Job Title: Entrepreneurial Programs Intern
Department: Entrepreneurial Development
Supervisor: Chief Innovation Officer
Position Overview
The Entrepreneurial Programs Intern will support the assessment, refinement, documentation and early implementation of VelocityTX’s entrepreneurial programs as the organization prepares for the next phase of its innovation activities. This role is focused on program development and improvement and offers hands -on experience in how entrepreneurial support programs are designed, evaluated, and operationalized within an innovation hub environment.
The intern will work closely with staff to review existing programs, research best practices from peer innovation centers, and help translate insights into practical recommendations, tools, and processes. In some cases, the intern may also support or manage the implementation of new procedures or tools under staff guidance. This position is well -suited for someone interested in entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, program design, or nonprofit and economic development work.
By the end of the internship, the intern will have contributed research, documentation, and implementation support that informs and strengthens the future direction of VelocityTX’s entrepreneurial offerings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with reviewing current entrepreneurial programs to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Research best practices and emerging models from innovation hubs, incubators, and accelerators, with attention to program structure, participant engagement, and measurable outcomes.
• Synthesize research findings into internal summaries, comparison tools, or recommendation memos to support program redesign efforts.
• Support the development, testing, and refinement of new or updated program processes, procedures, or tools.
• Assist with implementing approved changes, which may include setting up templates, updating documentation, piloting workflows, or managing defined tasks within a rollout plan.
• Support the development and updating of program materials such as one -pagers, presentations, agendas, internal guides, and reports.
• Enter, organize, and maintain program data; assist with analyzing historical attendance, participation trends, and feedback where available.
• Help document program processes, workflows, and templates to improve consistency, efficiency, and knowledge sharing.
• Support administrative functions including file organization, preparing meeting notes, and maintaining shared calendars and documentation systems.
• Assist with collecting and summarizing internal or stakeholder feedback related to entrepreneurial programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, or recent graduate, with a major in
Business, Operations, Management, Entrepreneurial Development, or relevant fields.
• Experience with research, documentation, entrepreneurial programs is helpful.
Language Skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer Skills
Competency in using various Video Conferencing Software (Zoom, Google Meets, MS Teams), working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and working knowledge of project management (PM) software such as Monday.com or similar PM software.
Other
• Meticulously detail -oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to own operations with an eagerness to dive into the details.
• Passionate about startups, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in San Antonio.
• Affinity for creating processes, structure, and documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; excels in building relationships.
• Ability to take direction well and contribute positively to the overall work environment and performance of the group.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
Company Culture
At VelocityTX, we foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, encouraging creativity and innovation. Interns will collaborate directly with experienced staff, attend team meetings, and participate in networking events, gaining valuable skills for their future careers.
Benefits
• Hands -on experience in program development.
• Exposure to entrepreneurship and bioscience sectors.
• Professional mentorship and feedback from staff.
• Opportunity to attend team meetings and networking events.
The above job description is not intended to be an all -inclusive list of duties and standards of the
position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as
assigned by their supervisor.
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