Company OverviewWe’re Lumos, a provider of 100% Fiber Optic Internet, Total-Home Wi-Fi, voice and streaming services across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That’s why we’re building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for families, small businesses and communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things – the future. Because whatever the future holds, we make it faster. Learn more at Lumos | High-Speed Fiber Internet Provider in NC, VA and SC (lumosfiber.com).Job SummaryLumos’ 2024 Internship Program is offering an exciting Market & Business Development Intern position supported by one of our Directors of Market Development – helping to connect with the communities for whom we’re building the fiber network of the future. Duties & ResponsibilitiesConduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on trends and issues in broadband.Support Business Development team, which creates custom solutions for multi-family properties and communities, on research and analysis. Track and monitor, draft memos and other documents on broadband issues for various audiences.Assist with coverage and notetaking for various online local government or state legislative events.As needed, represent Lumos through industry associations, consultants, and other potential calls and take notesEnter and maintain data in databases and systems including but potentially not limited to Salesforce and TeamsResearch of community leaders and influencers on ZoomInfoEvent planning and coordinationMonitoring of social and traditional media for Lumos and its competitors/partnersRepresent Lumos at various business, government, and community meetings and events.As needed, speak/present on the internship experience to internal groupsDraft letters of support and/or talking points for broadband for various audiencesConduct desktop research to support Market Development objectives.Attend meetings with a wide variety of internal SMEs on a host of topics.Create a final internship project, paper, video to be discussed.QualificationsEducation: Open to students who have completed their freshman year and are actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.Duration of the program will be for 10 weeks following the end of the spring semester.Core Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with flexibility available. Valid Driver’s License: infrequent travel to worksites or corporate offices may be necessary. Key Competencies: Adherence to regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Professional demeanor and behavior suitable to a workplace environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly build familiarity with other platforms like Salesforce and ZoomInfo. Strong passion for broadband and digital equity. Attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to keep track of multiple projects at once.