Bough Consulting is a decidedly different kind of advisory, assurance, and transformation solutions firm. Working collaboratively with clients in finance, audit, and compliance organizations, we co-create fully integrated and comprehensive solutions that connect people, processes, and technologies to navigate accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.

Our services include finance and accounting advisory, revenue assurance, FP&A advisory and support, risk advisory, and process automation and transformation.

We are busy and sometimes crazy busy delivering exceptional results to our clients with trust, quality, and humanness. Our name 'Bough' means the main branch of a tree - a name that keeps us grounded in nature and emphasizes our belief that we wish to be the main branch on which our clients and employees lean with trust.

For any position we are hiring, we don't just want you to be an ambitious, analytical, multi-skilled, risk-taking go-getter for Bough. We want you to be more. More for yourself and for anything you undertake. Socially responsible, intuitive, empathetic, trustworthy, thoughtful, imaginative, creative, and curious are some words that resonate with us. Your skills are a qualifier, and we believe that each of us is much more than the skills we bring to our job - the person we are looking for...

We are seeking a proactive and creative Growth Initiatives and Business Development Assistant Intern to support various growth-related initiatives at Bough Consulting. This 8-week internship involves supporting content creation, preparing interactive documents and presentations, coordinating testimonial videos, creating event or topic-focused business collaterals, researching trends, preparing original thought pieces, developing partnerships, identifying leads, and reaching out to potential clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has excellent communication and presentation skills, and is eager to contribute to our growth strategies.

• Assist in writing and editing blog posts, articles, and social media updates
• Develop event or topic-focused business collaterals, such as brochures, flyers, and one-pagers
• Create visual content, such as graphics and infographics, using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Collaborate with the content team to brainstorm and develop new content ideas
• Ensure all content aligns with the company's voice, style, and branding guidelines

• Coordinate and manage the collection of video testimonials from clients and partners
• Edit and compile testimonial videos for use in marketing and promotional materials
• Ensure testimonials are high-quality and align with our brand messaging

• Conduct research on industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities
• Prepare original thought pieces and articles for publication on our website and other platforms
• Ensure all content is well-researched, accurate, and provides value to our audience

• Prepare compelling presentations and documents for internal and external use
• Create interactive documents and presentations to engage the reader
• Use data visualization tools to create charts, graphs, and other visual aids
• Present research findings and content ideas to the team

• Assist in identifying and developing strategic partnerships that align with the company's growth objectives
• Support outreach and communication efforts to potential partners and clients
• Conduct lead generation activities, including researching potential clients and partners
• Reach out to leads through cold calling, email campaigns, and other outreach methods
• Set up meetings and follow up with leads to foster relationships and secure new business opportunities

• Assist with the planning and execution of events and webinars
• Provide administrative and strategic support as needed, including scheduling, coordinating meetings, and tracking project timelines
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the successful execution of growth strategies, offering creative input and feedback on initiatives
• Take on any tasks necessary to ensure the company's growth

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in using content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, MS PowerPoint) and content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Basic understanding of SEO principles is a plus
• Ability to visualize data and create compelling presentations
• Interest in business development and partnerships
• Comfortable with cold calling and email outreach