The Company
Lever is a business incubator that launches new enterprises (startups) to help lift the regional economy through growth and job creation. Lever also works with existing companies to develop new products or services. We seek a team of summer interns to support Lever’s Intrapreneur Challenge to foster innovation by supporting entrepreneurial employees who work for leading Berkshire companies.
The Opportunity
The interns selected for this position will perform the duties of a management consultant. This will include conducting research, gathering and analyzing data, and presenting recommendations to key stakeholders.
Working collaboratively with Lever startups, the intern will:
Gather, organize, and synthesize market data to better understand current market share, size of potential new markets, and estimate future revenue potential for new markets.
Develop competitive analysis reports (direct, indirect, potential partners, and acquisition opportunities).
Use secondary data to identify, analyze and draw insightful conclusions.
Interact directly with the entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to understand their information requirements.
Regularly meet with key leaders to understand their research needs and present findings.
Desired Qualifications
We seek an outgoing team player who is goal-oriented and interested in supporting the regional economy. Applicants should have a working knowledge of business practices and should be familiar with spreadsheet software. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in strategy, consulting, and innovation.
Application and Compensation
The intern will receive a stipend of $540 per week. The intern will report to Brent Filson, Head of Innovation at Lever, Inc., who will ensure they have access to all essential resources, including expert mentors and specialists.
Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter no later than March 21, 2021.
Lever follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.