THE POSITION

The Entrepreneur Experience (EX) Growth team at Endeavor is focused on building scalable tools and programs to upskill and develop the leadership capabilities of Endeavor’s global network of 2,700+ entrepreneurs and 500+ team members across 50+ markets. In doing so, the team is seeking an Entrepreneur Experience & Knowledge Management Graduate-Level Intern for Summer 2026. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, business knowledge, and the management of a global digital entrepreneur experience.

The Intern will focus on two core areas: 

1. Business Knowledge Development and Management: translating complex business challenges and founder insights into action-oriented strategic playbooks on topics such as AI adoption, M&A readiness, market expansion, and leadership development

2. Entrepreneur Digital Experience Strategy and Management: shaping and continuously improving how founders engage with Endeavor’s knowledge, experiences, and services through a globally scaled digital experience.

This will fit into the broader EX Growth strategy of rolling out a unified global digital experience for Endeavor’s network of 2,900+ entrepreneurs across 50+ markets. Additionally, this role will support the execution of ad-hoc projects and initiatives to enhance the experience of Endeavor Entrepreneurs globally.

HIRING TIMELINE

• Applications close: February 17, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

• Interview process: The interview process will include three interview rounds and one practical assessment.

• Offer extension: By early April 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Business Knowledge Development and Management: Develop and execute business content that translates complex business challenges into clear, actionable playbooks, capturing insights from founders and mentors across Endeavor’s network.

• Entrepreneur Digital Experience Management: Support the day-to-day management of the entrepreneur digital experience through community-style digital platforms, curating founder journeys and ensuring entrepreneurs can easily access and engage with relevant knowledge, services, and peer connections.

• Cross-Functional Strategy Execution: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into coordinated initiatives, ensuring the digital experience evolves with entrepreneur needs at global scale.

• Experience Success & Optimization: Monitor and analyze engagement and usage signals to identify improvement opportunities, test iterations, and scale what maximizes value for founders. Organize and analyze data from our CRM platforms to uncover trends that inform dashboards and reports.

• Project Delivery & Impact Measurement: Ensure timely delivery of proposed projects, measure their effectiveness, and iterate as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Student Status: MBA, MPA or graduate-level program (MA/MS).

• Areas of Focus: Business, entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, emerging markets, content and community management, international development, or related fields.

• Tools: Notion, Salesforce, content management systems (e.g., Circle, Hivebrite), AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, NotebookLM).

• Additional Qualifications: 

  • Comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and global trends, particularly in the context of emerging markets, with the ability to apply insights to real-world founder challenges.

  • Strong desire to research, analyze, and speak with entrepreneurs to understand the needs of Endeavor’s entrepreneur network.

  • Excellence in writing, editing, and research to curate business content with deep subject matter expertise.

  • Strong project execution and timeline management capabilities. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. We will not be able to interview or select candidates without valid U.S. work authorization for the 2026 year.

WHO YOU ARE

• Entrepreneur First: The intern will be someone who passionately believes in the power of high-impact entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. You care about our mission.

• Go Big: The intern will be someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big. You are a self-starter, who will roll up your sleeves to take our office to the next level. 

• Network of Trust: The intern will be someone who can naturally build trust with anybody, from CTOs of cutting-edge startups to CEO’s of established ventures. 

• Pay It Forward: The intern will be someone with a service-oriented attitude, who asks “What can I do?” before asking “What can I get?”

• One Endeavor: The intern will be someone who thrives on working with colleagues in over 30 different countries around the world. You are collaborative and a bridge-builder.

• Always Agile: The intern will be someone who understands that it's the planning, not the plans, that matter and therefore isn't deterred by pivots or evolutions.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Endeavor Global Summer Internship Program invites students to spend 10 weeks working closely with teams within our Headquarters – Partnerships, Platforms, Marketing, Insight, People, EX Growth, Selection, Finance, Catalyst, Capital, and Global Hubs.

Our Internship Program prioritizes a hands-on and immersive experience for our interns. Interns work as contributors within their teams and take on meaningful projects that have a real-time impact on the work that we do. In addition to project-based experience, interns participate in curated learning sessions throughout the summer, including deep dives into Endeavor’s teams, public speaking and résumé workshops, fireside chats with senior leaders including our CEO, and opportunities to join networking events in our New York office. 

We’re seeking driven, globally minded students who want to explore how entrepreneurship shapes economies and who are excited to contribute in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. If you’re energized by big ideas, fascinated by emerging markets, and eager to work on initiatives that stretch across borders, Endeavor offers a summer that will challenge you, broaden your perspective, and connect you to a truly global community.

• Program Duration: Monday, June 1 to Friday, August 7, 2026

• Pay: $17/hr, with a maximum of 40 hours/week

• Structure: This is a hybrid internship in New York City, with three days per week to be spent at Endeavor Global’s HQ office in Downtown Manhattan.

BENEFITS, PAY, and TIMELINE

• This position will be compensated at NY State minimum wage ($17/hour) up to 40 hours per week.

• The Summer Internship Program will run from Monday, June 1 to Friday, August 7, 2026.

• Internships follow a hybrid schedule and interns will be expected to work in our Downtown Manhattan Office 3 days a week (as determined by the hiring team).

• Learning and development programming throughout the summer from our Catalyst, People, Entrepreneur Experience, Selection, and Marketing Teams.

• Network of 500+ amazing colleagues in 50+ markets.

ABOUT ENDEAVOR

Endeavor is the leading global community of High-Impact Entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Present in 50+ markets around the world, our 2,900+ entrepreneurs rely on Endeavor’s unparalleled network of peers and mentors to solve their toughest challenges.

Endeavor’s core belief is that entrepreneurs are the single best way to transform economies around the world: with the right community, mentorship, and investment, these individuals form the building blocks for thriving, dynamic economies in emerging markets around the world.

• Learn how we support Endeavor Entrepreneurs worldwide — from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City to Dubai.

• Explore Our Values

• Explore Endeavor Catalyst, our rules-based co-investment venture capital fund.

• See how we aim to advance the Multiplier Effect by helping entrepreneurs grow faster, think bigger, and give back as they inspire, mentor, and invest in others.