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Public Sector Internship | Verizon
The Tone:
This is an internship at Verizon, located in Ashburn, VA. Verizon connects people to what brings them joy, driving innovation and impact through a community that anticipates, leads, and builds trust. This Public Sector Internship is crucial for delivering essential connections and critical solutions to clients in state, local, and education sectors, supporting first responders and enriching learning experiences.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Ashburn, VA
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Public Sector Organization
• Mission: Drive business growth and provide critical solutions for state, local, and education sector clients.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Development: Unlock new business opportunities and partner with the sales team to close sales.
• Customer Growth: Find strategic ways to grow business with existing customers within the public sector.
• Product Programs: Assist in crafting compelling programs about Verizon products to engage customers.
• Problem Resolution: Partner with the team to resolve customer problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Market Research: Provide comprehensive competitive product and market research support to the team.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Sales, Business, Political Science, Marketing, Communications/Public Relations, or a related major, with an expected completion between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Experience: Ability to participate in a hybrid 10-week full-time internship from June 2026 to August 2026, based in Ashburn, VA. Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship. Willingness to travel and relocate.
• Skills: Motivation, self-starting ability, adaptability, dependability, and a capacity for quick learning and smart risk-taking.
• Bonus: Previous experience interacting with customers. Experience or knowledge of contract management, procurement strategy, market research, or sales. Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
