Project Management Intern (Work-Study)

This position is open only to students who qualify for federal or state work-study.

As a Project Management Intern at Folio, you’ll play a central role in keeping projects organized, on track, and aligned across teams that are building innovative tools to help students access meaningful work experiences. You’ll assist with project planning, coordination, and communication to ensure smooth execution across product, design, data, and operations.

This position is ideal for students interested in business operations, management, or product development who want to gain hands-on experience managing real projects in a mission-driven, fast-paced startup environment.

What You’ll Do

Support the coordination of projects across multiple teams and deadlines.

Help maintain project timelines, documentation, and task trackers (e.g., Asana, Notion, or Google Sheets).

Prepare agendas, take notes, and summarize action items from team meetings.

Communicate project updates and dependencies between departments.

Assist in identifying risks, roadblocks, and opportunities for process improvement.

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience managing projects, timelines, and cross-functional teams in a startup environment.

Exposure to agile project management principles and modern collaboration tools.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced product and operations professionals.

A deeper understanding of how technology, education, and social impact intersect.

The opportunity to make your work-study hours meaningful by supporting initiatives that help students nationwide.

Qualifications

Must be eligible for federal or state work-study funding.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Clear communication and attention to detail.

Comfortable with productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Notion, or project management platforms).

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from a fast-moving team.