Business Development Intern

CANDIDATES MUST LIVE WITHIN 1 HOUR AND BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ONSITE AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• CHESTERFIELD, MO
• COLUMBIA, MO

 

ABOUT US: 

Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) is dedicated to giving back to Missouri students through impactful programs and scholarships that change lives. We believe in the power of education, community, and the people who make it all possible—our employees.

MSLF’s mission is to provide innovative products and services to help Missouri students, particularly those with insufficient financial resources, to prepare for, enter into and successfully complete higher education at Missouri institutions.

 

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to develop both your creative and analytical skill sets while supporting meaningful work that benefits students across Missouri. You’ll gain experience in professional communications, storytelling, and data-driven strategy—all while making a real impact.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

MOHELA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Business Development & Government Relations team. This opportunity is ideal for a student eager to gain real-world experience in business development, government relations, and marketing within a dynamic corporate environment.

The intern will gain exposure to market research and analysis, product development, sales goal setting, and customer support, while leveraging existing corporate skills and competencies. A significant portion of this role will focus on supporting and maintaining a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database and learning how it is used to support and drive the sales process.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• CRM Database Management

  • Update and maintain contact records as needed
  • Support customer management and tracking activities
  • Organize shared folders, templates, and contact lists

   

  Asset/Material Management and Content Development

  • Inventory and organize materials, assets, and archives
  • Assist with the development of email, social media, blog, and newsletter content
  • Collect and organize customer testimonials and success stories

   

  Customer Relations and Outreach

  • Coordinate meetings and prepare post-event recaps
  • Track approvals and deadlines for outreach activities
  • Potential travel to and participation in an industry conference

 

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in business development, government relations, and marketing
• Develop skills in market research and analysis, product development, sales goals setting, sales processes, and customer support
• Learn how business development efforts support corporate strategic goals

 

JOB DETAILS:

• Durations and Hours: This part-time temporary position requires approximately 15 hours per week, with flexible work hours scheduled within regular business hours. This is a Summer internship with an expected start date of May 25, 2026.
• Compensation: This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $15 per hour. If your academic institution allows you to receive course credit for internship experiences, you must coordinate credit requirements directly with your college or university and communicate to the Foundation any employer requirements (such as supervisory assessments) your institution requires for course credit.
  • PLEASE NOTE THE BENEFITS SUMMARY DOES NOT APPLY TO INTERSHIP POSITIONS.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must reside within 1 hour of our Columbia, MO or Chesterfield, MO office and be able to work onsite.
• Enrollment in an accredited Missouri college or university in an undergraduate program in business, marketing, psychology, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.<