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Business Development Executive roles on CPT put you in client-facing sales and partnership work that must tie directly to your degree program. Your DSO authorizes each CPT placement individually, so the job description needs to align with your curriculum before you can start.
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Heli America Inc. is seeking a thoughtful, organized, and proactive Executive Assistant Intern to support a senior executive with day-to-day coordination, business communication, and research. This role offers hands-on exposure to executive operations, U.S. dealer and customer relationships, and international business in the material handling industry. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys writing, organizing details, researching business topics, and working with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive & Administrative Support:
- Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, assist with travel arrangements, and manage follow-ups.
- Prepare meeting agendas and materials, take clear notes, and track action items and deadlines.
- Organize business documents, reports, presentations, and records while handling confidential information with discretion.
Business Communication Support:
- Draft, proofread, and refine English emails, letters, presentations, and other business materials for clarity, tone, and accuracy.
- Help the executive prepare for meetings and presentations with U.S. dealers, customers, and business partners by developing talking points, anticipating questions, and conducting practice sessions.
- Participate in regular business-focused conversations to support clear, confident English communication and familiarity with U.S. business terminology and communication practices.
- Attend selected meetings and help ensure that decisions, responsibilities, and next steps are clearly documented.
Research & Special Projects:
- Research markets, competitors, industry developments, and other business topics.
- Turn research into concise summaries, briefing notes, or presentation materials.
- Assist with special projects and coordinate with internal teams as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, International Business, or a related field.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong editing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A patient, approachable communication style and comfort providing constructive feedback.
- Good judgment, reliability, and discretion when working with sensitive information.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Availability to work in person at our Midtown Atlanta office 3–4 days per week.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in administrative support, tutoring, mentoring, writing, editing, or customer-facing work.
- Experience working or studying in a multicultural environment.
- Interest in international business, manufacturing, material handling, or supply chain operations.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Direct experience supporting a senior executive and observing business decision-making.
- Exposure to dealer, customer, and partner relationships in the U.S. market.
- Opportunities to develop business writing, research, meeting coordination, and project management skills.
- Practical experience working in an international business environment.
LOCATION
Midtown Atlanta, GA
COMPENSATION
Paid Internship | $20/hour | On-site 3–4 Days per Week
INTRODUCTION
Heli America Inc. is seeking a thoughtful, organized, and proactive Executive Assistant Intern to support a senior executive with day-to-day coordination, business communication, and research. This role offers hands-on exposure to executive operations, U.S. dealer and customer relationships, and international business in the material handling industry. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys writing, organizing details, researching business topics, and working with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive & Administrative Support:
- Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, assist with travel arrangements, and manage follow-ups.
- Prepare meeting agendas and materials, take clear notes, and track action items and deadlines.
- Organize business documents, reports, presentations, and records while handling confidential information with discretion.
Business Communication Support:
- Draft, proofread, and refine English emails, letters, presentations, and other business materials for clarity, tone, and accuracy.
- Help the executive prepare for meetings and presentations with U.S. dealers, customers, and business partners by developing talking points, anticipating questions, and conducting practice sessions.
- Participate in regular business-focused conversations to support clear, confident English communication and familiarity with U.S. business terminology and communication practices.
- Attend selected meetings and help ensure that decisions, responsibilities, and next steps are clearly documented.
Research & Special Projects:
- Research markets, competitors, industry developments, and other business topics.
- Turn research into concise summaries, briefing notes, or presentation materials.
- Assist with special projects and coordinate with internal teams as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, International Business, or a related field.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong editing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A patient, approachable communication style and comfort providing constructive feedback.
- Good judgment, reliability, and discretion when working with sensitive information.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Availability to work in person at our Midtown Atlanta office 3–4 days per week.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in administrative support, tutoring, mentoring, writing, editing, or customer-facing work.
- Experience working or studying in a multicultural environment.
- Interest in international business, manufacturing, material handling, or supply chain operations.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Direct experience supporting a senior executive and observing business decision-making.
- Exposure to dealer, customer, and partner relationships in the U.S. market.
- Opportunities to develop business writing, research, meeting coordination, and project management skills.
- Practical experience working in an international business environment.
LOCATION
Midtown Atlanta, GA
COMPENSATION
Paid Internship | $20/hour | On-site 3–4 Days per Week
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Get Access To All JobsBusiness Development Executive CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Executive role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the duties connect directly to your academic program. Business development work in market research, partnership strategy, or sales operations typically maps to business, management, or marketing curricula. Your DSO reviews the employer's job description against your program's learning objectives, so a detailed offer letter with specific responsibilities is what drives the decision.
Can I do CPT for a Business Development Executive role at a startup without a formal HR department?
Yes, but the absence of a formal HR team means the documentation burden falls entirely on you and the hiring manager. Get the offer letter on company letterhead, with your title, start date, hours per week, and a description of duties. Your DSO needs all of that before issuing the updated I-20, and smaller employers sometimes need coaching on what to include.
How do I find Business Development Executive jobs that are open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with a track record of hiring F-1 students in work authorization categories. Filtering for companies familiar with CPT and OPT avoids the back-and-forth that happens when you're the first international student a hiring manager has encountered. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship history speeds up the offer and onboarding process significantly.
Does CPT for a Business Development Executive role affect my OPT eligibility later?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your CPT authorization at part-time hours or limit full-time placements to under 12 cumulative months across your entire degree program.
What should I do if an employer asks me to start before my updated I-20 arrives?
You cannot legally begin work before CPT authorization appears on your I-20, even if the offer is signed. Starting early creates an unauthorized employment record that can jeopardize future visa status and OPT eligibility. Ask your DSO for an expedited review, give the employer a firm revised start date, and confirm in writing that you'll begin only after the updated I-20 is issued.