Altru Health System is Offering a
Primary Care Business Development Internship
During Spring/Summer 2014
Are you looking for the following to advance your future career in
Business Development?
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Hands-on business development experience
Good references for resume and meaningful stories for future job interviews
Challenging assignments
Flexible working conditions
Networking opportunities including mentoring
Internship Description
Altru Health System is seeking an unpaid* Business Development Intern to join the Primary Care
Administration team for Spring/Summer 2014! The intern can expect a unique hands-on learning
experience to develop key skills and learn the roles and functions of a Business Development professional
in the Healthcare industry. The Intern will assist in the development and implementation of a business
development strategy for the Primary Care Division at Altru Health System with the goal of increasing
patient encounters.
Student Learning Objectives
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Prepare and implement a business development plan.
Research and train staff on effective sales techniques and recommend changes to the process.
Identify target consumers and create a database to track them.
Develop community partnerships with goal to increase patient encounters.
Build digital awareness through online marketing, social media, leads in online forums, etc…
Internship Requirements
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Student in a four year Bachelor’s university degree program, (Preferred Master’s degree program) in
Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Marketing,
Communications, or a related field.
Experience with developing business development plans/strategy.
Exhibits excellent organization skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to
proactively identify, coordinate and apply resources appropriately.
Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills, the ability to be outwardly engaging, approachable,
flexible, confident and enthusiastic personality, and the ability to motivate people.
Willing to work 15-20 hours per week in an office setting at Altru Health System’s main campus.
Contact Information
If you are interested and meet the requirements, please contact Mike by Friday, April 25, 2014:
Michael J. Little, MBA
Financial Information Analyst/Planning Specialist | Primary Care Administration
Altru Health System | P.O. Box 6003 | Grand Forks, ND 58206-6003
701.780.5646 phone | mlittle@altru.org
*Students may be eligible for college credit depending on individual Academic Department requirements. Please see your Academic Department Chair for more details.