Public Sector Internship

Job Description

Public Sector Internship | Verizon

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship at Verizon, located in Ashburn, VA. Verizon powers and empowers connections that bring joy, driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. This role is within Verizon’s Public Sector organization, which provides critical solutions to federal, state, and local governments, first responders, and educational institutions. The internship offers a chance to contribute creative energy to high-impact projects, connecting people, places, and things when connections matter most.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Ashburn, VA
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Public Sector Organization
• Mission: Contribute to high-impact projects that deliver critical solutions and grow business within the public sector.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Development: Unlock new business opportunities and support the sales team in closing sales.
• Account Growth: Identify strategies to expand business with existing public sector customers.
• Product Marketing: Assist in crafting compelling programs about our products for customers.
• Customer Support: Partner with the team to resolve customer problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Project Management: Oversee assigned projects while generating smart solutions.

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 10-week full-time hybrid internship from June to August 2026 in Ashburn, VA. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or future sponsorship, and willing to travel and relocate.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and presentation skills. A motivated self-starter who is flexible, dependable, and learns quickly, thriving in varying environments.
• Bonus: Previous experience interacting with customers. Knowledge of contract management, procurement strategy, market research, and sales.