Internship Opportunity

POSITION: Internship to Together in Tech

LOCATION: UK based or remote

REPORTS TO: CEO & Founder

About Together in Tech

A place where you can make a real difference.

Together in Tech is a non-profit organisation and community that’s focused on making the world (and the world of tech) a more connected, empathetic place. Since launching in London in 2019, our community has grown to over 6000 members and is now expanding internationally.

Our unique culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We believe that when we work together, anything is possible.

Together in Tech aims to create a space where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered. We believe this creates a foundation for real connection and serendipity. We support our members with everything from practical skills workshops to inspirational talks, mentorship and access to job opportunities.

We are a team of 20 volunteers working towards achieving the aims outlined above. Some of the programmes and events we have in the pipeline for this year are: creating a series of events for university students, launching a podcast, opening new chapters internationally, launching our own mentorship program.

About the role

In our internship program, interns will become an integral member of our team and have the opportunity to own specific business building projects that address current organisation needs. Interns will gain firsthand experience in areas such as business development, innovation, market analysis, market research, and event management.

We are looking for a bright, driven and adaptable intern to support our founder. We require at least 10 hours per week for 6 months. This position is unpaid; currently this is a volunteer run organisation.

Responsibilities

At the heart of the Operations team, you will be working alongside the CEO helping with::

• Events Management: 

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to bring the events to life

  • Working closely with sales and marketing to ensure the events are a commercial success

  • Research and recommend innovative and impactful themes and speakers.

• Project Management: coordinating work done by our volunteers; planning what work needs to be done, when and who’s going to do it, making sure the projects are running on time, dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary;

• Execute critical path projects in which the CEO and project leaders are especially interested and/or for which their awareness and involvement is essential

• Be prepared to apprise the CEO and the project leaders of project status and variations from schedule or scope

What this internship will bring you?

• It is an opportunity to participate in the growth and expansion of our business (in 2021 we will open new chapters, onboard new volunteers, launch new exciting projects…)

• You will own high impact projects 

• You will receive coaching and mentorship from our CEO along with a series of coaching sessions throughout your internship 

• You will be at the heart of the business and be in contact with different teams on the day to day

• You will have the opportunity to learn by working alongside some exceptional professionals from companies such as PwC, Freetrade, Google and others

• You will also participate in a variety of activities to promote teamwork, social responsibility, and the development of both technical and interpersonal skills.

• We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. 

Education & Experience

• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills; a clear communicator who is comfortable working with a wide range of people

• A self-starter with strong organisational skills, who has the ability to work on multiple projects and assignments with minimal supervision and is able to take the lead on projects from A to Z

• Able to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly

• Passionate about technology and making a positive impact to the world

• We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to help their team reach its goals

Key Competencies/Technical Skills

• Educated to Bachelors’ Degree level

• Fluent in English

• Strong organisational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Creative flair

• Strong communication skills

• Proactive with strong initiative

Additional Information

• We cannot provide sponsorship for this position so in order to be considered, candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK

• We hope to be able to offer at least some of the internship in person this year- although this will be dependent on the ongoing pandemic and each country's individual guidelines and restrictions.

• The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties as and when required.