we firmly believe that true innovation begins with a deep understanding of our customers' needs and goals. By placing the customer at the heart of our approach, we have been able to drive remarkable success in developing practical, real-world solutions that have a direct positive impact on people's daily lives.

This success is a direct result of the unwavering dedication, hard work, and the diversity of ideas fostered within our exceptional team. We recognize that our strength lies in the collective brilliance of our diverse team members, who bring forth unique perspectives and expertise, enabling us to tackle complex challenges with creativity and efficiency. Together, we strive to build a sustainable future, one where resource efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental justice converge to create a world that benefits all.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

At Energy Infrastructure Partners, we value innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all our endeavors. We are currently seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to join our team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the preparation of proposals for our clients, contributing to our business development activities.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

Reporting to the Proposal Manager, the Business Development Intern will be responsible for coordinating the development of funding proposals for our utility and government clients. Key objectives include:

• Research and Identification: Assist in researching and identifying potential clients, partners, and funding opportunities.

• Proposal Preparation: Support the preparation of high-quality proposals by conducting market research, analyzing client needs, and drafting proposal content.

• Data and Document Management: Data and document management to track pending requests for proposals and proposal documents.

• Strategy Development: Collaborate with team members to develop proposal strategies, timelines, and budgets.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather information and insights for proposal development.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal development processes and tools.

DAILY AND MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Business Development Intern will have the following responsibilities:

• Research and Identification: Conduct research to identify potential clients, partners, and funding opportunities.

• Proposal Preparation: Assist in preparing proposal content, including market research and client needs analysis.

• Strategy Development: Collaborate with team members to develop proposal strategies, timelines, and budgets.

• Document Management: Organize and maintain proposal-related documents and databases.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas to improve proposal development processes and tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Communications, English, or related field.

• Writing Skills: Experience or demonstrated ability to write proposals, preferably in a business development or related context.