Paid Summer Business Development Intern – Chicago

Austin Community College; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid internship

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Business Development Intern for Summer 2026 to work with their team in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This paid internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by collaborating on projects and presenting findings to leadership. Candidates are required to be current college juniors with a GPA above 3.0 and must demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills. A housing stipend is provided for those relocating for the internship.

Qualifications

• Current Juniors at a four-year college or university are eligible to apply.
• GPA above 3.0 is a requirement.
• Experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• Desire to learn and engage with team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your team on various projects.
• Research information for various projects.
• Present results to leadership.
• Attend intercompany meetings.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, or investors.
• Build a project from creation to completion and present to leadership.

Skills

Curiosity

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Research skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Technology utilization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing a degree in Economics, Finance, or related fields

GPA above 3.0

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Business Development Intern for Summer 2026 to work with their team in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This paid internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by collaborating on projects and presenting findings to leadership. Candidates are required to be current college juniors with a GPA above 3.0 and must demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills. A housing stipend is provided for those relocating for the internship.