Description
About the Organization
TechTown is Wayne State University’s 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 Detroit's 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.
Requirements
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 Intern’s work location will depend on the needs of the department they are interning with and will work around class schedules.