Interim COO College Intern – Executive Leadership Development Program

Interim COO College Intern (Executive Leadership Track)

Position Type: Part-Time Internship (10–20 Hours Per Week)

Program Length: 90-Day Executive Leadership Internship

Position Overview

Zipoura is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and entrepreneurial college intern to serve in an Interim COO Leadership Development role. This position is intended for students who want hands-on experience operating inside a startup executive environment while being directly mentored by the CEO and executive leadership team.

The intern will gain real-world experience in:

• operations
• strategy
• business development
• leadership
• technology coordination
• launch execution
• executive communication
• scaling systems

This is not a traditional internship. This is an executive development opportunity designed to mold future business leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

Executive Operations & Leadership

• Oversee coordination across executive departments, including:
  • sales
  • marketing
  • finance
  • technology
  • HR
• Support executive alignment under CEO direction
• Assist with company-wide operational strategy
• Participate in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions

Brand & Market Expansion

• Support renaming, branding, and market positioning initiatives
• Assist with rollout coordination for Zipoura by iDrink
• Support launch readiness and city expansion planning

Technology & Platform Operations

• Assist with app development coordination from prototype to production readiness
• Help oversee:
  • CRM systems
  • onboarding systems
  • operational dashboards
  • ambassador systems
  • reporting infrastructure
• Monitor launch readiness and operational functionality

Operational Systems & KPI Management

• Assist with creating KPI tracking structures
• Help build reporting systems and operational workflows
• Support operational organization and accountability systems
• Help ensure departments remain aligned with deadlines and milestones

Sales & Organizational Support

• Support oversight of sales operations until dedicated sales leadership is fully established
• Assist with hiring coordination and onboarding processes
• Help structure operational systems for future scaling
• Participate in executive-level growth discussions and planning

Qualifications

Preferred Candidates:

• Junior or Senior college students
• Business, Marketing, Communications, Technology, Finance, Operations, or Entrepreneurship majors preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in startups, leadership, and executive management
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset strongly preferred
• Leadership experience in organizations, sports, clubs, or business ventures is a plus

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Ambitious
• Professional
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Strategic thinker
• Problem solver
• Strong communicator
• Self-motivated
• Interested in long-term leadership growth

What You Will Gain

• Direct mentorship from executive leadership
• Startup operations experience
• Leadership development
• Business strategy exposure
• Real-world operational management experience
• Networking opportunities
• Resume-building executive experience
• Potential fast-track into company leadership

Compensation & Leadership Growth Path

90-Day Internship Period

Monthly Stipend:

• $500–$1,000 per month
• based on:
  • performance
  • availability
  • leadership ability
  • operational contribution
  • project completion

Additional:

• performance bonuses
• referral bonuses
• event bonuses
• executive mentorship