Business Development Intern, Summer 2025
Salary Range:$21.00 To $24.00 Hourly
ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending, and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Tepa Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.
LOCATION: Hybrid - Kansas City, MO
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking a business development intern who will assist in researching and analyzing industry data and trends and will support others internally who are managing these same efforts.
The Tepa Companies 2025 Intern Program is a paid opportunity for the duration of 10-12 weeks. Depending on your workload and school schedule, the work schedule will be approximately 40 hours per week in the office location.
Job Functions:
- Assist with creating internal SOP.
- Assist with the review of marketing material, proposals, and collateral.
- Assist with technical writing.
- Support Business Development and Proposal team with special projects.
- Collaborate with the Business Development Team and leadership to develop strategies to drive company growth.
- Assist with identifying new clients that align with Tepa’s business strategy.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communication, Tribal relations, Native American Studies or related fields preferred
- Must be within two years of graduation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Dynamic personality and high energy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint