Business Development Research Support Intern - Summer 2027

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Places to Work 2026

ESOP from day one

Paid parental leave

Generous time off

Benefits from day one

Work-life balance focus

Job summary

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates is seeking a BD & Research Support Intern to research prospects and current clients, ensuring accurate CRM data to support regional business development efforts. The role offers hands-on exposure to webinars, proposals, and research projects in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

The position requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, strong internet research, and proficiency in Excel and Word, plus excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university (junior standing or below).
• Strong internet research skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospecting research.
• Assist the team with monthly reporting.
• Identify/update email addresses resulting from company webinars and email campaigns.
• Assist team members with targeted company information needed for research projects.
• Aid the marketing team and provide webinar support (pre, post, and during).
• Assist with the creation of agreements, proposals, and process agreements.
• Complete other projects such as 10-k Annual Review, refreshing Major Presence States research, and Database Client Account update.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Internet research

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• - 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• - Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• - Company paid parental leave
• - Generous time off package
• - Multiple benefit plans (https://dmainc.com/careers/benefits/us/), eligibility begins on day one of employment
• - Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The BD & Research Support Intern researches and gathers data on prospects and current clients, and ensuresaccurateinformation is entered andmaintainedin the CRM Database to support the regional business development process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• - Conduct prospecting research
• - Assistthe team with monthly reporting
• - Identify/update email addresses resulting from company webinars and email campaigns
• - Assistteam members with targeted company information needed for research projects
• - Aid the marketing team and providewebinarsupport (pre, post, and during)
• - Assistwith the creation of agreements, proposals, and process agreements
• - Complete other projects as assigned such as 10-k Annual Review, refreshing Major Presence States research, and Database Client Account update
• - Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• - Pursuing aBachelor’sdegree at an accredited university (junior standing or below)
• - Strong internet research skills
• - Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• - Good verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week

Travel: Less than 10% travel required

Physical Activity:

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

Frequent repetitive motions with hands

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