New Business Development Intern

About Markham

Markham is a creative events agency built for impact. We are a mission-driven, fast-moving team of thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who bring bold ideas to life. From intimate gatherings to large-scale activations, we partner with leading brands, nonprofits, and political organizations to produce events that inspire action and drive connection.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Bentonville, Markham has team members across the country. We produce events that matter: purpose led, progressive, and flawlessly executed.

Markham is obsessed with continuous improvement, meaningful impact, and creating experiences that bring ideas to life.  Our culture is collaborative and curious, fueled by diverse perspectives, sharp instincts, and a shared belief that great work happens when people feel trusted and inspired.

If you thrive in fast paced environments, see challenges as puzzles to be solved, and care deeply about both the process and the outcome, you’ll fit right in at Markham.

About the Internship

The New Business Development Intern will support Markham's New Business team by researching opportunities, coordinating proposal development, and helping manage the processes that bring new partnerships and projects to life.

This internship is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented individual interested in business development, sales strategy, marketing, client engagement, and the live events industry. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting strategic growth initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced agency environment.

What You'll Do

Support research efforts to identify new business opportunities, prospective clients, partners, and industry trends

Assist with proposal development, including gathering information, formatting materials, and managing timelines

Support the preparation of presentations, pitch materials, and client-facing documents

Help maintain new business tracking tools and databases

Assist with organizing proposal libraries, templates, and other business development resources.

Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas that strengthen proposals and client presentations.

• Provide administrative and project support to the New Business team as needed.

What We're Looking For

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Curious, resourceful, and eager to learn.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with Canva, PowerPoint, or CRM platforms is a plus.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience supporting real business development efforts and client pursuits.

Exposure to proposal strategy, competitive research, and agency operations.

Experience collaborating with creative, production, operations, and leadership teams.

Professional mentorship and ongoing feedback.

A deeper understanding of how mission-driven organizations win and deliver impactful work.

Networking opportunities within the events, marketing, and business development industries.

Internship Details

Year-long internship program running September through August, providing the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience throughout the academic year.

Approximately 20–25 hours per week (flexible schedule)

Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate academic commitments.

Paid internship at $20.00 per hour.

Opportunities to work additional hours during evenings and weekends based on business needs and event schedules.

Opportunity to extend the internship or transition into future opportunities based on performance, business needs, and academic availability.

Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required to support the team during events and other peak business periods, including election cycles.