Technology and Operations Intern

Are you ready to join the world's biggest startup ecosystem competition and network?

About Global Startup Awards:

Global Startup Awards (GSA), a leading advocate for tech innovation, is seeking a proactive and tech-savvy intern to join our team. As we kickstart the development of our new IT Competition System, we need a driven, data-focused individual ready to dive into a variety of technical challenges and collaborate closely with our TechLead and Product Owner, Luiza.

One of the biggest projects of GSA for 2024 is the refactoring of the competition system, meaning that code will be completely rewritten. More info here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7250418482268229633/

The Role:

As a Technology and Operations Intern, you will be directly involved in shaping the future of technological solutions at the Global Startup Awards. This role is perfect for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys solving complex problems, and is capable of thinking outside the box.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and optimization of our IT Competition System.

• Manage and enhance our CRM systems, primarily HubSpot, ensuring efficient workflow and automation that support our marketing and operational efforts.

• Collaborate in brainstorming sessions to evaluate and implement software solutions that streamline operations and enhance data collection.

• Participate in conducting workshops, assisting with the design and execution of sessions that foster innovation and operational excellence.

• Support the launch and management of Edition 11 of our competition, which includes managing nominations, engaging with global startups, and ensuring the quality of entries.

• Take on additional tasks, supporting other team members as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications:

• A strong eagerness to learn and a tech-savvy mindset.

• Experience with Agile Development and methodologies. 

• Experience with or a strong interest in CRM platforms, particularly HubSpot, is highly desirable.

• Ability to come up with creative ideas for workflow automation and system improvements.

• Analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in English; Bulgarian language skills are a plus.

What You’ll get from us

• Freedom to grow and do amazing things that you will be proud of

• Agile and inclusive environment to foster your ideas and personal growth

• A real chance to make an impact on an international level

• Great workmates (no, seriously), a team of global citizens

• Flexible working hours in sync with the Head of Operations

• Flexible holiday plan

• All in all: lots of freedom, hand in hand with a lot of responsibility.

You experience as we imagine:

• Google Drive, Suite & Products, MS Excel :)

• General interest in startups and tech innovation globally

• Speaking and writing confidently in English (we mean it). 

• If you don’t meet some or even most of the above mentioned points, but still think you are the best for this job, feel free to convince us :)

• Oh, and we don’t believe in experience defined by years or age. We believe in hard work, motivation, energy, willingness to learn and develop, and to walk the extra mile. We weirdly enjoy working late nights sometimes, but also to have a rest whenever we need. Our heart beats practicality.