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2026 Summer Intern, Sales Associate

_About Us_

ICF is a publicly traded consulting firm with 9,000+ employees and a proven track record delivering large-scale HUD CDBG-DR and FEMA-funded disaster recovery programs across the country. We partner with state and local governments to help communities rebuild stronger, safer, and more resilient after natural disasters.

_Position Overview_

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Intern to support our Business Development and Capture team. This role offers hands-on experience in government consulting, proposal development, and sales strategy within the disaster recovery and resilience sector. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn how large-scale federal and state-funded programs are pursued and won.

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August.** **The internship can be** **fully-remote** **from any U.S** **.** **Pay is expected to be $23 per hour.** **At this time** **, we are unable to provide housing** **nor** **relocation assistance for this position. 

Responsibilities:

+ Meeting Support: Take detailed notes during internal and client-facing meetings; distribute accurate and timely summaries/action items to relevant stakeholders.

+ Sales Materials: Assist in drafting and designing pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, and other client-facing materials tailored to disaster recovery and resilience services.

+ Content Creation: Develop and update marketing and sales content, including website and social media posts, success stories, and capability statements.

+ Research & Analysis:

+ Conduct research on potential government and private sector targets, funding opportunities, and procurement forecasts.

+ Monitor competitors’ activities, market positioning, and program performance.

+ Pipeline Support: Help maintain CRM entries, track leads, and update pursuit status reports.

+ Collaboration: Work closely with business development leads, proposal managers, and technical experts to align messaging and strategy.

+ Assist in the creation and maintenance of various documents and materials for presentations

+ Special projects that support the division needs

Basic Qualifications:  

+ By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours in public policy, writing, government, business or related field

Preferred Qualification** **s:

+ Interest in government contracting, consulting, disaster recovery, or resilience preferred.

+ Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

+ Strong time management skills

+ Ability to learn new things quickly

+ Experience conducting research, organizing, and analyzing information

+ Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skill in SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint

+ Commitment to making a difference through work in environment, energy, and social justice

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  [email protected]  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about  workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  [email protected] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

**Pay Range** - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$34,392.00 - $58,466.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)