Category: Student-Sponsored Opportunities (Page 1 of 2)

These opportunities are offered by current students who are employed by a startup. If you have something to promote, please send it over!

Remote (Philadelphia, PA) – Dorm Room Fund – Investment Partner

September 7, 2021 / Olivia Reneau

Dorm Room Fund (https://www.dormroomfund.com/), the original student-run venture fund spun out of First Round Capital. Our nationwide teams of student investment partners are instrumental in helping us locate and invest in the most promising startups. To date, we’ve invested in over 300 companies (some household names like Snackpass and Brooklinen), creating over $3B in value! This month, we’re excited to announce the DRF Family will be growing — we’re on the lookout for **new Investment Partners** to join our teams! (Undergrad, MBA, masters, PhD, all students welcome to apply!)

Applications (https://join.dormroomfund.com/) for new investment partners officially launch on **September 8,** so mark it on your calendar and **sign up to our newsletter**, The Syllabus (https://dormroomfund.substack.com/), for application updates and other exclusive nuggets of information. You are always welcome to email me at ansh@dormroomfund.com or info@dormroomfund.com with questions in the meantime.

Finally, we’re very excited to invite you to our virtual **How to Break into VC AMA on Friday 9/10,** from **5-5:45 pm ET**. Join Chauncey Hamilton (former COO at Dorm Room Fund and Partner at XYZ Ventures) and Bruno Faviero (DRF and MIT alum, trailblazing 3x tech founder, angel investor, and General Partner at Alloy Fund)! We’ll be chatting about all things paths into VC and raising a fund, key career learnings, their time at DRF and much more. **Register [here](https://harvard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscuytpjMtHNXyINsyjRrh9Jm9Xg86RHK9)** for Zoom information and more details of the event.

We look forward to learning all about you, and welcoming you to our AMA next Friday! Don’t hesitate to reach out to either myself or Dorm Room Fund if you have any questions in the meantime.

Durham, NC – SCOHP – Health Policy Case Competition

September 3, 2021 / Olivia Reneau

Want to gain experience in developing and delivering major healthcare innovations? Interested in health policy, entrepreneurship, consulting, business, or healthcare?

Duke undergraduate students of all backgrounds are invited to participate in the second annual Health Policy Case Competition which will be hosted on September 10th and 11th, 2021 in collaboration with Duke Student Collaborative on Health Policy (SCOHP), Duke Consulting Club, Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, and RTI International.

As a participant, you will gain the opportunity to simulate business problem-solving oriented towards healthcare and network with industry leaders. The first-place team will receive a $1000 cash prize, second place will receive $500, and third place will receive $250!

Apply here today as either an individual or as a member of up to a 5-member team by September 5. No prior experience is necessary: https://forms.gle/pj6WFa1uCXNApMyi6

Remote – Apollo Development – Technical Project Manager

May 26, 2021 / Anna Jacobs

Work as a technical project manager for Apollo Development, a technical development company.

You will lead a small team (usually of 2-5 software engineers, data scientists, and graphic designers) on various interesting medium length projects (usually 3-12 months). Previous projects include data modelling for a medium sized private jet company, web app/machine learning work for the department of defense, and a web/mobile application for an innovative beverage company. Fully remote. You’ll be kept on retainer and offered various projects. If you’re interested and find the terms (pay and hours) amenable you can start leading immediately.

You’ll be responsible for:

Coordinating/communicating with the client
Leading weekly meetings between your team and the client
Keeping your team on a timeline to meet the client’s expectations
Development product roadmap
Making technical decisions with the engineering team and relaying them to the client
Coordinating decisions between product design, engineering, and the client

Apply at: https://airtable.com/shrPC84ZkjF5cPz0

Remote- Innfluencer- Co-founders

April 11, 2021 / Olivia Reneau

UNIQUE ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Do you want to run your own business? Do you have an interest in travel or social media? Are you looking for a paid opportunity for this summer, with the potential to earn money AND equity?

Innfluence, a student-run startup founded by 2 Blue Devils, is a new social media marketing platform using data analytics to pair influencers with luxury properties. With over 900 influencers and celebrities on our waitlist—from models to reality TV stars (think Bachelor and Survivor) to musicians (One Direction, Big Time Rush, etc.)—and several luxury property partners, Innfluence is poised for rapid growth.

This summer, we are looking to add two co-founders, one technical and one non-technical, to our team. We will teach you the ropes of entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of our business. Contingent upon performance, by the end of the summer you will join us as an equity-holding co-founder. This is a full-time position with high expectations (of course, you will still have time to enjoy your summer too!).

You will be compensated by stipend (details still being finalized, will be in the range of $2,000-$3,000) AND the potential to earn significant equity in the business (this will be performance-based and range from 0%-30%).

If you are interested, please complete the application at this link by 11:59 PM on April 15, 2021. Also, feel free to reach out with any questions. By late April, select applications will be contacted for an interview!

https://w6tfnt6818g.typeform.com/to/zsT1njHY

Remote – Pitch Story Lab – Various Roles

March 1, 2021 / Olivia Reneau

Calling all creatives ✨

Remote – Greenlight Ed – Operations and Customer Success Coordinator

January 15, 2021 / Anna Jacobs

Position: Greenlight Ed Operations & Customer Success Coordinator

Job Description:

Greenlight Ready is recruiting team members for Spring 2021 to work part-time or full-time (preferred) on their Operations team. This will be a remote position with some responsibilities including (but not limited to) onboarding schools and businesses to the Greenlight system, meeting with potential/current customers, managing data for the Greenlight app, addressing HelpScout and daily customer inquiries, keeping track of customer database changes, and improving Greenlight relations with potential/current customers.

We also want to highlight that joining our startup means gaining the opportunity to actively participate and engage as a critical stakeholder and member of our Greenlight Ready team. You will not only be responsible for the listed activities above but will have the chance to provide creative input on our product/services, redesign company processes, and become an innovator as you help tackle some of our society’s most pressing problems. You will also gain exposure and experience navigating public and private partnerships as we work closely with Duke University, city and county officials, and state officials.

Basic Qualifications:

Seeking/have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Ability to work regular business hours (i.e. 8 am – 5 pm EST)

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

Speaks multiple languages (i.e. Spanish)

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communication channels

Experience working with customers/customer satisfaction

Experience with digital design

Demonstrated ability to manage data/detailed lines of work

Organized, task-orientated, and self-driven

A strong communicator/strong interpersonal skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite tools

Company Overview:

Greenlight Ready is a start-up founded as a way to build on the success of Duke Health and Duke University’s fall COVID mitigation plans and bring those learnings and technology to local schools and businesses. The company is overseeing and expanding two lines of work: a small/local business-orientated branch and a more education-orientated one. We have brought together infectious diseases specialists and educators to design policies that reduce onsite transmission, a technology to track symptom onset, and community resources to help individuals impacted by the virus.

Compensation/Benefits:

Expected to be around $15-$25 per hour

Gain experience working for an impactful startup with a driven and growing team

Schedule/Duration:
End of January – end of May

Expected to work around 8 am – 5 pm EST Monday through Friday

Additional information:

Email thao@greenlightready.com with your cover letter and resume to apply for this position by January 22nd @11:59 pm EST. Please also forward any questions or concerns to this email address.

Additionally, we will be asking applicants to complete a small project to showcase your creativity, knowledge, and communication skills. The project will involve creating an informational brochure for the general public about COVID-19 vaccines. We will provide you with resources to guide your content. We are not looking for complete accuracy (that’s why we have physicians on the team!)—what we would like to see is your knowledge base on topics relevant to our work and the ability to produce engaging, creative material that is accessible to the lay audience. We will provide you with more information upon receipt of your cover letter and resume.

Remote – Greenlight Ready – Operations and Customer Success Coordinator

January 15, 2021 / Anna Jacobs

Position: Durham Operations and Customer Success Coordinator

Job Description:

Greenlight Ready is recruiting team members for Spring 2021 to work part-time or full-time (preferred) on their team. This will be a remote position with some responsibilities including (but not limited to) onboarding businesses to the Greenlight system, meeting with potential/current customers, managing data for the Greenlight app, addressing HelpScout and daily customer inquiries, keeping track of customer database changes, and improving Greenlight relations with potential/current customers. This position will also surface feedback and learnings from current and potential users to design and implement improvements in the program.

We also want to highlight that joining our startup means gaining the opportunity to actively participate and engage as a critical stakeholder and member of our Greenlight Ready team. You will not only be responsible for the listed activities above but will have the chance to provide creative input on our product/services, redesign company processes, and become an innovator as you help tackle some of our society’s most pressing problems. You will also gain exposure and experience navigating public and private partnerships as we work closely with Duke University, city and county officials, and state officials.

Other responsibilities may include:

Rapidly assess social and health infrastructure in regions where Greenlight is being implemented. Map institutional and grassroots stakeholders involved in the delivery of health and social services

Developing content to help guide customers through different situations that might arise

Gathering consistent feedback from customers

Help doing outreach to bring more businesses onto the Greenlight platform

Build relationships and partnerships with local leaders

Basic Qualifications:

Seeking/have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Ability to work regular business hours (i.e. 8 am – 5 pm EST)

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

Speaks multiple languages (i.e. Spanish)

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communication channels

Experience working with customers/customer satisfaction

Experience with digital design

Demonstrated ability to manage data/detailed lines of work

Organized, task-orientated, and self-driven

A strong communicator/strong interpersonal skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite tools

Company Overview:

Greenlight Ready is a start-up founded as a way to build on the success of Duke Health and Duke University’s fall COVID mitigation plans and bring those learnings and technology to local schools and businesses. The company is overseeing and expanding two lines of work: a small/local business-orientated branch and a more education-orientated one. We have brought together infectious diseases specialists and educators to design policies that reduce onsite transmission, a technology to track symptom onset, and community resources to help individuals impacted by the virus.

Compensation/Benefits:

Expected to be around $15-$25 per hour

Gain experience working for an impactful startup with a driven and growing team

Schedule/Duration:
End of January – end of May

Expected to work around 8 am – 5 pm EST Monday through Friday

Additional information:

Email thao@greenlightready.com with your cover letter and resume to apply for this position by January 22nd @11:59 pm EST. Please also forward any questions or concerns to this email address.

Additionally, we will be asking applicants to complete a small project to showcase your creativity, knowledge, and communication skills. The project will involve creating an informational brochure for the general public about COVID-19 vaccines. We will provide you with resources to guide your content. We are not looking for complete accuracy (that’s why we have physicians on the team!)—what we would like to see is your knowledge base on topics relevant to our work and the ability to produce engaging, creative material that is accessible to the lay audience. We will provide you with more information upon receipt of your cover letter and resume

Remote – Greenlight Ready – Communications and Content Coordinator

January 15, 2021 / Anna Jacobs

Position: Communications & Content Coordinator

Job Description:

Greenlight Ready is actively recruiting team members for Spring 2021 to work part-time or full-time (preferred) on their Communications team. This will be a remote position with some responsibilities including (but not limited to) managing the Greenlight Durham and Greenlight Ed newsletters, developing webinar materials, preparing outreach and marketing materials, and initiating outreach with potential customers, partners, and community leaders.

We also want to highlight that joining our startup means gaining the opportunity to actively participate and engage as a critical stakeholder and member of our Greenlight Ready team. You will not only be responsible for the listed activities above but will have the chance to provide creative input on our product/services, redesign company processes, and become an innovator as you help tackle some of our society’s most pressing problems. You will also gain exposure and experience navigating public and private partnerships as we work closely with Duke University, city and county officials, and state officials.

Other responsibilities may include:

Provide brand stewardship through all marketing and communications activities

Write press releases and media pitches

Broaden awareness within our market and target audiences

Basic Qualifications:

Seeking/have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Ability to work regular business hours (i.e. 8 am – 5 pm EST)

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

Speaks multiple languages (i.e. Spanish)

Experience with digital design/content creation

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communication channels

Experience with social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

Organized, task-orientated, and self-driven

A strong communicator

Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite tools

Company Overview:

Greenlight Ready is a start-up founded as a way to build on the success of Duke Health and Duke University’s fall COVID mitigation plans and bring those learnings and technology to local schools and businesses. The company is overseeing and expanding two lines of work: a small/local business-orientated branch and a more education-orientated one. We have brought together infectious diseases specialists and educators to design policies that reduce onsite transmission, a technology to track symptom onset, and community resources to help individuals impacted by the virus.

Compensation/Benefits:

Expected to be around $15-$25 per hour

Gain experience working for an impactful startup with a driven and growing team

Schedule/Duration:
End of January – end of May

Expected to work around 8 am – 5 pm EST Monday through Friday

Additional information:

Email thao@greenlightready.com with your cover letter and resume to apply for this position by January 22nd @11:59 pm EST. Please also forward any questions or concerns to this email address.

Additionally, we will be asking applicants to complete a small project to showcase your creativity, knowledge, and communication skills. The project will involve creating an informational brochure for the general public about COVID-19 vaccines. We will provide you with resources to guide your content. We are not looking for complete accuracy (that’s why we have physicians on the team!)—what we would like to see is your knowledge base on topics relevant to our work and the ability to produce engaging, creative material that is accessible to the lay audience. We will provide you with more information upon receipt of your cover letter and resume.

Durham/Remote – MysteryMeals – Marketing Intern

December 7, 2020 / Anna Jacobs

Intern at a fast-growing food startup!

What is MysteryMeals?

MysteryMeals is a fun way to explore new dishes and restaurants in your area with the click of a button. We’re building an app. to eliminate the indecision in deciding on where to eat and the search costs involved in finding a new venue. Currently we’ve amassed a waitlist of 130+ and $700+ in sales from beta users with a low-tech prototype, and caught the eye of some sharks in the process.

Who are we looking for?

A marketing intern – someone with an eye for design to lead Mystery Meals’ marketing campaign. This includes producing content for our Instagram as well as expanding to other platforms such as Facebook and TikTok.

What traits should you have for this role?

Creativity

Radical transparency

A growth mentality – nobody knows everything, it is what you do when you don’t know something that matters more

Independent thinker

Ownership over problems – we are the antithesis of a bureaucracy

Team player – We>I, always

Strategical thinker

Highly flexible

Stellar communicator

Good organizational habits

Experience with graphic design not required but preferred

How should I reach out if interested in learning more?

Email me (Denna Huang) at dandanhuang226@gmail.com , or text me at 919.360.3553

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