Martindale-Brightwood CDC: Small Business Intern

***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.*

To apply, you MUST submit a resume and a cover letter to this application as an attachment. *Students who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered for this position.

The Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood in Indianapolis through housing development, small business development, workforce development, home preservation, and resident focused programs. The Small Business Program Intern supports the delivery of small business programs and community initiatives through outreach, event coordination, and administrative support. This internship provides hands-on experience working with entrepreneurs, supporting community-based programs, and contributing to economic development efforts in the Martindale-Brightwood community. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, community development, or public service. 

Work Schedule 

10-15 hours per week, schedule determined collaboratively, 2-3 evenings monthly for events. 

Position Responsibilities

• ​​​Build relationships with local business owners and entrepreneurs through community outreach and resource connection. 
• Conduct research on local businesses, community needs, and economic development resources to support small business programs. 
• Support community engagement by assisting with surveys, data collection, and outreach efforts for the Martindale-Brightwood Economic Development Pillar. 
• Track and organize participation data, community feedback, and program information to help evaluate outreach efforts and identify opportunities. 
• Collaborate with the Small Biz Squad to support volunteer initiatives, community events, and local business engagement activities. 
• Assist with newsletters, contact lists, communications, and administrative tasks to support daily operations and program coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Current college or university student (all majors welcome: business, liberal arts, communications, political science, public affairs, etc.) 
• Reliability and ability to meet scheduling expectations 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) 
• Interest in entrepreneurship, community engagement, or nonprofit work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized, reliable, and able to take initiative 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Comfortable engaging with diverse populations, including individuals and businesses in low- to moderate-income communities, with cultural awareness and professionalism 
• Basic familiarity with digital tools (email, spreadsheets, virtual platforms)

Other Expectations

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 
• Comply with University standards and policies. 
• Ensure confidentiality of information.
• Represent Butler University with professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions with the host organization.