Student - Martindale Brightwood CDC - Small Business Support Intern

The Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation: Small Business Support Intern strengthens the local business ecosystem by supporting outreach, relationship-building, and community programs. This role focuses on ecosystem mapping, neighborhood business directory development, and providing logistical support for workshops and virtual meetings. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and committed to empowering local small businesses and neighborhood economic growth.

Reports To: Small Business Director
Hours: Part-Time – 10 hours per week (some evening hours required)
Location: In-person/ Occasional Field Work

Key Responsibilities & Time Allocation:
1. Ecosystem Mapping & Relationship Building – 35%

• Identify and document key organizations, partners, and stakeholders in the local
  business ecosystem.
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs and community partners.
• Support the collection and organization of ecosystem data for strategic initiatives. 

2. Martindale-Brightwood Quality of Life Pillar Member – 25%

• Represent the organization as a member of the Pillar program.
• Conduct business outreach, surveys, and community engagement as part of the Quality-of-Life initiatives.
• Track participation, share findings, and support neighborhood economic
  development.

3. Neighborhood Business Directory Development – 20%

• Compile and maintain a comprehensive directory of local businesses and
  resources.
• Organize information for accessibility across digital and print formats.
• Collaborate with partners to verify listings and enhance business visibility.

4. Workshop Coordination & Virtual Meeting Support – 15%

• Coordinate logistics for workshops, classes, and training sessions.
• Manage registration, scheduling, and communication with participants and instructors.
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).

5. Administrative & Communications Support – 5%

• Assist with newsletters, announcements, and light social media updates.
• Maintain calendars, contact lists, and documentation.
• Provide general administrative assistance as needed.

Qualifications:

• Interest in community engagement, program coordination, or business support.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with digital tools (Google Workspace, Excel, Canva, CRM systems, Zoom).
• Comfortable conducting outreach and occasional fieldwork.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Passionate about small business growth, community development, and neighborhood improvement initiatives.

***APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS***

• Professional resume 
• Cover letter describing why you are applying, the skills you bring to the position, your career area(s) of interest, and what you hope to professionally achieve from the internship. Submit when asked for additional documents.*

*Students who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered for this position.