Summer Intern — AI Growth Strategy & Thought Leadership
Solace — Leading AI + Spirituality Innovation
Solace is building the leading AI platform for faith communities, supporting churches, denominations, and ministry leaders with trusted, values-aligned AI infrastructure.
As Solace prepares major case study launches, thought leadership reports, and conference opportunities in 2026, we are seeking a high-potential intern to help scale our communications, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership efforts.
Position Overview
This role offers direct exposure to founder-led startup growth strategy, thought leadership, and strategic partnership development.
The Growth Strategy & Thought Leadership Intern will help amplify Solace’s visibility across religious, denominational, and technology ecosystems.
This role blends:
- strategic communications
- conference outreach
- podcast / influencer mapping
- digital asset development
- AI-powered lead generation workflows
Ideal for a highly analytical student interested in startup growth, AI, communications, and strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain list of 100+ faith leaders, podcasters, conference organizers, and media contacts
- Conduct outbound email and partnership campaigns
- Support launch of case studies and flagship reports
- Research speaking and conference opportunities
- Support website messaging and digital collateral
- Help create briefing materials for founder meetings and speaking engagements
- Support social and thought leadership content workflows
- Use AI-enabled lead generation and outbound tools
- Track campaign performance and conversion metrics
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong analytical and writing ability
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Experience with research, communications, GTM tools, or digital workflows
- Interest in AI, startup strategy, and mission-driven innovation
- STEM, economics, policy, or communications candidates with strong quantitative rigor preferred