Growth Strategy & Market Research – Summer 2026
Growth Strategy & Market Research Intern – Summer 2026
This paid, part-time, remote internship is designed for undergraduate students interested in research, business development, growth strategy, and professional development.
About Command the Interview®
Command the Interview® is a growing, founder-led career preparation company specializing in interview strategy that partners with educational institutions and student organizations to help students prepare for one of the most important parts of the job search: the interview. Through interactive workshops, we provide students with practical tools and strategies for effective interview communication, helping them organize their experiences, communicate their value clearly, and present themselves with professionalism and confidence in high-stakes conversations.
Our mission is to expand access to high-quality interview preparation, so more students feel prepared and empowered when pursuing internships, jobs, and career opportunities.
Build Something Real This Summer
Command the Interview® is looking for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented undergraduate student to join us for a focused six-week summer internship. This is a hands-on, project-driven opportunity for students who enjoy research, strategic thinking, and working in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
As a founder-led organization in an active growth phase, every contribution this summer directly shapes how we expand our reach. You will work directly with the founder through regular check-ins and progress conversations to build the research foundation that supports our Fall partnership outreach strategy — while gaining meaningful exposure to how early-stage organizations grow.
The internship has two complementary work streams: market research and social media analytics. Your market research will help identify and verify the institutional contacts and decision-makers that drive our partnership expansion. Your social media analytics work will contribute strategic observations and ideas that inform how we communicate our mission to students and institutional audiences.
This is not a passive learning experience. Your work will have a visible, measurable impact on a real organization with a real mission, and everything you produce this summer is work you can speak to confidently as a professional.
What You'll Do
Market Research & Database Development
- Research student organizations across Southeastern college and university campuses
- Identify relevant student organizations their leaders, and higher education decision-makers
- Compile, organize, and verify institutional contact information, including social media information, using Google Sheets
- Verify social media accounts and institutional details for accuracy
- Identify patterns across organizations and institutions to inform outreach strategy
Social Media Analytics & Strategy Input
- Review and analyze social media engagement trends across relevant platforms
- Identify patterns in content performance and audience engagement
- Contribute ideas and strategic input on content direction and messaging
- Share observations that inform how Command the Interview® communicates its value to student and institutional audiences
Who You Are
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong research instincts
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Comfortable working with data and drawing patterns from information
- Strong written communicator who can organize and present findings clearly
- Someone who takes ownership of their work, asks good questions, and follows through
- Someone who stays organized, documents their work consistently, and communicates progress proactively, without waiting to be asked
- A natural problem solver who thinks critically about how to approach a task before diving in, you communicate your reasoning, recommend better tools or methods when you see them, and understand that direction sets the destination but how you get there is part of your contribution. Your insight into student communities, student organizations, and the tools your peers use is genuinely valued here
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft365, and comfortable navigating LinkedIn and Instagram for professional and organizational research
What You'll Gain
This internship is designed to deliver both professional experience and personal development.
Professional Experience
- Hands-on experience building a structured, real-world business development research database
- Practical exposure to how growth-stage organizations build partnership pipelines and outreach strategies
- Experience conducting social media analytics and contributing to content strategy
- The opportunity to present completed work and strategic recommendations to the founder
Professional Development
- Direct mentorship from the founder of Command the Interview® throughout the internship
- Access to Command the Interview’s proprietary interview preparation curriculum
- Personalized, one-on-one interview coaching, provided outside of your scheduled 20 hours over the course of 4 weeks (a total of 4 coaching hours)
- A formal letter of recommendation upon satisfactory completion of the internship
By the end of the internship, you will have built a structured, verified database of approximately 200–300 institutional contacts, delivered social media analytics observations and content strategy input, and presented your completed project and recommendations to the founder. This internship emphasizes practical contribution, visible outcomes, and investment in your growth as a professional. This is tangible, measurable work you can speak to confidently in future interviews and a demonstrated professional accomplishment you can point to with pride.
Internship Details
- Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026
- Hours: 20 hours per week; regular check-ins
- Format: Fully remote
- Compensation: $16-$18/hour, commensurate with experience
- Equipment: Interns should have access to a personal computer and a reliable internet connection; Google Workspace and Microsoft Office proficiency required
How to Apply
This internship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students who are authorized to work in the United States.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited to continue through the hiring process, which consists of the following steps:
- Resume Submission & Questionnaire – Both the resume and questionnaire will be evaluated to determine which candidates will advance to the next stage.
- One-Way Video Interview (via Hireflix) – Advancing candidates will complete a one-way video interview featuring a mix of behavioral and technical questions.
- Live Virtual Interview(s)– Candidates who successfully complete the one-way video interview will move forward to live interviews with the Command the Interview® team.
To be considered, please ensure you complete all steps as required. We will be in touch with selected candidates at each stage of the process. We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We look forward to meeting talented candidates and welcoming our next intern to the Command the Interview® team!
Please reach out to us via email at contactus@commandtheinterview.com with any questions about this posting.
Command the Interview® is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.