Entrepreneurship Program Intern

Entrepreneurship Program Intern  

Description

Position: Entrepreneurship Program (Summer 2025)

Type: Internship

Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid/In-Person)
Duration: 8 Weeks (June 9, 2025-August 1, 2025)

Hours: 21 hours per week (flexible based on academic schedule)

Compensation: $450 per week

Eligibility: Open to undergraduate (Junior or Senior levels) or graduate students with demonstrated financial need

About Together We Bake

Together We Bake (TWB) is a nonprofit employment social enterprise that provides hands-on workforce training and personal development for women navigating barriers to employment. TWB is launching an entrepreneurship program to support program participants and alums in exploring business ownership as a pathway to economic stability.

This 8-week internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated undergraduate (Junior or Senior level) or graduate student to gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, social enterprise development, and nonprofit programming while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Internship Overview

The Entrepreneurship Program Intern will play a key role in researching and designing an entrepreneurship initiative for TWB participants and alums. Working closely with TWB leadership, the intern will develop curriculum, resources, and business support strategies to help women begin to build successful small businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Program Research & Development

• Research best practices in entrepreneurship training, specifically for women overcoming employment barriers.
• Identify essential small business skills (e.g., business planning, financial literacy, marketing).
• Develop a structured entrepreneurship curriculum with interactive learning materials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct interviews with TWB alums and participants to assess their entrepreneurship needs and interests.
• Research potential guest speakers, business mentors, and local support organizations.
• Research grant and funding opportunities to support the program’s growth.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in program development, entrepreneurship training, and nonprofit management.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in social enterprise and workforce development.
• Mentorship and skill-building in business planning, financial management, and community engagement.
• Professional development opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

This internship is open to undergraduate (Junior and Senior Levels) and graduate students who:
✔ Are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and have demonstrated financial need.
✔ Are passionate about our mission/vision, entrepreneurship, social impact, and workforce development.
✔ Have strong research, writing, and communication skills.
✔ Can work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:
✔ A Resume
✔ A brief cover letter (no more than one page) explaining:

• Why you are interested in this internship
• Your interest in our mission, entrepreneurship and social impact
• How your skills and experience align with the role

Application Deadline: April 21, 2024.  Interviews will start the week of April 28, 2025.
Submit Applications to: t_allen@togetherwebake.org