About the Company
The Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education equips undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty with the knowledge, mentoring and resources needed to conceive and execute projects of personal and societal impact.
Keller does so by offering educational opportunities that bridge engineering and the liberal arts and help shape rewarding career paths. This includes curricular and co-curricular programs organized around design, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and innovative teaching, at the intersection of technology and society.
The eLab Summer Accelerator program allows student teams to develop their startup venture on campus. The Keller Center compliments your idea, energy, and commitment with tools, resources, and mentorship. Students pitch their ventures to members of the entrepreneurship community during public Demo Day events at the end of the summer.
Internship Description
The eLab Summer Associates, in partnership with eLab program staff, keep the program and the cohort running smoothly throughout the summer. You will work with all aspects of the eLab Summer Accelerator Program, including the day-to-day organization, operations, and social programming.
Associates will coordinate events and social gatherings, game nights, and other fun activities, with a goal of building community among eLab teams. Associates are also responsible for marketing efforts for the program and the teams via Keller Center social media, newsletter, and website outlets, and they have the option of launching unique marketing vehicles (e.g., podcast).
Associates will have direct contact with the eLab teams, mentors, advisors, and Keller Center staff and faculty, serving as liaisons between teams and Keller staff. This is a fabulous opportunity for Princeton students interested in entrepreneurship and startups as you will be exposed to all aspects of startup business activities as well as participate in a variety of workshops and meetings over the course of the nine-week program.
Make new friends, learn about startup life, and have a fun, exciting summer right here in Princeton!
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with eLab staff, distribute curriculum material to teams;
- Create and send weekly informational bulletin to eLab teams (includes weekly schedule, upcoming events, announcements, readings, etc.);
- Assist eLab staff with event coordination, catering, setup/cleanup at the Hub facility at 34 Chambers Street;
- Plan social activities for the eLab teams, including boot camp, orientation events, study breaks, trips, and special occasion events;
- Conduct interviews with eLab teams to compile team highlights for Keller Center newsletter;
- Create fresh, relevant social media content with the Keller Center communications coordinator;
- Manage social budget, submit Concur expense reports, and adhere to University Finance policies;
- Serve as MC for both Demo Day events (Princeton and NYC).
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly status update meetings with Keller staff and eLab faculty advisors, entails tracking and meeting weekly with teams to document team progress;
- Create and maintain Google Drive in which all relevant eLab program documentation will be uploaded and accessed by eLab teams and Keller staff;
- Constant interaction with eLab teams to ensure active participation and success of program;
- Assist with eLab Demo Day planning and logistics as well as provide full support on the rehearsal and live event days;
- Maintain an active presence at the Entrepreneurial Hub and help maintain a positive, collaborative startup culture in the Hub and around campus.
Requirements
- Amazing organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
- Leadership skills and a proactive, team-player attitude
- Experience with event/social planning and coordination
- Ideal candidates have a passion for entrepreneurship and/or creative innovation
Additional Benefits
- $5,000 stipend
- Free on-campus housing and meal plan for the program duration
- Co-working space in the Princeton Entrepreneurial Hub
- Networking opportunities across Princeton's entrepreneurial landscape
- Workshops and lectures available only to eLab participants
Dates & Schedule
- June 1 - August 2, 2025 (Sunday move-in and Saturday move-out required)
- Candidates who can be available in late April into May for occasional planning meetings will receive top consideration
- Regular work hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 at the Princeton Entrepreneurial Hub
- Additional work hours: Infrequent early evening hours for established program events; evening and weekend hours as determined by your planned cohort social events
Application deadline: December 15, 2024