Growth Enablement Intern

Monmouth University; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF’s utility practice is growing, and we’re seeking a Growth Enablement intern for a 10-week, full-time program starting in June 2027. This hybrid role (2x per week) is based in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA, with no relocation or housing assistance.

You will support BD by developing client materials, refreshing the proposal content library, and designing PowerPoint visuals, leveraging AI tools under the PAGE Team. By start date, a minimum of 60 college credits in related field is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Experience conducting research, organizing, and analyzing information.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skill in SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build hands-on experience in business development (BD) operations by supporting the Growth Enablement team and SMEs in developing client-facing materials.
• Audit and refresh outdated content in the proposal content library.
• Design editable PowerPoint graphics and visuals that translate complex ideas.
• Explore and apply AI tools to accelerate content development.
• By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college level credit hours in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Environmental Studies, or related field.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Research

Teamwork

MS Office

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Minimum 60 college credits in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ICF’s utility practice is poised for significant growth over the next five years. From decarbonization of energy generation, to grid modernization, to energy efficiency and electrification of buildings and vehicles, ICF’s utility clients are at the center of a fundamental shift in the energy industry. To meet our goals, we are looking for an energetic intern to support our project activities. As an intern, you will gain insights into the energy industry and the emerging solutions utilities are adopting to provide their customers pathways to a more sustainable future against climate change. You will work with a team of industry leading solutions experts, and report to the Senior Manager, Growth Enablement on the Proposals, Analytics, and Growth Enablement (PAGE) Team who will connect you directly to these thought leaders. You will also gain hands-on exposure to business development activities that support our utility clients. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.

This is a full-time, 10-week internship that will begin in early June 2027. This role will be hybrid (2x per week) from Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. At this time, relocation or housing assistance is not available. Pay is expected to be $23/hour.

We’recurrently hiring a Growth Enablement intern to join us virtually from June through August 2027:

• Build hands-on experience in business development (BD) operations by supporting the Growth Enablement team and subject matter experts (SMEs) in developing client-facing materials, including discovery questions, one-pager brochures, and pitch decks, contributing research, drafts, and edits under close guidance from team members and SMEs
• Audit and refresh outdated content in the proposal content library, working alongside BD writers and SMEs to ensure materials are current, reusable, and easy to find.
• Design editable PowerPoint graphics and visuals that translate complex ideas and technical concepts into clear, compelling content that strengthens proposal readability.
• Explore and apply AI tools to accelerate content development, from drafting and editing to organizing and formatting materials.
• By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college level credit hours in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Environmental Studies, or related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to learn new things quickly
• Experience conducting research, organizing, and analyzing information
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skill in SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.