Corporate Relations Intern

The Corporate Relations Intern is expected to work 5-7 hours per week during regular workplace hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).  Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Actively pursue potential advertisers, sponsors and strategic business relationships; serve as a liaison to these groups
  • Prepare weekly reports about current relationships with advertisers and sponsors, indicating next action steps required; update the database of these contacts, as needed
  • Research potential investors (angel investors/venture capitalists), business accelerator programs and small business contests
  • Maintain strong relationships with campus career center representatives

Location: Virtual
Expected Duration: 12 weeks; option to renew/extend
Compensation/Benefits: Free career coaching and products from Come Recommended and its sponsors; course credit (if desired); virtual environment (no commute or relocation!)

Required Qualifications:

  • Dedicated to the mission of Come Recommended - connecting the best internship and entry-level job candidates with the best employers
  • Must become a Come Recommended member prior to starting
  • Junior or senior pursuing undergraduate degree in business or a related field; also accepting applications from recent graduates
  • Minimum of one prior related internship
  • Strong research and customer service/client relationship skills
  • Able to work independently, but under supervision (virtually/from home)
  • Access to the Internet
  • Driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic

Desired Qualifications:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Interview Questions:

1. Why do you want to intern with Come Recommended?
2. What is your understanding of Come Recommended and its mission? How would you help further this mission?
3. What is your greatest strength and why? Your greatest weakness?
4. What is one feature or service you suggest Come Recommended adds and why?
5. Please share anything else about yourself you want us to consider regarding your candidacy. (What makes you the best candidate?)

Application Instructions:

Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and answers to the interview questions to Heather Huhman, founder & president of Come Recommended, at heather@comerecommended.com. Subject: Corporate Relations Intern.