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As a Business Development Associate, you will support company growth initiatives by helping identify new business opportunities, building client relationships, and assisting with strategic development efforts. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates seeking long-term career growth in business development, sales, marketing, account management, and client relations.

<p>We are currently seeking a motivated and career-driven Entry-Level Business Development Associate to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in business development, sales, client relations, account management, marketing, or market expansion.</p><p>As a Business Development Associate, you will support company growth initiatives by helping identify new business opportunities, building client relationships, and assisting with strategic development efforts. This role offers hands-on experience, paid training, and professional mentorship in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.</p><p>No prior experience is required — we are looking for motivated individuals with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow professionally.</p><h2>Entry-Level Business Development Associate Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Assist with identifying new business opportunities and growth strategies</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, customers, and business partners</li><li>Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors, and target markets</li><li>Support the creation of business presentations, proposals, and client materials</li><li>Collaborate with marketing, sales, and leadership teams to support company goals</li><li>Track business performance metrics and assist with reporting and analysis</li><li>Help develop strategies to improve customer acquisition and business growth</li><li>Represent the company professionally during networking events, community outreach initiatives, and promotional activities</li><li>Maintain accurate records and support daily business operations</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Positive attitude with a strong work ethic</li><li>Ability to multitask and stay organized in fast-paced environments</li><li>Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail</li><li>Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team</li><li>Interest in business development, sales, marketing, communications, or client relations</li><li>Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply</li><li>No previous experience required — paid training provided</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in customer service, sales, marketing, retail, or hospitality is a plus but not required</li><li>Strong presentation and relationship-building skills</li><li>Goal-oriented mindset with leadership potential</li><li>Basic knowledge of business strategy or market research is helpful</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Paid training and hands-on business development experience</li><li>Career growth and advancement opportunities</li><li>Professional mentorship and leadership development programs</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Competitive pay plus performance-based bonuses and incentives</li><li>Opportunity to work with growing campaigns, clients, and business initiatives</li><li>Fast-paced, energetic workplace culture focused on professional growth</li></ul><p>This entry-level position is ideal for candidates seeking long-term career growth in business development, sales, marketing, account management, and client relations. Apply today to join our growing team!</p>

THE GEM Inc.

Business Development Associate - Entry Level

Analysis Skills

Business Development

Business Growth

Business Operations

Business Strategy

Business Support

Campaigns

Communication Skills

Customer Acquisition

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Detail Oriented

Industry/Trade Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Market Research

Marketing

Marketing Communications

Mentoring

Mergers and Acquisitions

Multitasking

Networking Events

Operational Support

Operations

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Performance Metrics

Problem Solving Skills

Promotional Programs

Record Keeping

Retail

Sales

Sales Management

Sales Prospecting

Strategic Planning

Target Marketing

Team Player

Partner GoHire

We partner with leading nonprofit organizations to support community outreach, donor engagement, and mission-driven marketing campaigns through face-to-face engagement and high-impact public initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking a long-term path in business management, nonprofit leadership, marketing, operations, and team development.

<p>We partner with leading nonprofit organizations to support <strong>community outreach, donor engagement, and mission-driven marketing campaigns</strong> through face-to-face engagement and high-impact public initiatives.</p><p>We are actively hiring a <strong>Business Management Trainee</strong> to join our full-time, entry-level <strong>Leadership Development Program</strong>. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking a long-term path in <strong>business management, nonprofit leadership, marketing, operations, and team development</strong>.</p><p>No prior experience is required. We provide <strong>paid training, structured mentorship, and performance-based advancement opportunities</strong>, allowing you to grow into leadership roles based on merit, effort, and results—not tenure.</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>As a Business Management Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in:</p><ul><li> Business operations and campaign coordination </li><li> Team leadership, coaching, and performance development </li><li> Nonprofit outreach and community engagement strategy </li></ul><p>You will work directly on community initiatives, assist with team coordination, support outreach campaigns, and help analyze performance metrics while building foundational leadership and management skills.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li> Participate in structured leadership and business development training </li><li> Support community outreach events and nonprofit campaign execution </li><li> Assist with team scheduling, staffing, and on-site operations </li><li> Build relationships with community partners and event stakeholders </li><li> Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members </li><li> Mentor entry-level staff and assist with team development </li><li> Track, analyze, and report campaign performance metrics </li><li> Represent nonprofit partners with professionalism and integrity </li></ul><h2>Who We're Looking For</h2><p>We are seeking motivated individuals who are:</p><ul><li> Recent graduates or early-career professionals </li><li> Strong communicators with leadership potential </li><li> Team-oriented, coachable, and growth-focused </li><li> Interested in business operations, marketing, or nonprofit leadership </li><li> Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills </li><li> Driven by purpose, performance, and career advancement </li></ul><p>Preferred (not required):</p><ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field </li><li> Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or team-based environments </li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li> Paid training and structured leadership development program </li><li> Fast-track career advancement into management roles </li><li> Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and business operations </li><li> Direct mentorship from experienced leadership professionals </li><li> Performance-based promotions (no seniority-based advancement) </li><li> Exposure to national nonprofit campaigns and community initiatives </li><li> Collaborative, high-energy, mission-driven work environment </li></ul><h2>Ideal for LinkedIn Job Seekers Searching:</h2><ul><li> Entry-level business jobs </li><li> Leadership development program jobs </li><li> Management trainee positions </li><li> Nonprofit marketing careers </li><li> Business operations entry-level roles </li><li> Recent graduate jobs in business or marketing </li></ul><h2>Apply Now – Immediate Openings Available</h2><p>We are hiring immediately for motivated candidates ready to begin their careers in <strong>business management and nonprofit leadership</strong>.</p>

Entry Level Marketing Manager

Career Development

Coaching

Community Relations

Community Support

Marketing Campaign

Nonprofit

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The Finance Department’s major areas of responsibility include financial planning (budgets, forecasts, and analytics), accounting and reporting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, gift processing, tax returns and compliance, risk management, investment oversight and treasury management. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

How You’ll Contribute The Finance team is a valued thought partner at the forefront of decision making, providing timely and accurate financial information, deriving meaningful insights from data, and empowering the organization with innovative solutions which are agile and nimble to grow and adapt quickly to change. The Finance Department’s major areas of responsibility include financial planning (budgets, forecasts, and analytics), accounting and reporting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, gift processing, tax returns and compliance, risk management, investment oversight and treasury management. Reporting to the Deputy CFO & Controller, the Director, Grants Compliance acts as the primary steward of the overarching structures, policies, and procedures that govern the Society’s management of external foreign-funded grants, potential future US Grants cooperative agreements, and subawards. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle for both the National Geographic Society and its Explorer subrecipients, ensuring all activities adhere to donor government laws, legal requirements, and internal policies. Working collaboratively with Partnerships, Finance, Legal and Business Affairs, the Director is responsible for mitigating risk, disseminating official guidance and creating project-specific grant manuals to guide successful project implementation. Future supervisory responsibilities and the expansion of the team will be contingent upon the successful winning of new grants and cooperative agreements. Your Impact Key Responsibilities Award & Subaward Management (35%) Oversee the full grant lifecycle, serving as the agency liaison for comprehending and implementing all official guidelines . Assist with the drafting and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and ensure subaward objectives align with Donor Grant Agreements. Oversee the subaward application evaluation process, screening applications for completeness and managing the Advisory Committee review process. Draft subaward documents and addendums, negotiate final subaward budgets, and confirm final legal review. Ensure proper closeout procedures for all awards and subawards, coordinating final reporting, equipment disposition, and verifying appropriate document retention. Risk Assessment & Compliance Enforcement (35%) Conduct rigorous pre-award vetting and risk assessments for Explorer applicants, which includes reference checks, desk reviews, site visits, and environmental due diligence. Prepare and document Subaward Negotiation Memorandums and Risk Assessment Surveys to justify award decisions and establish risk mitigation plans. Manage instances of subawardee noncompliance by developing corrective action plans, imposing additional oversight, temporarily withholding payments, or suspending/terminating subawards when necessary. Review and approve Explorer subawardee invoices prior to payment to ensure expenses are documented, eligible, and allowable per the grant budget. Ensure that subawardee procurement practices meet competition requirements, appropriate thresholds, and procurement integrity standards. Guidance, Training & Auditing (30%) Develop and conduct training tutorials for Explorer subawardees on compliance matters, including ethics, procurement, financial reporting, and record keeping. Maintain open communication with internal departments (Finance, Legal, Audit) to inform business decisions and enforce proper data management and third-party risk assessment systems. Ensure subrecipients maintain accurate inventory and financial records. Provide ongoing monitoring, coordinate with internal and external auditors, and respond to audits involving external awards. What You’ll Bring Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required. Minimum Years and Type of Experience At least 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit or higher education grants compliance, financial planning, and internal audit. Minimum of 3 years of management experience is highly preferred. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Workday or similar integrated general ledger systems. Experience with international grants, particularly compliance and subaward monitoring. Requirements and Qualifications Analytical & Problem Solving: Exceptional business, financial, and analytical skills with an ability to manage large amounts of data, perform in-depth risk assessments, and make sound business judgments. Ability to deal with issues at a highly detailed level as well as from a broad-based, strategic perspective. Communication & Collaboration: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills to effectively interface with staff, agency representatives, and subawardees in a highly professional manner. Acts as a trusted thought-partner who can facilitate training and provide technical assistance. Work Ethic & Time Management: Self-reliant with strong initiative, capable of prioritizing workload, and dependable in meeting frequent deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Integrity & Teamwork: Demonstrated integrity, a customer-service focus, and a track record of working effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both independently and as part of a team. Requires the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive materials. Supervision 1-5 staff members Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $156,750.00 - $165,000.00. In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks. Job Designation Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. Who We Are The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Our mission is only complete when our staff, explorers, educators, youth and partners are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace each person’s identity, experiences, and abilities, and we commit to cultivating an environment where everyone benefits from opportunity, mutual respect and a sense of belonging. National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and parental leave time, a 401(k) plan, flexible work options, and career development.

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