If you watch shows like Silicon Valley or read about the tech industry, you probably have a sense of what it’s like to work at a startup. Cool office spaces, awesome co-workers and a lot of great projects to work on. So how do you get a job at a startup? By knowing what startup founders look for (Hint: it’s motivated, entrepreneurial people) and finding a startup that’s building something you’re passionate about.
Here are seven startups that are hiring right for internships and full-time jobs right now.
Do you love college and want to help high school students find a school that’s right for them? NextTier Education, a startup focused on helping students with their college applications, is looking for an intern to help compile data about different colleges and programs. This is a great chance to learn the ins and outs of market research and data analysis while working for an awesome ed-tech company. Oh, and did we mention the in-office hammock? Apply Here
Want to work for a company that was recently featured on “Shark Tank” and that’s changing the way kids play with toys? Toymail, a platform that lets kids communicate with their loved ones through Wi-Fi-enabled toys, is looking for a digital marketing specialist to build successful user acquisition campaigns and collaborate on new strategies. You’ll learn all about growth-focused digital marketing while getting a chance to develop a broad range of skills. Added bonus: Toymail offers flexible hours and the option to work remotely at times. Apply Here
Passionate about art and want to make a real impact on the art world? Working for Curatious could be the job you’ve been looking for. As the world’s first quality art index, this startup is focused on creating a global art canon through cutting-edge crowdsourcing technology. As an intern for Curatious, you’ll be helping out with all every aspect of the business from operations to marketing and even PR and getting in on the ground floor of a great startup. Apply Here
Want to work for a company that helps build homes and communities in underdeveloped countries? As a global operations associate for New Story, you’ll be responsible for managing a network of partnerships all over the world, as well as contributing to overall partnership strategy. The best part? You’ll get to travel several times a year and benefit from an unlimited vacation policy. Apply Here
Curious about what it’s like to work with really innovative tech? Plaggio Fast Forward, a company that builds robots designed to make movement easier in urban settings, is looking for a social media intern to help grow awareness of their brand. This is a great opportunity to create and execute social media campaigns while increasing engagement with the company’s followers. And just in case it needs repeating, you’ll get a chance to work with robots! Apply Here
Do you want to combine your love of the environment with your love for technology? As a sales associate at Heat Watch, a startup that helps building owners reduce fuel and water consumption through online monitoring, you’ll get to put your passion to good use by connecting with potential clients and helping them identify the best solution for their needs. This is a great chance to join a fast-growing, motivated team and build your communication and sales skills in the process. Apply Here
Ever wonder what it would be like to be able to make smoothies as quickly and easily as you can make coffee? Snackblend, a startup that created the “Keurig” of smoothie machines, is looking for a field sales rep to be the face of the company. You’ll be responsible for demoing and promoting the product to potential customers and collecting feedback to share with the product team. The really great part? With a high commission structure, you’ll be able to more than double your base salary each year. Apply Here
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