Intern, Events Business Development

American Clean Power Association (ACP); Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

American Clean Power Association (ACP) is seeking an Events Business Development Intern to assist the Event Sales & Business Development team. You will support pre-conference planning, exhibitor communications, and sales outreach, gaining hands-on experience across sponsorship fulfillment and conference operations.

The internship runs Feb 1–May 28, 2027, full-time (30-40 hours/week) with a pay rate of $20/hour, ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing events, business development, sales,

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Exhibitor and sponsor support: review booth designs, coordinate with exhibitors, collect logos, COIs and payments.
• Sales and business development support: outreach to partners, lead research, CRM data entry.
• Customer service support: manage high volume phone calls and emails, professional communication.
• Event planning and administrative support: maintain records, trackers, and provide general team support.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Business/Marketing/Communications/Event Management/Hospitality or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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 decisionsto exhibitorsprofessionally and promptly.
• Coordinate with the General Service Contractor (GSC)regardingbooth-related inquiries, compliance issues, and exhibitor support needs.
• Communicatewith exhibitorsand sponsorsto ensure collection of required items, such as logos, Booth Designs/renderings, Certificates of Insurance (COI's), payments, and other items to support fulfillment.
• Assistexhibitors 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 andprospectresearch initiatives.
• Assistwith sales pipeline management and CRM data entry.
• Track outreach efforts andassistwith follow‑up communications.
• Prepareandupdatesales materials, prospect lists, and account information for business developmentefforts.

Customer Service Support

• Partner with the Coordinator to manage a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls and emails, responding to inquiries ina timelyand professional manner.
• Escalate complex issues toappropriate teammembers when necessary.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of communications and partner interactions.

Event Planning & Administrative Support

• Assistwith exhibitor and sponsor fulfillment tracking.
• Helpmaintainevent records, databases, and internal project trackers.
• Provide general administrative support to the Business Development team as needed.

Education, Experience, Skills

• Currently pursuing or recentlycompleteda degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with sharpattention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring timely response to internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Proficiencywith 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.