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Training Camp Lead Summer Intern

We’re seeking one highly motivated college student to join our team and help make sure two signature programs in the summer of 2020 go off without a hitch: Training Camp and Redux.
Training Camp is a rigorous 4-week program, held on campus at Wayne State University, that will prepare the newest class of ~200 Venture For America Fellows to hit the ground running as early-stage startup employees and entrepreneurs.

Redux is a 3-day program, held on campus at Wayne State University, that will bring together ~180+ 2019 Fellows, at the 1-year mark of their 2-year Fellowship experience. At Redux, Fellows will have the opportunity to either participate in an immersive, intensive “startup hackathon” or gain skills that will help them grow into startup leaders during their second year on the job.
We’re looking for energetic, reliable team players who are excited to ensure that these programs’ (many!) moving parts run smoothly.

This 11-week internship runs from May 26 - August 7.

You Are:
  • A high-achieving college student in any major and likely a rising senior or recent graduate.
  • Someone who has had one or more previous internships or other professional experience.
  • Someone who has played a leadership role amongst their peers.
  • Open to challenges and a high level of responsibility; you’re an ambitious self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A team player who feels that no task is too small. You’re ready to fix A/V problems, take out the trash after events, and generally do whatever it takes to keep these major programs running seamlessly.
  • An excellent communicator who can represent VFA professionally while interacting with Fellows, high-level supporters, and other Training Camp guests.
  • Strongly aligned with VFA’s values and excited about our mission.

What You’ll Do:
  • Work full-time in Detroit, MI from May 26 - August 7.
  • Be part of the core team managing daily operations at Training Camp.
  • Serve as a leader for our Interns For America team. You’ll start a month beforehand, and we will rely on you to provide leadership to the intern team.
  • Serve as a capable utility player. You’ll do everything from preparing materials for training sessions to working with outside vendors to setting up spaces for events.
  • Be a resource for Fellows and plan activities to enhance their experience.

The Good Stuff:
  • The VFAmily: we have a fun, tightly-knit team culture (a must to live together in Detroit for seven weeks!), and you’ll have an opportunity to make a real impact over the course of the summer.
  • The substantive, marketable experience: we treat our interns like VFA team members. We’ll give you tons of responsibility from day one, and the more you rise to the occasion the more we’ll have you take on.
  • The inside scoop: you’ll have a front-row seat to a premier entrepreneurship training program, and will have the opportunity to regularly sit in on trainings.
  • The network: our past interns tell us that the best part of this internship is getting to know VFA Fellows, alumni, and supporters.
  • The perks: we offer this lead internship position a $3,200 stipend, with eligibility for a $500 bonus. In addition, we’ll cover your room and board between June 22 - August 7 through Wayne State University housing. Please note that you will be responsible for your own housing from May 26 - June 22.

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning the week of February 24th, 2020. Due to the high volume of applications, you will be notified in the event we move forward with your application.