Brand & Marketing Development

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, ambitious, and organized Founder’s Office Intern to work directly with the Founder and collaborate with a team working on a deep-tech startup at IIT Bombay (IITB). The role offers hands-on exposure to startup building, business operations, marketing, recruitment, team management, business development, and strategic execution. You will help turn ideas into actionable plans, coordinate creative and technical teams, manage hiring activities, and contribute to the startup’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

Founder’s Office & Business Operations

• Work directly with the Founder on strategic and operational initiatives.
• Convert business ideas into actionable tasks, plans, and execution roadmaps.
• Track priorities, deadlines, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with team members and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and business documents.
• Conduct market research and support strategic decision-making.

Hiring & Talent Acquisition

• Manage hiring for Graphic Designers and Web Developers.
• Prepare job descriptions and publish internship or freelance opportunities.
• Source, screen, and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and coordinate interviews with the Founder.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and candidate pipelines.
• Coordinate onboarding and task allocation for selected candidates.

Team & Project Management

• Coordinate the work of Graphic Designers and Web Developers.
• Create weekly work plans and monitor deadlines.
• Track project progress and ensure timely deliverables.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain project management tools, task trackers, and progress reports.
• Coordinate website and marketing projects from planning through execution.

Marketing & Business Growth

• Develop and execute marketing strategies and growth plans.
• Prepare monthly content calendars and marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate LinkedIn and other social-media initiatives.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research.
• Support lead generation, outreach, and business development.
• Explore new marketing channels and partnership opportunities.
• Monitor marketing performance and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Proactive, organized, and self-driven.
• Strong in communication, coordination, and follow-ups.
• Interested in startups, entrepreneurship, and business management.
• Comfortable handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good at research, planning, and problem-solving.
• Interested in marketing, recruitment, operations, and project management.
• Willing to learn, take initiative, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Backgrounds

• BBA, BMS, MBA, engineering, management, or other relevant disciplines.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3–6 months
• Commitment: Full-time
• Location: IIT Bombay Campus, Mumbai
• Work Mode: On-Campus
• Compensation: Unpaid
• Certification: Internship certificate upon successful completion