enFocus Inc ยท 4 months ago
The enFocus Internship
South Bend - Elkhart Region
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$14/hr - $16/hrenFocus Inc is a non-profit organization focused on bringing entrepreneurial solutions to communities in the South Bend - Elkhart region. They are seeking Summer Interns to work on innovative projects that support local organizations, where interns will engage in project management, research, and implementation activities across various community needs.
Market ResearchProduct Design
Responsibilities
Execute a project management plan for all projects
Share opportunities and coordinate with various stakeholders, community leaders, and business executives
Conduct discover activities, such as customer/stakeholder interviews, strategic research, and data collection and analysis
Conduct design activities, such as program design, business model and/or marketing campaign development, process mapping, technology/software requirements definition, grant-writing, and strategic planning
Conduct implement activities, such as technology/software implementation, employee training, project/stakeholder management, marketing strategy execution, and data collection/evaluation
Communicate regular project updates to enFocus staff and sponsors via meetings, email, and well-organized presentations
Positively represent enFocus through all project engagements and any other enFocus events
Qualification
Required
Must be a student at an undergraduate institution, a current graduate student, or a recent graduate. All majors and degrees are considered
Strong candidates typically maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
Barring changes with public health guidance, Summer Interns must be available to work full-time in the South Bend-Elkhart region for 8 weeks, with an expected cohort start date in early June. We understand that some candidates may not finish their academic years until mid-June, and we will work with these candidates on a case-by-case basis to determine their start dates
Must be able to use personal or public transportation for frequent travel to the enFocus and/or sponsor offices across the South Bend - Elkhart Region and Southwest Michigan
enFocus does not provide interns with laptops or other technology; interns must bring their own devices to complete work
This internship is part of a study on the efficacy of community based internships. You will be asked to participate in the study and if you consent to participate, you will complete weekly surveys and participate in a focus group regarding your internship experience
Preferred
Passion for building better communities through innovation and entrepreneurship in a fast-paced environment
Comfortability in taking initiative and ownership over project activities/planning, priorities, and recommendations amidst ambiguous situations
Excellent presentation and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Clear demonstration of leadership experience and/or project management capabilities in work or academic settings
Ability to provide strategic insights through problem-solving and research
Adaptability to learn new skills quickly
Familiarity and/or interest in one or more of the following: business/data analytics, community development, manufacturing, market or production strategy, product development, social impact, supply chain, and/or technology/software implementation
Benefits
Innovation Project as Project Lead
Group Project for Early-Stage Non-Profit or Start-Up
Small Housing Stipend
2 Days Holiday PTO (Juneteenth, Fourth of July)
Professional Development, Social, & Networking Events
Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule
Company
enFocus Inc
enFocus is a nonprofit dedicated to building better communities through talent attraction, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
enFocus Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (8)
2023 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MHS Indiana
2024-10-29Grant
Leadership Team
Shane M. F.
Founder, Board Member
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