Fall 2026 TechTown Detroit Internship Program

About the Organization

TechTown is Wayne State Universitys entrepreneurship hub. We empower Detroit-based startups and local businesses by providing resources a collaborative workspace and entrepreneurship education to further accelerate inclusive economic development across Detroit.

About the Opportunity

TechTown Detroits internship program is a 15-week cohort that provides each student with real-life hands-on experience coaching and mentoring and the opportunity to meet people in roles across the organization and our partners. The Intern must bring a positive attitude a can-do spirit and high energy alongside attention to detail.

The Impact You Will Make:

We are hiring interns for the following departments:

Ops:

Ops offers back office services (HR payroll benefits and finance) for startups nonprofits and growing teams.

• Looking for someone who has exposure and interest in either accounting or HR.
• Help with developing communications building SOPs and gaining experience with entry-level HR and finance work.
• Other duties as assigned.

MarCom:

Our MarCom (short for Marketing and Communications) team works on all things brand content and creative design for all TechTown departments.

• Capture additional content (for social) help edit and update website content assist in building assets in Canva and help organize Flickr.
• Work on any company-wide ad-hoc projects that come up.
• Other duties as assigned.

BSE:

Our Business Services and Engagement team provides resources for small businesses and tech startups through activations such as First Thursdays Ask an Expert and the Small Business Support Hub.

• Assist with day-of events such as First Thursdays company-wide training sessions resource tabling events etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applies to All Departments:

• Must be organized possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven and community-oriented.
• Must actively work on daily assignments and by the end of the internship have completed and prepared to present your internship project.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Must be a current Wayne State University student enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
• A detail-oriented and flexible attitude
• High energy while maintaining professionalism and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks supporting clerical administrative and project management functions.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication background.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
• The ability to commit to up to a 15-week internship during either the Fall Winter or Summer semesters.

Salary:

Interns are part-time at $20 per hour.

Work Arrangements:

TechTown Detroit team members work 3 days in the office and 3 days out in the field supporting clients. The Interns work location will depend on the needs of the department they are interning with and will work around class schedules.