The Elevator Pitch
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in Corporate Development? Are you eager to learn and develop critical skills for your future career?
In this 10-week Corporate Development Intern role, you will help conduct impactful research for the Corporate Development team. Not only will you be gaining critical market research and strategy skills, but you will also have the opportunity to work with all aspects of the business (i.e., sales, customer success, finance).
This internship is a 10 week program: June 9nd – August 15th
Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes will work toward completing?
In the first 5 weeks, you will:
· Understand Evolv, our product and culture, what we do, and why we do it
· Embrace our core values by being kind and respectful to other Evolv colleagues
· Consult with internal business leaders to understand needs, challenges, and pain points of our customers
· Learn how to successfully use various market research tools
· Monitor the weapons detection technology ecosystem and identify new trends
In the last 5 weeks, you will:
· Become the go-to person for market research in a specific technology area
· Synthesize all market research insights into a clear and concise presentation
· Make strategic recommendations for future organic and inorganic growth opportunities
· Have a better idea of what you want or don’t want out of your career
The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?
Communication
· Learn how to synthesize research into critical business insights
· Work closely with stakeholders across the company
· Present the final summer long project to a large audience, including Executives
Strategic problem solving
· Develop 1-2 market intelligence briefs that highlight the relevance of emerging companies in the weapons detection ecosystem
· Develop a strategic recommendation for potential future growth opportunities
· Think outside the box to recommend new innovative solutions
Technical development
· Become proficient in market research tools (i.e., CBInsights, Crunchbase)
· Become comfortable working with large customer datasets to help make data-driven recommendations
· Become fluent in Microsoft Suite products (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint)
· Learn how to create financial models to support growth opportunity business cases
Team engagement/Teamwork
· Connect daily with the Corporate Development team
· Know who's who across the company and be comfortable reaching out to anyone for support
· Identify mentors in other parts of the business to grow business acumen
What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?
You will be joining the Corporate Development team and reporting to the Senior Strategy Consultant. You will have the opportunity to work closely with members of the C-suite.
The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun! The team is part hybrid so there will be opportunities to learn how to engage with remote workers.
Where is the role located?
The location of this role is based in Waltham, MA with some flexibility in being remote some days. We require our interns to be onsite at a minimum, 3 days of the work week. We do not provide relocation assistance at this time.
What is the pay range?
The hourly pay range for this internship position is $20-$27 an hour. Our pay ranges are determined by your current level of education.
At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. Rooted in our values of authenticity, kindness, courage, drive, and fun, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact. Our team thrives in a supportive, honest environment where creativity and collaboration are celebrated, and where we challenge the status quo to keep improving.
Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.
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Evolv Technology is on the lookout for a Corporate Development Intern for the summer of '25! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Corporate Development? Over the span of 10 weeks, from June 9th to August 15th, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience as you conduct research that truly makes an impact. You’ll not only sharpen your market research and strategic skills, but you’ll also collaborate across various departments such as sales, customer success, and finance, giving you a comprehensive view of our operations. During the first half of your internship, you’ll familiarize yourself with our product and culture, engage with the Corporate Development team, and understand the challenges our customers face—all while learning about vital market research tools. By the end of the internship, you'll be the go-to person for insights in a technology area, synthesize findings into clear presentations, and even make strategic recommendations for future growth. Working closely with team members and engaging in thoughtful problem-solving, you’ll also develop critical technical skills in market research tools and Microsoft Suite. The team structure emphasizes trust and collaboration, allowing you to learn from senior executives and mentors along the way. While this position is hybrid with some remote work, expect to be on-site at least three days a week in Waltham, MA. With an hourly pay ranging from $20 to $27, determined by your education level, this opportunity is not only a great learning experience, but also a chance to contribute to our mission of enhancing public safety through innovative security technology. Join us and help make a real difference!
Founded in 2013, Evolv Technology is a security technology company offering a variety of security solutions. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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