Brand Development & Management (Unpaid Internship)

Founder’s Office Intern – Marketing, Operations & Talent Acquisition
Location: IIT Bombay Campus, Mumbai
Internship Type: Full-Time, Unpaid Internship
Duration: 3–6 Months
Work Mode: On-Campus
Reporting To: Founder
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, organized, and ambitious Founder’s Office Intern to work directly with the Founder and support the growth and operations of a deep-tech startup at IIT Bombay (IITB).
This role offers hands-on exposure to startup building, business operations, marketing, talent acquisition, team coordination, business development, and strategic execution.
You will help translate business objectives into actionable plans, coordinate creative and technical teams, manage recruitment activities, and drive key initiatives that contribute to the startup’s growth.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and business management who are eager to take ownership of responsibilities and learn by working on real-world challenges.
Key Responsibilities
1. Founder’s Office & Business Operations
· Work directly with the Founder on strategic initiatives and day-to-day business operations.
· Translate business ideas into actionable plans, tasks, and execution roadmaps.
· Track priorities, deadlines, milestones, and project deliverables.
· Coordinate with team members and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
· Prepare presentations, progress reports, business documents, and internal updates.
· Conduct market research and provide insights to support business decisions.
2. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
· Manage recruitment activities for Graphic Designers, Web Developers, and other relevant roles.
· Draft job descriptions and publish internship and freelance opportunities.
· Source, screen, and shortlist suitable candidates.
· Conduct initial candidate assessments and coordinate interviews with the Founder.
· Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and hiring pipelines.
· Coordinate onboarding, task allocation, and initial follow-ups for selected candidates.
3. Team & Project Management
· Coordinate the activities of Graphic Designers, Web Developers, and other team members.
· Develop weekly work plans, assign tasks, and monitor deadlines.
· Track project progress and follow up on pending deliverables.
· Identify execution bottlenecks and coordinate with relevant team members to resolve them.
· Maintain project trackers, task management tools, and progress reports.
· Coordinate website development, branding, and marketing projects from planning to execution.
4. Marketing & Business Growth
· Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies and growth initiatives.
· Prepare content calendars and coordinate marketing campaigns.
· Manage and coordinate LinkedIn and other social media activities.
· Conduct competitor analysis, industry research, and market assessments.
· Support lead generation, business outreach, and business development activities.
· Identify potential marketing channels, collaborations, and partnership opportunities.
· Track marketing performance and prepare reports with actionable insights.
What You Will Gain
· Direct exposure to the Founder’s Office and startup decision-making.
· Hands-on experience in building and managing a deep-tech startup.
· Practical knowledge of business operations, strategic planning, and execution.
· Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and team coordination.
· Exposure to marketing strategy, brand development, and business growth.
· Skills in project management, communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
· Opportunities to take ownership of projects and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.
· An internship certificate upon successful completion of the internship.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from motivated students and fresh graduates who are:
· Proactive, self-driven, organized, and willing to take initiative.
· Strong in communication, coordination, and follow-up.
· Interested in entrepreneurship, startups, marketing, and business management.
· Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
· Skilled in research, planning, and problem-solving.
· Interested in recruitment, team management, operations, and project execution.
· Willing to learn, adapt, and work in a dynamic startup environment.
· Prior experience in student organizations, startup initiatives, marketing, recruitment, or project
coordination is an advantage, but a strong willingness to learn and execute is equally valued.
· Preferred backgrounds: BBA, BMS, MBA, engineering, management, or other relevant disciplines.
Internship Details
Duration: 3–6 months
Commitment: Full-time
Location: IIT Bombay Campus, Mumbai
Work Mode: On-campus
Compensation: Unpaid
Certification: Internship certificate upon successful completion
Note: This is an unpaid, full-time internship. Candidates should be comfortable with the unpaid arrangement and able to commit to the mutually agreed internship duration and work schedule. The role is intended for candidates seeking practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to startup operations.
Ready to Build Something Meaningful?
Join the Founder’s Office to gain practical experience in marketing, recruitment, business operations, team management, and startup growth while working closely with the Founder.
Take ownership. Learn by doing. Turn ideas into execution.

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