Builder Platform Operations & Communications Intern at The Engine

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Nonprofit, Technology, Climate Tech, Health TechIndustries

Requirements

Current 3rd or 4th year undergraduate with an interest in innovation ecosystems, communications, operations or public policy
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Excel and/or Airtable and LinkedIn
A proactive problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, mission-driven environments
Experience or interest in startups, tech innovation or ecosystem building is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in system and metrics tracking, helping maintain accuracy and timeliness of key reporting data
Support team workflows in Airtable, Zapier, Circle, Google Drive, and other core tools
Contribute to maintaining and updating shared resource libraries to keep internal operations running smoothly
Draft and solicit internal feedback on weekly and monthly newsletters
Maintain news, events, funding opportunities, and other regularly updated resources (e.g., Vendor Database, Investor Network)
Draft content for TBP social media channels, share with the team for review, and coordinate posting with The Engine communications team
Support updates to the Builder Platform website, including maintaining content and routing contact form inquiries
Provide coordination support for in-person TBP events, including agenda preparation, catering logistics, attendee tracking, and day-of support
Support virtual programming and Thursday Sessions, including prepping resources, tracking participation, and collecting follow-up materials
Assist in documenting and organizing resources shared in community spaces
Conduct targeted research to support NSF Engines—such as ecosystem event scanning, SBIR opportunities, Pitchbook data pulls, and market research
Help track and organize relevant data to inform programming and Engine support strategies
Assist the TBP team with administrative and coordination tasks, helping reduce the operational burden of core team members
Take on ad hoc projects and special initiatives as needed

Skills

Airtable

Zapier

Circle

Google Drive

Newsletter Drafting

Metrics Tracking

Community Engagement

Event Support

Operations

Research

The Engine

Venture capital for Tough Tech startups

About The Engine

Engine.xyz focuses on helping Tough Tech companies, which are those developing breakthrough technologies that can significantly impact the world. The company provides essential support to founders of these innovative startups by offering long-term capital, expertise, networking opportunities, and access to specialized labs and equipment. Engine.xyz operates in the venture capital sector, specifically targeting areas that are often underfunded, such as advanced materials, energy, robotics, and biotechnology. Unlike many other venture capital firms, Engine.xyz not only invests in early-stage companies but also actively supports their growth, aiming to generate returns through equity stakes and successful exits. The primary goal of Engine.xyz is to bridge the gap between discovery and commercialization, ensuring that promising technologies can reach the market and make a difference.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$3,849.5MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Venture Capital, Energy, BiotechnologyIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

A mission-driven work environment and team, and the opportunity to work with world-class Tough Tech founders

Competitive compensation based on experience

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k matching

Risks

Competition from accelerators like SOSV's Hax may dilute The Engine's market share.

Partnership with Waymaker Group may strain resources due to high expectations.

Collaboration with Activate could lead to potential conflicts in program goals.

Differentiation

The Engine prioritizes breakthrough ideas over early profit, fostering innovation.

MIT's backing provides The Engine with credibility and extensive resources.

The Engine offers 'patient capital,' allowing startups to focus on long-term goals.

Upsides

Collaboration with Activate enhances the pipeline of well-prepared entrepreneurs.

$8M investment in Droplet Biosciences shows commitment to innovative cancer diagnostics.

NSF's $9.5M funding boosts The Engine's capacity to support innovation ecosystems.

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