University Relations & Strategic Partnerships Intern

About SproutZen

SproutZen Agri Marketing Pvt. Ltd. is an agricultural education and career development company dedicated to bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. We collaborate with agricultural universities and educational institutions to provide students with industry-oriented learning, professional development opportunities, and career guidance.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and highly motivated University Relations & Strategic Partnerships Intern to establish professional relationships with universities and colleges across India. The selected candidate will be responsible for contacting university officials, introducing SproutZen's initiatives, coordinating institutional collaborations, and facilitating the successful signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify agricultural universities, colleges, and educational institutions across India.
• Contact university management, deans, principals, placement officers, and department heads through professional phone calls and emails.
• Present SproutZen's mission, educational initiatives, and institutional collaboration opportunities.
• Coordinate meetings and follow-ups with interested institutions.
• Assist in preparing, sharing, and securing signed MOUs.
• Maintain accurate records of university contacts, communication history, and partnership progress.
• Follow up regularly with prospective university partners to achieve collaboration targets.
• Submit daily activity reports and weekly progress updates to the management team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Hindi or regional languages is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in communicating with university officials and senior management.
• Basic knowledge of Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and professional email communication.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and professional in approach.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students, graduates, and freshers from any discipline are welcome to apply.
• Candidates with backgrounds in Agriculture, Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications are preferred.

Internship Benefits

• Monthly stipend of ₹3,000–₹5,000.
• Company-paid official phone and calling expenses.
• Internship completion certificate.
• Letter of Recommendation based on performance.
• Practical experience in business development, institutional partnerships, and professional communication.
• Opportunity for future full-time employment based on performance and company requirements.

Performance Expectations

The intern will be expected to maintain consistent daily university outreach, conduct professional follow-ups, and contribute toward achieving SproutZen's institutional partnership and MOU targets.