Partnerships Strategy Intern | Undergraduate or Graduate - Summer

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Global Partnerships Team is focused on building relationships and mission-aligned partnerships with top corporations, foundations, institutions and tech companies that can provide value to the global community of entrepreneurs that Endeavor supports.

The Global Partnerships Intern will lead an independent, research-driven project focused on identifying, analyzing, and mapping potential strategic partners for Endeavor Global. This work supports Endeavor’s broader strategy of ecosystem development and long-term partnership growth.

In this role, you'll work directly with the Global Partnerships team, collaborate with 45+ local Endeavor offices and cross-functional teams (Capital, Events, Marketing, Insights), and translate Endeavor's global impact into compelling actions and deliverables. By the end of the internship, you'll have shaped a sharper partnership offerings strategy and delivered a set of live proposals and reusable proposal materials the team will keep using long after the summer ends.

This internship is ideal for someone excited by business development, strategy, and storytelling, who wants real responsibility inside a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of entrepreneurship and emerging markets.

• Responsibility #1:
  Improve Endeavor's Global Partnership Offerings Strategy
  Analyze Endeavor's current portfolio of partnership offerings (selection panels, flagship events, programs, research) and how they're tiered and positioned. Research how peer organizations package sponsor ships and partnerships, and recommend how Endeavor should structure, position, and present its offerings to corporations, foundations, and institutions.

• Responsibility #2:
  Build Customized Proposals for Partnership Opportunities
  Draft tailored partnership proposals (decks and documents) for real prospects in the team's pipeline, working with the Global Partnerships team to match each prospect's priorities with the right mix of Endeavor offerings and pricing tiers.

• Responsibility #3:
  Analyze Strategy and Behaviour Across Endeavor's Global Network
  Engage with Endeavor Global teams and local offices to collect qualitative insights, validate what partners value most, and incorporate feedback into the offerings strategy and proposal materials.

• Responsibility #4:
  Expand In-Kind, Value-Added Partnerships for Entrepreneurs
  Explore how Endeavor's in-kind partnerships (tools, services, and perks provided by partners) deliver value to entrepreneurs, identify gaps and opportunities, and recommend how to strengthen the offering and make sure it reaches entrepreneurs across the network.

• Student Status:
  Undergraduate Junior or Senior, or Graduate student

• Interests / Areas of Focus:

  • Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, global development, or partnerships

  • Strong analytical skills – ability to synthesize research and develop insights

  • Confident building clean, professional presentations (Google Slides or PowerPoint)

  • AI exposure and curiosity, with the ability to assess and adopt new technologies, automate tasks, and improve team efficiency through modern tools, is a plus

  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, and curious to learn across cultures

  • Familiarity with tools like Excel or Salesforce is a plus

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. We will not be able to interview or select candidates without valid U.S. work authorization for the 2027 year.

• Applications close: October 7, 2026 at 11:59pm

• Interview process: Interview with Hiring Manager, short written/deck assignment. Interview with the VP of Global Partnerships.

• Offer extension: November 16, 2026

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