Summer Paid Intern - Investment

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Position Information:
• Start Date: June 8 – August 28, 2026
• Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
• Location: St. Paul, MN
• Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected

Investment Intern, Glen Nelson Center

Are you driven by innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship? Do you want to launch your career as an entrepreneur or in venture capital, but lack the hands-on experience required to move forward? This Glen Nelson Center Internship provides exposure to the inner workings of a corporate venture fund, equipping you with the technical and strategic skills to succeed and grow in the venture capital and entrepreneurial world.

This internship supports the Glen Nelson Center investment team to strengthen our portfolio and pipeline by sourcing high-potential startups, building operational tools, and providing the due diligence and insights necessary to drive impactful investment decisions.

Key Learning Goals:

Through immersive learning and real-world projects, you will:
• Understand Venture Sourcing & Diligence – Learn how to identify and evaluate early-stage companies by conducting market research, analyzing business models, and participating in the due diligence process to develop core investment skills.
• Build Investment Infrastructure – Engage in process improvement initiatives, including building and optimizing tools and technology to manage our deal flow and expand our pipeline of innovative companies.
• Support Portfolio Growth – Learn from experienced investors how to manage a diverse portfolio of media and journalism startups, providing the support and tracking necessary to help our founders succeed.
• Build your Professional Network – With hands-on training and mentorship from our investment team, you'll develop connections within the startup and VC ecosystem that will support your career growth.
• Boost Your Resume – Showcase tangible experience in deal sourcing and investment analysis to advance your career.

We are excited to help you step out of the textbook and into a real-world venture capital experience!

Responsibilities: The Investment Intern, Glen Nelson Center will work on projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the investment team including:
• Sourcing and screening new investment opportunities aligned with our mission
• Developing and maintaining technology tools to track and expand our company pipeline
• Conducting deep-dive due diligence and market analysis on potential investments
• Assisting with portfolio management and impact reporting

Required Qualifications
• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduates (within the past 18 months)
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship
• Must be able work in the office (St. Paul, MN) at least 2 days per week
• Interest in pursuing a career as an entrepreneur or investor
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities with an interest in new technology
• Effective problem solver with strong coordination and communication skills
• Objective and curious
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications
• Entrepreneurship studies and/or experience working for a startup, venture fund or entrepreneurial support organization.

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:
• What interests you about this internship?
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.