Growth and Community Research Intern

We’re building an early-stage startup focused on helping people connect in real life around sports. Think watch parties, alumni groups, fan communities, and cities where people are looking for their people.

This is a hands-on, founder-led internship where you’ll help shape our early growth strategy, not just execute tasks.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work directly with the founder on early growth and market discovery. Your work will directly influence what we build, where we launch, and open conversations around new ideas.

Key responsibilities:

• Research alumni groups, fan communities, and chapters across major U.S. cities
• Identify where sports fans are already organizing (alumni groups, Reddit, Facebook, LinkedIn, events)
• Compile and organize lists of high-potential groups and cities
• Create simple social content and event visuals using Canva (multiple per week)
• Summarize findings and patterns to inform weekly strategy decisions
• Participate in weekly 30–45 minute strategy sessions with the founder to brainstorm growth ideas and decide what to test next

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need startup experience. Curiosity and follow-through matter more.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Like sports, communities, or culture (you don’t need to be a superfan)
• Enjoy research and pattern-spotting
• Are organized and comfortable working independently
• Can communicate clearly and summarize what you find
• Are interested in startups, marketing, or community-driven products

Bonus (not required):

• Familiarity with Canva
• Experience with social media or online communities
• Interest in marketing, growth, or product strategy