Events & Community
Support the planning and execution of founder breakfasts, rooftop socials, build sessions, workshops, and partner programs. Work may include guest research, attendee communication, operations, and follow-up.
The opportunity
Learn by helping build something with momentum.
NYC Founders & Operators is a fast-growing community of more than 1,500 founders, senior operators, investors, and technologists. We organize founder breakfasts, rooftop socials, build sessions, workshops, and other curated programs across New York City.
You will work closely with Stephan Rihs and the team behind NYC Founders & Operators. Stephan is a three-time founder with a background spanning Coinbase, BCG, a Wharton MBA, and Harvard Kennedy School.
Choose a track
Build depth in one area.
Interns select a primary track and may support related work based on interest and community needs.
Research & Writing
Research developments across AI, startups, venture capital, go-to-market, and the NYC technology ecosystem. Contribute to newsletters, founder resources, event briefings, and editorial projects.
Video, Editing & Social
Turn events, presentations, interviews, and written content into short videos and social posts. Help with editing, captions, packaging, and distribution.
Marketing & Outbound
Support community growth through thoughtful founder outreach, audience research, event promotion, newsletter distribution, and channel experiments.
Partnerships & Ecosystem
Research and develop relationships with investors, startup platforms, technology companies, professional services firms, universities, and other ecosystem partners.
What you will gain
A practical view of how startup ecosystems grow.
You will work on projects with visible outcomes and receive direct feedback. You will also gain exposure to founders, operators, investors, and technology companies across sectors and stages.
Depending on your track, you may help produce a live event, publish research or content, test a growth channel, develop an ecosystem partnership, or build a portfolio of work that demonstrates what you can do.
Who should apply
Students who wantresponsibility, notobservation.
This opportunity is designed for undergraduate or graduate students interested in startups, community building, media, marketing, events, partnerships, or the practical application of AI.
You should write and communicate clearly, meet commitments, and be comfortable taking initiative. Previous experience through internships, student organizations, personal projects, research, events, marketing, or media is preferred. Strong proof of work matters more than polished credentials.
Structure
Flexible enough for school, serious enough to matter.
Time
Ten to twenty hours per week for approximately ten to fourteen weeks during Fall 2026.
Location
New York City participation is preferred. A remote option may be considered for exceptional candidates with relevant work samples.
Schedule
Flexible around academic commitments. Event-focused interns should expect occasional morning or evening availability.
Compensation
Compensation is determined based on experience, responsibilities, and time commitment. All terms will be agreed upon before work begins.
Academic credit
We can coordinate with a university co-op or internship program where appropriate.
Apply
Tell us where you can make a difference.
Email your CV or LinkedIn profile, a short statement explaining why you want to join, your preferred track, weekly availability, and one or two relevant examples of your work.
Proof of work can include writing, research, videos, social accounts, event experience, marketing projects, student organization work, design, or something you built independently.
Subject: Fall Internship/Co-Op | Your Name | Preferred Track
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