Strategy & Operations Intern - Summer 2025

As a Strategy & Operations Intern at RapidSOS, your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth research, analyzing market opportunities, and creating supporting documents like slide decks and Excel models. You will also support market analysis, competitive intelligence, and pricing efforts while owning one or more projects from start to finish alongside your mentor.

To qualify for the Strategy & Operations Intern position at RapidSOS, candidates should be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, exhibit a strong work ethic, and demonstrate the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, a detail-oriented approach and the eagerness to learn quickly are essential.

The Summer 2025 internship program at RapidSOS is designed to offer a full-time, immersive experience in a fast-growing startup. You will engage in meaningful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment that values purpose and impact.

An internship at RapidSOS allows you to gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects while receiving mentorship from industry leaders. You'll develop critical skills in research, analysis, and collaborative teamwork, all of which are crucial for your career growth in the tech and emergency response sectors.

RapidSOS offers a dynamic and fun work environment where interns are treated as valuable team members. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and purpose over pride, ensuring that every intern can contribute meaningfully while experiencing a supportive work atmosphere.

When answering this question, focus on a specific instance that showcases your research skills. Describe the goals of the research, your methodology, and the outcomes you achieved. Emphasize the impact of your work and how it contributed to your team's objectives.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization, such as using a task management system or creating a priority matrix. Emphasize your ability to adapt based on project urgency while ensuring that all tasks are completed effectively and on time.

Share your passion for emergency response and technology and how it aligns with RapidSOS’s mission. Discuss your admiration for the company’s innovative approach to saving lives and your desire to contribute toward that goal through this internship.

Highlight skills such as analytical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and adaptability. Provide examples of how you have demonstrated these skills in your academic or previous professional experiences to show your readiness for the role.

Provide a detailed example of a project where you collected and interpreted data to support your recommendations. Focus on how your analysis led to actionable insights and positively impacted the situation or project involved.

Emphasize your openness to receiving feedback and how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Share a specific instance where you received constructive criticism and how you utilized that feedback to improve your performance.

Discuss a specific project where collaboration was key to achieving success. Highlight your role within the team, how you communicated with others, and the strategies you used to ensure teamwork was effective.

Mention specific tools or software you have used, such as Excel for data analysis, presentation software for creating slide decks, or any project management tools. Explain how your experience with these tools prepares you for the tasks at RapidSOS.

Discuss your time management techniques, such as creating to-do lists or setting deadlines for yourself. Provide an example of how these strategies have helped you maintain organization while juggling multiple responsibilities.

Share specific goals you have for your internship, such as gaining experience in data analysis, developing professional relationships, or contributing to meaningful projects. Emphasize your eagerness to learn and grow within the company.