Public Works Partners seeks a dynamic visual storyteller with a flair for graphic communications and succinct writing aimed at enhancing communities. Our expanding firm is focused on forming a dedicated team to promote our services and highlight our achievements in boosting organizational performance and generating meaningful impact for stakeholders. The Business Development Project Coordinator/Intern is crucial in bolstering our marketing and business development efforts to secure new clients and form strategic partnerships. This role demands exceptional, adaptable communication skills, proficiency in conducting thorough market research and analysis, and the capability to meticulously monitor and document the progress of various campaigns and initiatives. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess the initiative to manage their workload independently, and are skilled at collaborative work.
As a Business Development Project Coordinator/Intern, you will work on specific projects with varying timeframes. The internship is expected to begin in early 2025 and will be part-time during the spring semester with the potential to be extended to a full-time internship in the summer, if agreed upon. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our firm’s marketing strategies and business expansion endeavors.
The Role
§ Design and produce graphic art and visual materials for print and digital media to promote our firm’s services and build a pipeline of incoming clients.
§ Create and execute design solutions and collaterals for marketing, advertising sales, internal and external communications, and client deliverables.
§ Track, document, and follow up on the cultivation of prospective clients using our CRM system.
§ Synthesize results from past client engagements into succinct success stories, highlighting the outcome, approach, and problem-solving on behalf of the client.
§ Support the maintenance of the firm’s website and social media presence; conceptualize and write blog posts on both our project work and policy issues in NYC; draft our monthly newsletter; run analytics reports to evaluate the success of the content strategy.
§ Support Public Works’ events strategy and speaking engagements by researching partners in attendance, preparing talking points, drafting brochure content, and developing presentations to showcase our experience and expertise.
§ Plan, schedule, and implement logistics for meetings and small-scale events.
§ Support and lead aspects of proposal development and content generation.
§ Other tasks and opportunities that will arise and fit with the Project Coordinator’s interests and skills.
Qualifications
§ Currently enrolled in a marketing or communications program, or similar areas of study, at the graduate level
§ Strong knowledge of social media platforms and original content creation; familiarity with digital marketing strategies is a plus
§ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, Adobe Design Suite – including InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with CRM software is a plus
§ Fundamental graphic design skillsrequired for success
§ Excellent communication skills: crisp, compelling writing; visual display of information; and excellent verbal communications skills
§ Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
§ Strong interest in working with New York City nonprofits or government agencies
§ An eye for detail—including proofing grammar and copy editing
Entrepreneurial approach and excitement towards new business opportunities