Business is a truly international language. As we become more globalized, it’s increasingly vital to prove a sound understanding of how trade works between borders. Our Business & Management internships put you at the heart of the action, allowing you to learn about the world of business firsthand from local experts – all online. Our unique and challenging placements are designed to maximize learning and create leaders. Throughout your internship, you will build your professional network and boost your business acumen, which will impress future employers and make your resume shine.
Our experienced advisors will work with you to arrange a customized virtual internship that matches your interests and goals. Here are some examples of possible remote placements within Business and Management:
FINANCE FOR LUXURY & SUSTAINABLE BICYCLE MANUFACTURER - virtual
Gain practical work experience with a high-end bespoke bicycle manufacturing company with a focus on sustainability and the environment. Help the company secure the seed funding necessary to launch.
Intern responsibilities include:
- Building pitchbook and cashflow forecasting for presentation to potential investors and grant-funders
- Developing community-based marketing and finance support through a Kickstarter project
- Develop marketing strategy, carry out competitor research, and provide recommendations to present to the Managing Director
3+ months preferred, 10-20 hours per week.
London, England
CORPORATE FINANCE & FUNDING - virtual
Rare opportunity to gain remote hands-on experience in the UK's investment and finance sector. Assist in the assessment and subsequent funding allocation process for corporate clients, and conduct evaluations for corporate acquisition opportunities. Ensure clients are investment ready and enable business owners and managers to access potential funding sources and solutions, partnering with a wide network of venture capitalists, angel investors, crowd funders, debt and asset financiers and bridging loans providers.
Working directly with the CEO, intern responsibilities can include:
- Corporate finance, accounting and industry research
- Reviewing potential client pitch decks and accounts
- Assisting in the development of funding propositions for presentation to funding sources
- Email marketing for the development of the acquisition pipeline
- Developing marketing strategy in partnership with the Managing Director
3+ months preferred, 10-20 hours per week.
London, England
SALES - virtual
Apply your skills of persuasion in a sales role with a small, innovative, dynamic business. This company is seeking an intern who thrives on complex problem solving to achieve tangible, practical and actionable results. Tasks involved in this placement include:
- Cultivating leads using targeted email campaigns
- Engaging in new sales opportunities with past clients
- Receiving phone/website inquiries and conducting follow up
- Creating proposals and coordinating client meetings
- Recording sales activities and maintaining CRM
Brisbane - Australia
START-UP BUSINESS/MARKETING - virtual
Join an exciting start-up in growth mode to assist remotely in building a comprehensive directory of businesses to provide an easy, fast way for the consumer to compare products. The company has created an app that helps members crowdsource the best businesses so they can make the most informed decisions at renewal time. Main responsibilities in this role entail:
- Building and managing the directory so members have access to a complete business listing
- Generating media awareness of the company
- Managing company social media accounts
- Following up with customer queries and feedback
Dublin - Ireland
FINANCE - virtual
Intern in the finance department of Australia's fastest growing pet brand and household name for trusted quality companion animal products. This company has won multiple Australian Business Awards for 'Best Product Innovation' and 'Best New Product'. Intern responsibilities will include:
- Collecting receivables from Australia's biggest supermarket chain
- Reconciling debtor and creditor accounts
- Assisting with bank reconciliations
- Conducting data analysis
Sydney - Australia
BUSINESS & MARKETING FOR INVESTMENT CONSULTING - virtual
Work directly with the CEO of a funding and investment consulting company, benefitting from their 20+ years of industry experience. Join this company specializing in helping SMEs grow and accelerate, through funding and investment consulting services, focusing on the disruptive technology sector and professional services. Responsibilities can include:
- Assisting with Membership Community, including planning and managing regular online networking events
- Brand development and competitor research
- Identifying and evaluating new business opportunities
- Email marketing for the development of the acquisition pipeline
- Managing CRM and email marketing software, sending monthly e-newsletter and generating reports
3+ months preferred, 10-20 hours per week.
London, England
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN - virtual
Small business seeking a remote Human Resources Administration intern with experience in a diverse range of tasks and strong communication and organizational skills. Main responsibilities in this role entail:
- Coordinating staff meetings and conducting training for other staff and contractors
- Collecting, reviewing and entering employee time sheets
- Conducting research and organizing team building activities
- Scheduling meetings for staff by monitoring calendar availability
- Serving as the main contact for suppliers and resource correspondence, and assisting with event coordination
- Managing travel arrangements for staff
Brisbane - Australia
MARKETING & SALES - virtual
Exciting opportunity with a company dedicated to helping improve the mental well-being of people using creative events, workshops and retreats. Working with both individuals and with companies, these experiences are tailored to the specific needs of the clients. Intern responsibilities to include:
- Organizing social and well-being events, while working in close alignment with other channels of the business to drive social and commercial success
- Communicating the brand message through various digital web-based platforms to raise customer attention and increase brand loyalty
- Assisting with sales forecasting and reporting for B2B and B2C
- Conducting pricing analysis across London and the European markets
- Launching sales incentives and seasonal sales
- Developing a viable long-term marketing and social media strategy
- Identifying and communicating with media influencers - podcasters, bloggers and journalists - and brands to create greater common value
London - England
HR & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT – virtual
International recruitment company seeking a remote HR and Social Media intern. This well-established executive search company has forged strong relationships with the best companies in many fields, and their dedicated team of recruiters makes them one of the most successful privately owned international recruitment companies in the Irish market. Intern responsibilities to include:
- Building and executing social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification
- Generating, editing, publishing and sharing daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
- Optimizing company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of social content
- Creating editorial calendars and syndication schedules
- Analyzing social data/metrics and insights, and implementing best practices
- Collaborating with other departments (customer relations, sales, etc.) to manage reputation, identify key players and coordinate actions
Dublin - Ireland
World Endeavors arranges unpaid internships. Specific virtual internship placements cannot be guaranteed. Once you’ve applied and enrolled, we will work closely with you and our in-country coordinator to arrange a virtual internship that matches your interests and goals.
Once you’ve submitted your application, your dedicated internship advisor will get in touch to guide you through next steps. Placements can be secured in as short as 2 weeks.
Submit your free application and get started planning your virtual international internship today!
