Sales and Proposal Writing Intern

Job Title: Sales & Proposal Writing Intern

Company: Gilson Housing Partners
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid or Remote)
Type: Paid Internship | 15–20 hours/week | Flexible semester start
Target Students: Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Urban Studies

🔹 About Gilson Housing Partners

Gilson Housing Partners is a Fort Lauderdale-based firm transforming affordable housing through a unique blend of technology-driven solutions and person-first service. We work with housing authorities across the U.S. to manage inspections, recertifications, and resident communications—ensuring that vulnerable families remain safely and stably housed.

Our proprietary mobile and web platforms support millions of transactions annually, while our 24/7 bilingual call center and local resident liaisons maintain personalized support. By streamlining housing operations without sacrificing human connection, we’re redefining what it means to serve communities at scale.

🔹 Internship Overview

As a Sales & Proposal Writing Intern, you’ll join a dynamic and purpose-driven team contributing to nationwide housing impact. This role combines business development, strategic communications, and real-world analytics to support our growth while helping people stay in safe, affordable homes.

You’ll gain hands-on experience working across departments—sales, product, marketing, and field operations—while receiving direct mentorship from senior leaders.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Lead Management

Build and maintain curated lead lists

Qualify inbound leads and conduct strategic follow-ups

Maintain accurate CRM records in HubSpot/Salesforce

🔹 Proposal & Content Development

Draft compelling client-facing proposals

Polish presentation materials and decks

Support messaging for key stakeholders and housing authorities

Research prospect needs, markets, and pain points

🔹 Analytics & Reporting

Track lead conversion metrics and segment prospects

Generate insights from sales data

Identify trends and areas for opportunity

🔹 What You’ll Gain

🎯 Real-World B2B Sales Experience – Engage with actual clients and learn the language of business development

🌍 Social Impact Exposure – Learn how mission-driven work supports real people and communities

💼 Career Mentorship – Receive guidance from business and field operations leaders

🧩 Cross-Functional Skills – Work at the intersection of technology, communication, and client service

🕒 Flexible Schedule – Hybrid or remote work options based on your availability

🔹 Ideal Candidate

Currently enrolled or recently graduated in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English

Strong research and analytical thinking

Comfortable with Google Sheets/Excel, Canva, and willing to learn HubSpot or Salesforce

Motivated, detail-oriented, and aligned with our mission of creating meaningful change through housing

🔹 How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief writing sample (e.g., an academic paper or professional document, 1 page max).

For students seeking academic credit, we’re happy to provide a formal offer letter and support documentation as required by NSU.

For questions, contact:
📩 Camila – camila@gilsonhousingpartners.com