Small Business Development Center Student Intern

Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor; no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session and no more than 35 hours per week during breaks.

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Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

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The Pace University Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) mission is to provide in-depth and confidential one-on-one business advisement, training, and market research to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or launch their businesses. Our center's no-cost services include helping our clients to access financing; developing business plans and financial projections; identifying procurement opportunities, in particular for minority and women-owned businesses; and implementing strategies for increasing sales.

To be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to sbdc@pace.edu

The intern will work with the SBDC's Director and Business Advisors to deliver services in:

• Project Management

• Handle business assistance inquiries from entrepreneurs and arrange meetings with SBDC advisors as well as other relevant resources

• Communicate with existing clients regarding small business progress

• Manage ongoing updates of the contacts database

• Small Business Assistance Programming

• Client Advisory - work alongside business advisors and join client meetings to complete project deliverables such as business plans, website, and social media marketing strategies, financial projections, and business growth strategies

• Market Research - help clients to identify demographic, economic, and other key data through our network's Research Network

• SBDC Center Marketing

• Community outreach regarding prospective collaborations in support of small business clients

• Help develop the website and social media content to build awareness of the Pace SBDC and its services.

Current student in the Lubin School of Business preferred with a focus in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, or other appropriate disciplines

Project management, case management, and/or customer service experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience managing social media accounts, developing websites, and/or graphic design is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs

Must handle confidential information in a discreet manner and work independently.