Business Development Intern

About Onward Edu

Onward Edu is an AI-powered career development platform helping students aged 15–25 gain clarity, build skills, and become workforce-ready before entering the job market. We are not a job board. We are a structured career-building engine that connects students, schools, and employers through measurable progress and skill validation.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a driven, confident, and strategic PR and Business Development Intern who wants real startup exposure.

You will work directly with the founder on:

• Institutional partnerships (schools, universities, training centers)
• Employer partnerships (internship providers, hiring partners)
• Ecosystem outreach (accelerators, corporate partners)
• Revenue model validation (B2B & B2C growth strategy)

This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who wants to build negotiation, sales, and partnership skills in a fast-moving startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential partner schools and companies in Qatar
• Build outreach lists and initiate cold emails / LinkedIn outreach
• Support partnership proposal development and pitch decks
• Assist in partnership meetings and take structured follow-up notes
• Track leads, conversations, and deal stages
• Help refine institutional pricing and employer listing strategies
• Identify new monetization or collaboration opportunities

Who We’re Looking For

• Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or related student
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Confident speaking to professionals and executives
• Organized and process-driven
• Comfortable with outreach and follow-ups
• Interested in startups, AI, education, or youth development

Bonus:

• Experience in sales, competitions, or networking events
• LinkedIn outreach or CRM experience

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the founder
• Real exposure to startup growth strategy
• Experience building institutional and corporate partnerships
• A strong recommendation letter based on performance
• High-impact contribution to a youth-focused AI startup

Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Contract length: 4 weeks