Intern

Essential Duties and Responsibilities -

60% Application & Selection Operations

• Manage the application system monitor submissions and communicate with applicants
• Conduct initial screening
• Assign reviewers and track evaluations
• Schedule and moderate pitch sessions
• Coordinate internal calendars and recordings
• Support selection committee logistics
• Manage onboarding and communications with selected founders

• Maintain internal FAQ/Q&A resources

20% Administrative & Team Support

• Contribute to an operations manual
• Join team meetings and provide process improvement suggestions
• Participate in pitch judging when possible

10% Additional Coordination

• Manage miscellaneous scheduling and internal documentation
• Support ad hoc requests related to program operations

10% Suggestion for future improvements

• Proactively suggest enhancements and new approaches to improve recruitment evaluation and overall program operations

Prerequisites -

Education:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Entrepreneurship Business or a related field

Experience:

Some experience in startup support operations student leadership or related coordination work preferred

Certifications Licenses etc:

Not required

Specialized Knowledge and Skills -

Language Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Mathematical Skills:

Basic spreadsheet (Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel) calculations and tracking

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to evaluate startup fit against program criteria and follow structured decision frameworks

Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs Spreadsheets Slides) and Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word; working knowledge of Notion (including database features); familiarity with Calendly; hosting and managing esperience in video conferencing tools; experience with Box or Docsend for document management.

Work Environment and Physical Demands -

General Work Environment:

General office environment (Hybrid Palo Alto & Remote)

Noise:

Moderate noise level

Standing/Lifting:

Occasional lifting of PC equipment

Visual:

Requires long hours of computer screen reading

Stress:

Moderate stress levels; shifting priorities and the ability to quickly react to meet deadlines are necessary.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required for in-person events or group meetings.

This may include periodic on-site gatherings in Palo Alto or special program sessions.