Introducing the Fall 2025 E+I Fellows Host Organizations

Location: Remote 

Hours: 10 hours/week

Job Description:

The Digital Marketing & Sales Support Intern will work closely with the Founder of Autology AI to create and execute marketing, content, and outreach initiatives that drive brand awareness and business growth. This role offers hands-on experience in a startup environment, blending creative content development with real-world sales support and customer engagement strategies. The intern will also have the opportunity to learn and apply AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing materials for digital use, including promotional graphics, one-pagers, and presentation decks
  
• Plan, create, and schedule engaging social media content across multiple platforms
• Edit and repurpose video content for social media and digital campaigns
• Assist in customer discovery, market research, and sales outreach efforts
• Create written and visual content for various business needs (case studies, blog posts, email campaigns, etc.)
• Explore and apply AI tools to improve content creation, marketing, and outreach processes

Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on experience in digital marketing strategy and execution within a fast-growing AI
  education and consulting business.
• Practical exposure to social media management, content development, and email
  marketing, including real campaign scheduling and optimization.
• Training and experience using AI-powered tools for content creation, automation workflows, and CRM support.
• Skill-building in video editing (CapCut), graphic design (Canva), and marketing copywriting, with opportunities to contribute directly to live campaigns.
• Professional development in communication, project management, problem-solving, and adaptability in a startup environment.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing paid ad campaigns (Facebook and LinkedIn), including interpreting performance metrics and recommending improvements.
• Portfolio-ready deliverables that showcase work across multiple formats: videos, templates, newsletters, campaign reports, and strategy documents.

Location: Remote

Hours: 15 hours/week

Job Description:

We’re not just consultants — we’re a movement. Built to Exit empowers business owners to build companies that create freedom, wealth, and lasting impact. We exist to fight against fake gurus and failed strategies by giving entrepreneurs a proven path to victory.

The Growth Marketing & Brand Experience Intern will support the Built to Exit team in developing and executing key marketing and branding initiatives. This fully remote role works closely with the Director of Operations and Director of Marketing to help design and implement Q4 marketing goals, provide input on sales funnels and product promotions, support website updates, and create engaging social media content. The Fellow will gain hands-on experience in campaign planning, content creation, and brand strategy while building a portfolio of impactful deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of our Q4 marketing goals and campaigns.
• Help brainstorm, design, and optimize sales funnels for new offers and promotions.
• Collaborate with our web designer to build and improve website pages.
• Design, schedule, and post social media content that attracts, entertains, and converts.
• Provide fresh, creative input on brand voice and visual assets.
• Contribute to live campaign launches and analyze performance data.
• Support other fun and high-impact projects that strengthen the Built to Exit brand.

Internship Goals

• Strengthen the Built to Exit brand presence across digital platforms.
• Launch and optimize at least one full sales/marketing campaign.
• Develop a portfolio of high-quality, branded deliverables.
• Gain hands-on experience in strategy, execution, and measurement

We Want You If…. 

• Strong interest in marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship.
• Creativity with a willingness to bring bold ideas to the table.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X).
• Basic design, video editing, and content creation skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools).
• Excellent creativity and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn.

Location: Remote

Hours: 5 hours/week

Job Description:

To provide the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while working directly with the Events Department to assist in planning the annual Jubilee Conference, February 21-23, 2025, for 2,500+ attendees
in Pittsburgh.

Responsibilties: 

• Events Planning
  • Help to establish logistics and processes for the conference.
  •  Assist with digital marketing and the maintenance of social media presence.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of late night opportunities for the conference.
• Events Administration
  • Assist Events Department in implementing new ideas and telling our story.
  • Communicate with staff and students regarding event details and logistics.
• Other Projects & Duties Assigned
  • Pray regularly and frequently for the ministry of the CCO.
  • Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled as a college student.
  • Preferred area of study: Marketing, Hospitality, Communication, Events, Graphic Design, or similar.

 Experience:

• Leadership experience in some capacity on campus.

Skill Set

• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manages competing priorities and tasks in a timely manner.
• Desire to learn from hands-on experience.
• Collaborates with teams.
• Displays initiative and can work independently.
• Ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• Desire to learn, grow, and mentor others.

Location: Remote

Hours: 10 hours/week

Job Description:

DisciplEd is a fast-growing, one-day professional development conference for Christian educators in Western Pennsylvania, hosted at Grove City College and attended by 200+ teachers. We are seeking an Entrepreneurial Operations Fellow to help transition the conference from a grassroots, volunteer-run event into a more structured, high level, and sustainable organization. While the 2025 conference takes place October 17, the Fellow’s work will begin with event organization and execution but will also emphasize post-event follow-up and, most importantly, building systems that treat the conference like a lean startup: designing scalable processes, implementing a light CRM, strengthening sponsor relations, developing reusable planning tools, and creating a sustainable operations framework that future leadership teams can build upon.

This role is ideal for a student who is entrepreneurial at heart, detail-oriented, and energized by the challenge of turning vision into reality. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in startup-style nonprofit management, event operations, and strategic growth, while contributing to a mission that advances Christian education. As a bonus, the Fellow will see the vision become reality at Grove City College with hundreds of incredible teachers from across the region being blessed and encouraged by this incredible work! 

Internship Goals 

The goal of this fellowship is to help transition the DisciplEd Conference from a grassroots, volunteer-led event into a professionally run, sustainable, and scalable organization. The Fellow will focus on:

• Building systems and processes (CRM, website, communication templates) that make future conferences repeatable and efficient.
• Strengthening sponsor, attendee, and partner follow-up to ensure long-term engagement and growth.
• Developing practical operations and planning tools that treat the conference with the excellence and discipline of a lean startup.
• Gaining mentorship in Christian entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and event operations while contributing to a mission that advances Christian education.

Learning Opportunities

• Entrepreneurial Mindset in Practice – Apply lean-startup principles to transform a volunteer-led event into a scalable, sustainable operation.
• Systems & Operations Design – Learn how to build and implement tools (CRM, workflows, communication templates, sponsor processes) that make events repeatable and professional.
• Event Management – Gain hands-on exposure to conference logistics, speaker coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, and attendee experience design.
• Strategic Marketing & Communication – Work alongside Brandon McCall (’08 GCC alum) to see how vision-driven communication and branding shape the growth of a Christian education or non-profit organization.
• Nonprofit Leadership & Partnerships – Understand how to steward sponsors, volunteers, and partner institutions in ways that protect mission while fueling growth.
• Professional Development in Christian Education – Engage directly with educators, schools, and universities while learning how professional events can serve and strengthen the Christian education movement.
  

Location: Remote

Hours: 5 hours/week

Job Description:

The Marketing & Recruiting Intern will play a key role in enhancing the club’s visibility and engagement within the community. This position involves proposing and implementing marketing and recruitment initiatives, with a focus on unifying and strengthening the club’s social media presence. The intern will develop a strategy that expands outreach to prospective member families and ensures continuity of efforts beyond the internship period.

Responsibilities: 

• Designing and executing a comprehensive recruiting plan.
• Creating materials and strategies for ongoing recruitment efforts.
• Organizing and supporting at least one live recruiting event.
• Collaborating with club leadership to streamline digital communications.

Goals 

• Gain a strong understanding of the organization’s mission and operations to inform marketing and recruiting strategies.
• Develop and help implement a marketing and recruiting plan aimed at increasing community engagement and membership inquiries.
• Ensure the plan is sustainable and easily maintained by the all-volunteer board after the internship concludes.
• Contribute to a measurable increase in committed member families, with a target of 10–20 new families for the 2025–26 season.
• Support at least one live recruiting event, including planning, promotion, and on-site participation.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in marketing and recruitment, including the use of social media and other outreach strategies proposed by the intern.
• Learn how to develop and execute strategic plans that support membership growth and community engagement.
• Work within a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making club athletics accessible, building character and resilience, and fostering community service.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization where growth is essential for long-term sustainability—not just expansion.
• Be part of a critical initiative that directly impacts the future viability of the club.

Location: Hybrid

Hours: 10 hours/week

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst / Pricing Strategy Intern will be responsible for reviewing the FASTSIGNS’s financials to identify opportunities to improve profitability by conducting in-depth financial and pricing analysis. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate current pricing models, benchmark performance across the FASTSIGNS franchise network, and implement strategic pricing adjustments. The intern will gain exposure to real-world business operations, financial modeling, and data-driven decision making. 

Responsibilities

• Analyze company financial statements to identify pricing-related opportunities for improved profitability.
• Benchmark performance using Profit Keeper, comparing local metrics to over 150 FASTSIGNS franchise centers.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of material costs and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Evaluate current pricing strategies and recommend both high-level and item-specific adjustments.
• Support the development of dynamic, data-driven pricing models.
• Utilize Corebridge, FASTSIGNS’ online management platform, to understand workflow and assist in implementing pricing changes.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to company leadership.
• Assist in the execution of approved pricing adjustments within Corebridge.

Learning Opportunities

• Strengthen analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Gain practical experience in pricing strategy and profitability analysis.
• Learn how pricing decisions impact operational efficiency and long-term business success.
• Develop proficiency in industry-standard tools like Corebridge and Profit Keeper.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analysis, or a related field.

Location: Hybrid 

Hours: 5 hours/week

Job Description:

Fresh Cut Prints is seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, social media management, and graphic design. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the business owner in a flexible environment (meeting in coffee shops or fully remote) while contributing to all aspects of my marketing and design operations.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Marketing (40%)

• Set up, manage, and test Google Ads campaigns
• Monitor ad performance and make data-driven optimization recommendations
• Research keywords and target audiences for advertising campaigns
• Track and report on campaign metrics and ROI

Social Media Management (35%)

• Create and schedule engaging content across social media platforms
• Develop social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement
• Monitor social media analytics and adjust strategies accordingly
• Stay current on social media trends and best practices

Design Support (25%)

• Assist with creating return address stamp designs using Adobe Illustrator
• Support wedding invitation design projects as needed
• Help develop new stamp and invitation design concepts and layouts

Qualifications

• Strong technology skills and comfort learning new digital tools quickly
• Excellent written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (training will be provided)
• Previous experience with social media management or digital advertising
• Understanding of Google Ads or similar advertising platforms
• Interest in stationery, design, or wedding industry
• Content creation experience (i.e. Canva)

Location: Remote

Hours: 15 hours/week

Job Description:

The Garage at Living Faith is a non-profit organization that provides affordable car repairs to people around the greater Pittsburgh area.  Most of our clients are single-parents or fixed-income seniors and all of our staff are volunteers.  We serve approximately 5-10 clients per week.  The Garage was started by Living Faith Church, but now exists as a stand-alone 501c3 entity, which helps us with fundraising and recruiting.  

The Garage started an intentional expansion of facilities, program, and mission in 2024.  As such, there are dozens of areas of organizational development that need professional attention.  This internship will directly support the marketing and messaging aspect of the Garage as a foundation for our next season of expansion.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create and document a comprehensive marketing plan to support (a) volunteer recruiting, (b) fundraising, and (c) client attraction.
• Create and document tighter brand guidelines to support our external-facing communications for our primary brand (“The Garage at Living Faith”). This would start with an analysis of our current brand, analysis of similar ministry branding, and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop visual collateral and/or collateral samples (photos/videos) to support the website and any social media.
• Refresh existing website and social media platforms to support all three planks.
• Use existing tools like Slack, Google Docs, Canva, Jira/Confluence, Buffer, to support collaboration and continuity.

Internship Goals

• Complete a marketing/communications plan that includes strategies, messages, timelines, and contexts for communication with potential volunteers, potential clients, and potential/existing donors for our primary brand
• Create a brand standards document (colors, fonts, style samples) for our primary brand
• Design 2 reusable templates for social media posts for each audience
• Conduct “competitive” research on 3 similar non-profit garages
• Learn about creative knowledge-worker productivity habits
• Stretch Goal: Create an SOP for creating video collateral (instructional videos, promotional stories)
• Stretch Goal: Create marketing plan and brand standards for future-use brand (“Compassion Auto

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Design or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Location: Remote

Hours: 5 hours/week

Job Description:

We are seeking a student to act in a consultant capacity to provide professional graphic design, marketing, and brand development services. This remote position offers real-world consulting experience and the opportunity to build a professional portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Logo design through methodical discovery process
• Brand book development with comprehensive guidelines
• Website development and content creation using SquareSpace
• Creation of essential brand templates for business communications
• Independent project management and client consultation skills

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Experience with brand development processes and graphic design
• Ability to work independently and lead iterative feedback processes
• Proficiency in design software and web development platforms
• Strong communication skills for professional client interactions

Location: Hybrid

Hours: 12 hours/week

Job Description:

The Technology Advancement Intern will support the Police Department in researching, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies to improve public safety operations and administrative efficiency.  This role offers hands-on experience in applying modern technological solutions in a law enforcement environment, while gaining exposure to criminal justice operations and civic service.  The intern should have a strong background in applications like Microsoft Word and Excel. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the current payroll system in Excel to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to connect and streamline payroll sheets for officers, minimizing redundancies and manual data entry.
• Link and organize data-sharing documents to improve interdepartmental communication and operational transparency.
• Digitize case file documents, converting physical records and paper forms into structured digital formats to support easier access and reduce human error.
• Design and implement a training system to educate officers on how to use newly introduced technologies and digital tools effectively.

Internship Goals 

1. The integration of the departments schedule, payroll sheets, and employee leave balances utilizing the Microsoft Excel application or something similar.
2. The consolidation of case file paper work into a digital database to eliminate redundancy and human error.
3. Develop a process and initiate making old case files into a searchable digital database.  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in public safety is a plus.
• Data Science, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Management, or related major. 

Location: Fully Remote

Hours: 5 hours/week

Job Description:

Hardly, an innovative career support services startup, is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing + Communications Intern to join our team. This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with our Cofounders to develop and implement communication strategies that leverage AI tools to enhance collaboration between career staff and job seekers. In this role, you’ll assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns, creating content for social media, reviewing campaign performance, writing blog articles, and drafting and automating email communications. In addition to these tasks, the intern will contribute to brainstorming sessions with the cofounders, and may occasionally help us test new features on Hardly. Just like in any startup, the candidate should be ready to wear a few different hats and adapt easily to changing needs. The intern will need to communicate effectively with the cofounders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote Hardly’s mission and products.
• Create engaging content for LinkedIn 
• Review and analyze campaign performance to optimize marketing strategies.
• Write and automate email communications using Active Campaign (prior experience not required).
• Experience with WordPress is desired, but not required.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with the co-founders to generate creative marketing ideas.
• Support ad campaign execution on Google Ads and/or LinkedIn.
• Adapt to changing startup needs and contribute to various projects as required.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing within a startup environment.
• Learn and apply content marketing and social media strategies.
• Develop proficiency in email marketing and automation using Active Campaign.
• Gain exposure to paid advertising campaigns on Google Ads and LinkedIn.
• Participate in strategic planning and product testing alongside company founders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A good eye for design and experience with Canva (preferred but not required).
• Experience creating social media content, particularly for LinkedIn (preferred).
• Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse tasks in a startup environment.

Location: Fully Remote

Hours: 12 hours/week

Job Description:

Hardly is looking for a web development intern that will assist our COO in creating new features and improving existing features on the Hardly Web Application. Hardly is a platform of career development tools built with collaboration in mind. These tools (AI resume builder, cover letter generator, job application tracker) can be used by individual job seekers or with the help of career coaches at job centers.

This position will be responsible for building high-quality components and pages (primarily in VueJS), including both the user interface and underlying logic, and the intern will also contribute to back-end server-side logic, including data modeling and AI prompt engineering. They will collaborate directly with the CTO/Lead Software Engineer. They can be expected to submit their code for code review, and must ensure their code is thoroughly tested. They will also be encouraged to suggest ideas and improvements, and will be an integral part of the Hardly team.

Learning Opportunities

The intern will learn to work within a startup environment and will be a valuable member of the team. They will learn or become more adept with the above listed technologies and frameworks, as well as the software development life cycle in general. They will also learn to communicate their progress and ideas to non-technical stakeholders, a key skill for a software engineer. As an addition to a small team, they will learn to take responsibility for a feature from idea to implementation and beyond.

A successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and PHP.
• Knowledge of VueJS and Laravel are preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases.
• Working knowledge of web-based MVC frameworks.
• Working knowledge of front-end JavaScript frameworks (such as React, VueJS, or Angular).
• Working knowledge of code versioning, deployment, and testing.
• Familiarity with AI models and prompt engineering.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Excitement to work in a growing start-up.

Location: Fully Remote

Hours: 8 hours/week

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Graphic Design Intern who’s excited to use visual design to tell powerful stories and amplify our mission. You’ll work directly with our CEO to bring a fresh eye to Hardly’s design strategy and elevate our visual storytelling. The intern will choose from a variety of different projects based on their own interests and strengths.

Responsibilities:
• Design graphics for social media, pitch decks, marketing materials, and our web platform
• Contribute to brand consistency across internal and external communications. Opportunity to create a brand guidelines book.
• Create illustrations, infographics, and/or visual templates.
• Enhance the UX of our career tools and onboarding experience

Ideal Candidate:
• Pursuing a degree in Design & Innovation, Communication Arts, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or related field
• Proficient in at least one of the following: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or InDesign), Canva, and/or Figma. Video editing knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• Self-starter who’s excited to work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
• Loves to ask questions and communicates well.

Location: Fully Remote

Hours: 12 hours/week

Job Description:

The Digital Marketing & Social Content Intern will support Hugh & Honey’s mission of creating eczema-friendly, safe-sleep pajamas for children by building brand awareness and community engagement through social media. This role will focus on content creation, audience growth, and digital storytelling across Pinterest, TikTok Shop, Instagram, and Facebook.

Responsibilities:

• Publish 20–25 Pinterest pins per month (SEO-optimized, product + lifestyle).
• Create 8–12 TikTok videos per month, tied to eczema education, lifestyle, and product benefits.
• Post 12–16 Instagram/Facebook posts per month (mix of reels, carousels, engagement prompts) plus weekly stories.
• Develop a mission-driven content library that Hugh & Honey can reuse beyond the internship.
• Deliver a final presentation showcasing key outcomes, content examples, and recommendations for future growth.

• Content Marketing & Social Media Strategy
  • Learn how to develop and execute a multi-platform content calendar (TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook).
  • Gain skills in short-form video production, Canva design, and copywriting for brand storytelling.
  • Explore influencer and community engagement strategies, including outreach to eczema/allergy advocates and mom-focused networks.
• Email Marketing & E-Commerce Tools
  • Build knowledge in Shopify email marketing, including segmentation, automation, and campaign execution.
  • Learn best practices for customer retention and conversion strategies in e-commerce.
  • Gain exposure to digital sales channels like TikTok Shop and Amazon Marketing through structured learning modules.
• Analytics & Reporting
  • Learn how to set baseline performance metrics and measure growth through social media and e-commerce analytics.
  • Develop skills in creating performance reports and presentations that translate data into actionable insights.
• Professional Development
  • Strengthen project management skills through weekly deliverables and progress check-ins.
  • Gain insight into the entrepreneurial process of running a mission-driven business, balancing both growth and social impact.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Design & Innovation, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A good eye for design and experience with Canva (preferred but not required).
• Experience creating social media content
• Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse tasks in a dynamic environment.

Location: Hybrid

Hours: 5 hours/week

Job Description:

Abby Joy (age 3) went to be with Jesus in April of this year.  She had a rare genetic condition that affected most systems of her body.  After 3+ months in the NICU, she came home with a trach and on a ventilator.  A few months later she was diagnosed with cancer…and beat it 6 months later!  She worked her way off the ventilator and began to progress developmentally to the point of learning to walk and speaking in American Sign Language and English.  Through all her medical hardships she exuded JOY that was beyond circumstances and lived out Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

She had an unexpected seizure that left her brain dead.  Her family knew they were called to share the hope and strength of the Lord that came through enduring this personal storm.  At the funeral home and her celebration of life service, the dream of this non-profit was announced and the response from the community was incredible.  We are stewards of her story and her love for worshipping Jesus as we prayerfully discern initial steps of this organization.

As an intern, you will join the newly named board in making key decisions for the health and longevity of this organization.  The passion for helping sick kids and their families should be the driving factor in the ‘why’ you do what you do throughout this internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Create additional social media platforms (Facebook is the only one currently)
• Create reusable templates for social media posts, event announcements and fundraising
• Brainstorm and help plan for a winter fundraiser event
• Research other non-profit organizations to assure we are meeting needs that are unique

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and creating engagement strategies 
• Canva experience a plus

Location: Remote

Hours: 20 hours/week

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Work with staff to improve data dashboard integration and ensure accurate data flow from source/upstream systems.
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager and Assistant Loan Officers to tag, clean, and standardize data (e.g., credit scores, income fields, NAICS codes, demographic info).
• Develop a repeatable workflow for updating borrower outcome data (credit score, business income, household income).
• Conduct analysis on repeat borrowers to measure improvements in: credit scores between loans; business gross/net income over time; and household/family income changes.
• Create outcome-focused reporting templates for leadership, board, and funders.
• Document all processes and provide recommendations to strengthen future intake and TA data collection.

Internship Goals:

• Resolve at least 75% of missing/unclean borrower data fields required for outcomes analysis.
• Ensure data dashboard is updated with clean, tagged data from source/upstream sources.
• Deliver baseline outcome analyses for repeat borrowers (credit score, business income, family income).
• Produce 2 reusable report templates (board/funders).
• Write a data maintenance SOP so staff can continue the process after the project ends.

Qualifications:

• Currently a Computer Science, Data Science, or related major.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Eagerness to learn and gain real-world experience.

Location: Remote

Hours: 15 hours/week

Job Description:

The Entrepreneurship & Business Development Intern will focus on projects that strengthen the Chamber’s role as a driver of local business growth and community development. This position emphasizes strategic thinking, program design, and applied entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Tourism & Revenue Initiatives – Research and develop a sustainable tourism program that leverages Chamber members, highlights Northside assets, and creates new revenue streams.
• Year-End Report – Organize and analyze membership/program data; contribute to the structure, content, and storytelling for the Chamber’s annual report.
• Scavenger Hunt Clues – Write creative and historically accurate clues for the Flat Northsiders cultural scavenger hunt based on pre-selected historical figures.
• Collaborative Work – Partner with the Communications & Creative Media Intern on orientation materials, profiles, and tourism-related storytelling.
• Qualifications
• Major in Entrepreneurship, Business, or related field
• Interest or minor in History a plus
• Strong organizational, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate data into compelling insights
• Interest in community development and revenue generation strategies

Internship Goals 

Describe the goals and measurable results needed to deem this a successful placement. Be specific and realistic for an 8-week timeframe.  

• Tourism Initiative Plan – Deliver a written plan with at least 3 actionable strategies for engaging member businesses in tourism and generating ongoing Chamber revenue.
• Year-End Report – Produce a structured, professional draft that includes data analysis of membership and programs, with clear visuals and storytelling to communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Scavenger Hunt Contribution – Write a minimum of 10 historically accurate and engaging clues to support the Chamber’s cultural programming.
• Member Engagement Strategies – Identify at least 2 new opportunities to leverage Chamber member expertise/assets for community and economic benefit

Learning Opportunities

• Gain experience in program design and strategic planning within a nonprofit and business association setting.
• Apply entrepreneurial thinking to tourism development and sustainable revenue generation.
• Strengthen data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills through work on the Chamber’s year-end report.
• Explore the intersection of history, culture, and business in community development projects.
• Build a professional network with local business leaders, cultural organizations, and community partners.
• Develop skills in creative problem-solving by balancing business strategy with community needs.

Location: Remote

Hours: 15 hours/week

Job Description:

Pittsburgh Coastal Energy is an early-stage startup developing a novel class of electric devices, inspired by foundational research in semiconductor physics. These devices form the core of our wave energy conversion system, designed for seamless integration into autonomous maritime platforms, including subsea sensors, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and other marine Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As demand grows for persistent, autonomous ocean technologies, operators such as the Department of Defense and leaders in offshore oil and gas continue to face challenges in reliably powering these systems. Our technology addresses this critical gap, enabling continuous operation and unlocking the full potential of next-generation maritime autonomy.

As we move closer to developing a minimum viable product, refining our go-to-market strategy and identifying early adopter customers are top priorities. To support this effort, we’re looking for driven individuals who are curious about entrepreneurship and eager to help validate and refine product-market fit in the rapidly evolving autonomous ocean tech space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder interviews will be conducted to develop a thorough understanding of the market dynamics, decision makers, financial potential, and more.
• Findings from the interviews will be synthesized to identify key pain points and formulate customer profiles.
• Market sizing models will be developed using both primary and secondary research.
• A recommendation will be formulated on the viability of the product offering within the competitive landscape.
• A final presentation will be delivered – incorporating market models, interview findings, and references – that provides leadership with a clear recommendation on whether to pursue a market entry strategy.

Internship Goals 

• At least 25 primary stakeholder interviews will be completed within the assigned market segment.
• A summary document will be produced that synthesizes customer pain points and other key findings from the interviews.
• Business model canvas and customer archetype profiles will be produced from the collection of interviews.
• Two market sizing estimations will be developed using a TAM/SAM/SOM framework, applying both bottom-up and top-down approaches.
• A 30-minute formal presentation will be delivered to leadership recommending whether the product demonstrates strong market viability, supported by the data collected and insights derived.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience with both bottom-up and top-down market sizing approaches.
• Learn to develop sound assumptions for building financial models.
• Apply strategic frameworks, such as the Business Model Canvas, for testing market hypotheses.
• Build proficiency in practical tools like Excel and explore AI prompt engineering to support analysis.
• Develop structured communication skills using the Pyramid Principle to deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Learn to conduct customer interviews strategically to test hypotheses and refine insights.
• Immerse in the dynamics of an early-stage startup, experiencing cross-functional roles and collaborative venture-building.
• Cultivate entrepreneurial curiosity through exposure to the challenges and opportunities of startup environments.

Location: Remote

Hours: 10 hours/week

Job Description:

Experience an internship with St. Barnabas Health System!

You will work at one of Pennsylvania’s largest healthcare systems with a rich history and trusted name. Well-managed and compassionate, we were established in 1900 on the foundation of providing quality care for aging adults regardless of their financial status. You will work with a growing company that has locations found in Allegheny, Butler, and Beaver County.

Experiential learning gained through real work experience for this internship will take place in three areas:

1. Utilizing AI and by reviewing current St. Barnabas job descriptions the intern will revamp and improve upon said current job descriptions. The main focus will be on improving job descriptions for our clinical roles (RN, LPN, CNA, PCA, Homecare, Hospice and other highly needed blue-collar roles.
2. The intern will utilize the internet and assigned HR resources to engage in competitive research and analysis of what our competitors are paying for select roles (RN, LPN, CNA, PCA, etc.). This will also involve researching average local salary ranges for these roles as well as competitive benefits/perks packages locally.
3. After a short sourcing/recruiting session conducted by the St. Barnabas recruiting team the intern will be given an “hot” current employment opening and will be responsible for sourcing, contacting, qualifying, and submitting two viable candidates for the opening. This will involve using the St. Barnabas ATS system as well as Indeed and LinkedIn recruiter.

Internship Goals 

• Goal #1: Improve the St. Barnabas job descriptions for the following roles: RN, LPN, PCA, Homecare Companion, Hospice, FSA, Cook.
• Goal #2: Complete a spreadsheet consisting of what our competitors are paying for selected roles (RN, LPN, CNA, PCA and others) in comparison to St. Barnabas rates. Spreadsheet to also include local (Pittsburgh) wage ranges for these roles as well as competitive information on benefits and perks.
• Goal #3: Identify 2 strong candidates that are fully vetted for a hot opening that exists at the time of the project.

Learning Opportunities

1. Learn the importance of job descriptions and how to create effective job descriptions. Be able to ascertain the difference between a job description and a job posting.
2. Understand the importance of competitive intelligence in HR as well as salary/benefits research. Gain the ability to conduct salary/benefits research and competitive analysis to improve company standing amongst prospective candidates.
3. Learn the importance of sourcing and strong recruiting to benefit an organization. Gain the ability to source and recruit on a company ATS, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter and related job boards. Also gain effective sourcing and candidate screening/interviewing skills.

Location: Remote

Hours: 10 hours/week

Job Description:

The Community Engagement Internship at The Blessing Board is designed to support the organization’s efforts to build stronger connections with the local community. This remote, research-focused role gives a college student the opportunity to explore how a nonprofit can engage more proactively with volunteers, campuses, and community groups.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new outreach and partnership opportunities
• Strengthen communication strategies and marketing efforts, especially toward young adults
• Help The Blessing Board become more proactive in community involvement
• Create tools and resources (like event calendars and relationship databases) that support long-term engagement

Learning Opportunities: 

• Gain insight into how a nonprofit functions day-to-day, particularly in connecting mission with community needs.
• Learn how to identify and evaluate potential outreach opportunities with schools, churches, service groups, and local organizations.
• Practice creating a community engagement calendar that identifies strategic opportunities for involvement.
• Understand how to balance proactive planning with flexibility for unexpected opportunities.

Location: Remote

Hours: 10 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze various data points for redundancies and effectiveness
• Identify and eliminate duplicate data points
• Identify and correct errors in data imports from prior CRM to new system
• Import data relating to grant management and applications
• Provide insight and feedback about the new CRM system and its organization

Goals: 

• Separate and identify donations made by DAFs (Donor Advised Funds) from grants awarded by foundations 
• Eliminate duplicate email addresses from married/partnered accounts 
• Streamline email and mailing attributes to eliminate redundant data and streamline reporting
• Import all pending grant applications into the grant tracking application of the CRM 
• Compile a final report with recommendations to improve data management in the new CRM system based on the intern’s experience 

Learning Opportunities:

• The student will have the opportunity to learn and develop essential business and administrative skills. 
• The student will learn about data entry best practices, database software, data cleaning techniques, and data lifecycles. They will have the opportunity to develop their time management, collaboration, and project ownership skills. 
• The student will also be able to learn about the workforce and themselves. They will learn about their communication styles and preferences, and about their specific workforce goals.

Qualifications:

• Currently majoring in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Management, or a related major.
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and user experience considerations.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.