Entrepreneurial Internship (Summer 2020)

Entrepreneurial Internship 

Reports To

The Intern will report to our co-founder.

Job Overview

For this role, we are looking for an entrepreneurial intern to provide administrative, strategic and logistical support. A successful candidate does not need to have experience working in the plastics industry, but will bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, a passion for  environmental sustainability as well as be comfortable working in a start-up environment. The intern’s role will play an integral part in ensuring the success of day-to-day operations as well as delivering strategic research in the early stages of our company. We understand that there are many paths to acquiring experience and therefore welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role who have demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description. Apply if you’re excited about being scrappy and about trying your hand at a variety of business responsibilities as well as seek a rich learning experience in a privately owned and funded start up firm in the growing sustainable plastics industry.

Duration:

25-30 hours per week for 3 months, with potential for extension.

Desired start date: May 25, 2020

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage all digital marketing channels (e.g. website, blogs, emails and social media) to ensure brand consistency
• Research market players and identify new opportunities
• Brainstorm and contribute project ideas about how the company can expand and target our audience better
• Surface key takeaways and capture next steps in meetings
• Measure ROI and KPIs
• Monitor social media accounts
• Specific Projects:
  • Draft series of emails (outreach emails for suppliers and prospective clients, follow up emails, marketing emails, etc)
  • Build suppliers page on website (and any other pages that might be relevant)
  • Research key USA players in bioplastics (major suppliers and clients; trade orgs; associations/universities)
  • Draft content about bioplastics that can be shared on website and social media
  • Put together briefings on certifications (ex. ISO, RICH, etc) and legislative actions around bioplastics in different regions of the world (mainly USA, Europe, Asia and LatAm)
  • Draft internal documents such as Welcome Letter, Company Ethics and Culture Guide, Resource Center, etc.
  • Intern project of choice

Qualifications 

• Completed or pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Previous internship/work experience in an office setting preferred
• Good written communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Well organized and strong attention to detail
• Resourceful, open-minded and go-getter attitude
• Works well independently and has a high degree of initiative
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in strategy, plan, or priority.

Benefits

• Weekly check-ins and feedback
• Experience in start-up environment with space for significant contribution and impact
• Office snacks, coffee/tea, beverages

Compensation

• Stipend

If this role would make you excited to come into work, please send your resume, cover letter and a strong reference (personal or professional) contact to [email protected].