Company Ventures / Program Operations Intern

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about Company Ventures here

Please note that through Blackstone LaunchPad’s partnership with Company Ventures, this role is ONLY open for students currently enrolled at City University of New York (CUNY) schools. Only CUNY students will be invited to interview and participate.

About the program:

Blackstone LaunchPad is committed to equipping primarily first generation and low-income college students with career skills and exposure for career success. Learn more here. The Blackstone LaunchPad Summer Internship Program connects students to meaningful opportunities at Blackstone and LaunchPad employer partners: Blackstone portfolio companies and select startups. Please note all hiring and employment-related decisions, including compensation and the terms and conditions of employment, are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.

All hired interns receive mentorship and access to professional development opportunities to successfully launch their careers. Begin your journey with LaunchPad now by engaging in our Skills for Success series.
 

About: Company Ventures is a NYC-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in new technology-driven businesses at the earliest stages. We predominantly invest in healthcare, fintech and B2B software businesses at pre-seed, seed and series A stages. Company Ventures' flagship program, the GCT Residency Program is a year-long no equity, no rent residency program purposefully built for NYC's premier founders and their operating teams.

At Company Ventures we have a unique opportunity to support founders and entrepreneurs working on a variety of ventures. Our latest partnership with New York City Economic Development Corporation has enabled us to support extraordinary first time tech entrepreneurs who are building and scaling in NYC. 

A major value add to our community at Company Ventures is participation in the NYC Startup Internship Program. This program supports a future tech workforce and accessibility to career opportunities in tech and venture capital. We’ve run this program successfully within our community for several years and have a desire to maintain a robust and active intern alumni network.

The Program Operations Intern at Company Ventures will report to the Director, Impact Programs and assist with the day-to-day operations of the Boost Founder Fellowship, NYC Startup Internship Program, and uplift the Intern Alumni Network.

The responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Main Responsibilities
- Assist with logistical operations for the Boost Founder Fellowship and NYC Startup Internship Program
- Provide support for communication to the cohorts
- Plan and strategize engagements
- Set up meetings and events
- Connect with CV Intern Alumni
- Promote the alumni group and obtain feedback on their experiences
- Develop communication / content strategy utilizing Slack, LinkedIn, and other channels (if needed)
- Organize inclusive + light touch programming

Ad-hoc projects / tasks (to be discussed and mutually agreed upon)

Requirements & Criteria
- Strong oral and written communication skills (you'll be sending out correspondence and content daily)
- Attention to detail and proper time management skills
- Ability to work well with people with a variety of backgrounds, skills, concerns, and personalities
- Experience with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Nice to haves
- Experience with Airtable
- General knowledge of the startup ecosystem
- Interest in the venture capital space / willingness to learn about it