Activate

đź‘Ą 11-50đź’° $7,880,999 over 1 year agoProduct Researchđź’Ľ Private Company
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Activate empowers entrepreneurial scientists and engineers to transform groundbreaking research into market-ready products and businesses. We provide the funding, community, and mentorship needed for scientists to launch their own companies, focusing on sectors like energy, manufacturing, and transportation to create a more sustainable future. As a leading investor in product research, Activate has supported the launch of 196 new companies since 2015, which have raised $3.5B in follow-on funding and created over 2,800 U.S.-based jobs. Our tech stack includes a variety of technologies, such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Content Delivery Networks, to support our operations and communications. We foster a collaborative culture and make data-driven decisions. We center equity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Our remote-friendly approach allows us to partner with scientists across the United States. Activate is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by significant funding and a commitment to innovation and impact.

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🧭 Internship

  • Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in public affairs and government relations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Assist in monitoring, researching, analyzing, and tracking key legislation and executive orders that align with Activate’s priority areas at the federal level.
  • Support the identification of federal and state funding opportunities and collaborate with Activate’s development team to prepare and submit proposals and/or reports.
  • Assist in managing Activate’s relationship with government relations firms, tracking meetings and managing notes, etc.
  • Research opportunities for Activate to serve as a resource to government, including participation in government commissions, working groups, advisory committees, events, and meetings.
  • Support on connecting Activate Fellows and alumni with congressional and agency staff.
  • Support on government relations-related events, such as tracking attendees, managing logistics, etc.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Data AnalysisCommunication SkillsWritten communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteResearchReporting

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đź“Ť United States

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  • Exceptional written and oral skills with a demonstrated ability to respect and encourage diverse perspectives
  • Top-notch organizational skills and is highly detail-oriented
  • Experience with and/or working knowledge of data management, analytics, and reporting
  • Demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility
  • Ideally familiar with project management (Asana, Notion), CRM/database (Hubspot, Airtable), and/or GSuite tools (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and is willing to learn others
  • Believes that scientists and engineers can lead the translation of their research and discoveries into products and businesses that address some of society’s greatest problems
  • Is interested in innovation, clean energy, climate, or manufacturing sector (or are willing to learn)
  • Committed to fully engaging and collaborating in internship projects and responsibilities
  • Engage and support marketing activities across all recruitment activities
  • Use project and data management tools to actively maintain recruitment data streams & activity logistics, and support reporting out to the team on progress
  • Support the recruitment strategy to systematically engage key contacts
  • Conduct research on existing and new channels
  • Support efforts to increase the diversity of the fellow applicant pool
  • Work closely with the national and community fellowship, partnerships, and marketing teams to execute the recruitment strategy and timeline
  • Provide excellent customer service to potential applicants and prospective amplification partners
  • Lead one proposed project to support recruitment and fellowship strategies over the course of the internship

Project ManagementData AnalysisMarketingCRMData management

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