Chief Strategy Officer Leadership Intern Program (Unpaid) - Summer 2025
About the position The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Internship is a immersive leadership training program designed to prepare future executives to take on the role of CSO within Govuni Collective. Participants will receive hands-on experience in business strategy, financial planning, corporate development, and workforce transformation. At the completion of the internship, interns who transition into full-time roles will receive a 5-20% equity bonus based on performance and tenure.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of corporate revenue-sharing models with businesses, unions, and universities.
- Support the negotiation of partnership agreements that contribute to Govuni’s economic sustainability.
- Analyze business financials and develop scalable strategies for long-term economic impact.
- Research and write grant proposals to secure $500K+ in funding per year.
- Develop proposals for government and corporate staffing contracts, sustainability grants, and workforce development funding.
- Partner with Texas Workforce Commission, TXWORKS, and national grant programs to secure ongoing financial backing.
- Support businesses in implementing revenue-sharing and workforce investment programs.
- Develop employer-sponsored benefits programs, salary increases, and hybrid work models.
- Assist in unionization strategies, strike planning, and employee ownership transitions.
- Learn and implement AI-driven tools such as Seamless.ai, ClickUp, Reply.io, and Phenom.com.
- Use AI and data analytics to optimize workforce management, sales, and recruitment.
- Develop strategies to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Assist in developing affordable, energy-efficient, and worker-owned housing projects using 3D printing and sustainable materials.
- Work with city planning commissions and businesses to fund community redevelopment and infrastructure improvements.
- Support the creation of a universal mortgage and rental assistance program to reduce foreclosures and evictions.
- Help organize bi-weekly educational workshops, fundraising campaigns, and business development events.
- Assist in recruiting small businesses for Govuni’s community marketplace initiative, where 20% of sales contribute to economic development funds.
- Develop workforce training programs that help students, low-income workers, and marginalized communities access economic opportunities.
Requirements
- Interest in business strategy, corporate development, or workforce innovation.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex economic challenges.
- Passion for economic justice, community development, and sustainability.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile & Scrum environment.
- Tech-savviness and willingness to train in AI-powered business tools.
- Commitment to long-term workforce transformation and financial equity.
- No prior experience required. All training will be provided through Govuni’s Executive Training Program.
Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $20-40/hr (Up to 32 hours/week after internship
- Equity Bonus Upon Full-Time Promotion: 5-20% equity stake in Govuni Collective based on performance, tenure, and leadership contributions.
- Paid Training & Executive Development: Completion of Govuni’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Leadership Training. Business strategy, revenue-sharing, financial planning, and AI-driven workforce automation training.
- Universal Benefits Package (Upon Full-Time Transition): Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, LTD & STD, Food Allowance (Starting at 2%, increasing to 10% by Year 5), 401K Plan (2% matching, increasing to 10% by Year 5), Housing Program Contributions (Funded by Govuni’s Economic Model).
- Tax-Exempt Earnings – All employees will file tax-exempt W-4s, with Govuni handling payroll taxes to ensure a $0 tax liability. Apply tot his job
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