Business Development and Workforce Development 2024 Intern

World Business Chicago (WBC), is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city.

Position Summary

World Business Chicago is seeking an undergraduate or graduate studies intern for its Business Development and Workforce Development (BDWD) team. The BDWD team is responsible for driving inclusive economic development across key sectors that result in Pro-Chicago decisions. Key sectors include manufacturing; transportation, distribution, and logistics; life sciences and healthcare innovation; fintech; and food and agtech. We assist businesses with all aspects of location and expansion support, including site selection and government relations. The team is also charged with attracting foreign investment and facilitating joint ventures, partnerships, and intergovernmental agreements; hosting international delegations and sponsoring cultural and corporate events; and convening government, civic and business leaders on issues of global importance.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Business Development and Workforce Development intern include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of proactive promotion strategy designed to strengthen Chicago’s global economic partnerships with a desired foreign direct investment country and key partners
• Providing support for special events and industry convenings as opportunities present
• Assisting in creating a framework for local business retention and expansion outreach, that allows for automating the process
• Identifying deep tech companies for proactive efforts across team
• Building out the “resource partner database”
• Building out protocols for seamless integration of proactive targets with LinkedIn marketing strategies

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate with discretion, recognizing confidential nature of work
• Detailed oriented, with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Understanding of economic development and planning concepts is desired
• Willingness to work in a deadline oriented, fast-paced environment is critical

Qualifications

• Current rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student with studies in urban planning, public policy, economics, business or related filed.

This is a 10-week hybrid summer internship position from June 10 – August 16, 2024, paid at $16.00 per hour with up to 29 hours per week.

To Apply:

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to: Carrie Simmons hr@worldbusinesschicago.com