Marketing & Business Development Intern

Swartek Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Swartek Corporation, an IT services company, invites a motivated college student to join as Marketing & Business Development Intern. The role focuses on outreach, LinkedIn marketing, and website content to support growth and client engagement.

You will draft content, track opportunities, and collaborate on capability statements and presentations. Compensation is $15–$20 per hour with remote flexibility; candidates pursuing business, marketing, or communications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and professional email communication.
• Strong research, organization, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media.
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with agency contacts through approved emails and track opportunity status and next steps.
• Research potential clients, government agencies, and business partners.
• Maintain opportunity trackers and update capability statements, company profiles, and presentations.
• Draft LinkedIn and social media posts promoting company services, news, hiring, and events.
• Create simple graphics using Canva and maintain a content calendar.
• Draft, edit, and publish approved website articles and company updates.
• Track basic social media engagement and suggest content improvements.

Skills

Strong writing

Research

LinkedIn marketing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Marketing & Business Development Intern – 2610

Location: Remote (DC/VA/MD Preferred)

Position Description:

Swartek Corporation is an IT services company seeking a motivated college student to support business development outreach, LinkedIn marketing, and website content. This internship offers practical experience in marketing, business communications, and the IT services industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with agency contacts through approved emails and track opportunity status and next steps.
• Research potential clients, government agencies, and business partners.
• Maintain opportunity trackers and update capability statements, company profiles, and presentations.
• Draft LinkedIn and social media posts promoting company services, news, hiring, and events.
• Create simple graphics using Canva and maintain a content calendar.
• Draft, edit, and publish approved website articles and company updates.
• Track basic social media engagement and suggest content improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong writing, proofreading, and professional email communication.
• Good research, organization, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet deadlines, accept feedback, and follow through on assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree or certificate in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework or experience in writing, marketing, or social media.
• Familiarity with Canva, WordPress, or similar content creation tools.
• Interest in IT services and government contracting; prior industry experience is not required.

Compensation: $15–$20 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.