Intern, Events Business Development

American Clean Power Association (ACP); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) invites an Events Business Development Intern to assist the Event Sales & Business Development team during peak conference planning season. This hands-on role covers event sales, sponsorship fulfillment, exhibitor management, customer service, and conference operations.

The internship runs Feb 2027–May 2027, is full-time (30-40 hours/week), and pays $20/hour. Ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing events, business development, sales, marketing,

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support exhibitor and sponsor fulfillment and communications.
• Assist with sales outreach, lead generation, and CRM data entry.
• Provide timely customer service to partners and attendees.
• Support event planning and administrative tasks.

Skills

Event marketing

Sales outreach

CRM data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

About Us

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility‑scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast‑growing, low‑cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.

About Us

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility‑scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast‑growing, low‑cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.

Position Summary

The Events Business Development Intern will support the Event Sales & Business Development team during one of the busiest conference planning periods of the year. This role provides hands‑on experience in event sales, sponsorship fulfillment, exhibitor management, customer service, and conference operations. The intern will work closely with Sales, Logistics, and Vendor partners to support pre‑conference planning activities, exhibitor communications, sales outreach, and administrative projects that contribute to the success of large‑scale industry events. The internship will run from approximately February 1st to May 28th, 2027 and is anticipated to be full‑time (30-40 hours per week) with a pay rate of $20/hour. This opportunity is ideal for current students or recent graduates interested in events, business development, sales, marketing, or association management.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Exhibitor & Sponsor Support

• Review exhibitor booth design submissions to ensure compliance with event rules and regulations.
• Approve or decline booth designs based on established guidelines and communicate decisions to exhibitors professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate with the General Service Contractor (GSC) regarding booth‑related inquiries, compliance issues, and exhibitor support needs.
• Communicate with exhibitors and sponsors to ensure collection of required items, such as logos, Booth Designs/renderings, Certificates of Insurance (COI’s), payments, and other items to support fulfillment.
• Assist exhibitors and sponsors with event‑related questions and requests.

Sales & Business Development Support

• Conduct outreach to prospective partners through phone calls and email campaigns.
• Support lead generation and prospect research initiatives.
• Assist with sales pipeline management and CRM data entry.
• Track outreach efforts and assist with follow‑up communications.
• Prepare and update sales materials, prospect lists, and account information for business development efforts.

Customer Service Support

• Partner with the Coordinator to manage a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls and emails, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate team members when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of communications and partner interactions.

Event Planning & Administrative Support

• Assist with exhibitor and sponsor fulfillment tracking.
• Help maintain event records, databases, and internal project trackers.
• Provide general administrative support to the Business Development team as needed.

Education, Experience, Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring timely response to internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Professional, positive, and solution‑oriented attitude.

Job Conditions

We are a fast‑paced, high‑energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This position may experience high‑level work demands and independent decision‑making under tight timelines. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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ACP provides this information to third‑party service providers to store and process this data on our behalf, for background checks, and for regulatory compliance. ACP does not sell any applicant personal information.