Project Management Intern

Do you believe in the power of innovation to change the world? At Activation Capital, our mission is to grow Virginia’s community of advanced tech entrepreneurs and empower them to solve the world’s toughest problems. We provide a portfolio of resources to entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations translating science and technology into world-changing companies. We are a self-sustaining, mission-driven organization at an inflection point in our growth.

ROLE

The Project Management Intern plays a vital role on our small entrepreneurial and highly dynamic team. We are executing life science business ecosystem development grants that involve multiple connected projects and tasks. This is an opportunity to learn how to manage projects and out-sourced service providers as well as what it takes to support a growing technology hub. You will develop and sharpen skills in budget and schedule management, data analysis, and procurement.

The ideal candidate:

• is a data-driven, understands the fundamentals of project management
• is a team player eager to learn more about business operations
• is a relationship builder and team player with solid communication and technology skills
• is a self-motivated and results-oriented individual always seeking continuous improvement and system optimization
  
  

Activation Capital is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, and Reduced Inequalities. The organization values collaboration, impact, agility, inclusion, entrepreneurial thinking, and future-focus. Learn more at www.activation.capital!

Responsibilities

• Support Activation Capital’s entrepreneurship program by coordinating activities across multiple projects
• Plan and monitor program execution, budget management, cross-project resource management, risk identification and mitigation, documentation and communication, and continuous alignment of deliverables to meet program objectives
• Assist with out-sourced service recruitment, procurement, and monitoring - help develop statements of work, deliverable acceptance criteria, and project timelines.
• Participate in the recommendation and implementation of a suitable project management software package
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project or organizational management; a science related background is a plus, as is a PMP, but not required
• Experience managing projects and using project management software
• Understand work breakdown structures, statements of work, and the basics of earned value management
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders including corporations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, economic developers, etc
• Ability to analyze data and present findings via Excel, PowerPoint, and/or other preferred platforms
  
  

This is a paid part-time hourly position with a flexible hybrid working schedule. Immediate start that could potentially extend through 2024-2025 academic year. $15-$25 an hour depending on experience and education level.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Activation Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability/handicap, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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