Job Details
ABOUT SEAAHEAD:
SeaAhead is a Cambridge, MA-based benefit corporation with the mission of supporting venture innovation for the ocean and ocean-related industries. We have catalyzed a bluetech cluster and created an innovation hub that helps to build companies through our BlueSwell program and venture studio relationships, and facilitate investments through our Blue Angels investor group.
Our ecosystem includes technologists, scientists, startups, foundations, corporations, governments, investors, and other ocean stakeholders who come together to scale solutions with ocean-centric approaches to the challenges of climate change and industrialization, to generate positive environmental, social, and economic impact.
Our focus areas include sustainable shipping and ports, aquaculture and fisheries, offshore renewable energy, scalable solutions to ocean pollution, and ocean-centric approaches to the challenges of climate change. SeaAhead seeks to improve bluetech startup success rates through connections to investors, industry, and mentors; an active event schedule; an accelerator program; an angel investor group, and a bluetech investment vehicle.
OPEN INNOVATION AT SEAAHEAD
Startups are developing solutions to an array of intersectional challenges across the Blue Economy and can play a key role in building effective, competitive, and responsible ocean-based industries. However, it is often difficult for startups to gain traction in the market, as stakeholders and supply chains can be hesitant to adopt and rely on innovations without a track record of implementation.
As a comprehensive bluetech open innovation platform, SeaAhead serves as a bridge between startups and corporations, investors, government agencies, research institutions, and non-profits that are seeking innovative solutions to challenges in the Blue Economy and marine ecosystems.
THE BLUESWELL PROGRAM
BlueSwell is an accelerator program for early-stage bluetech startups run by SeaAhead and the New England Aquarium. We accept founders who are ready to commercialize their tech or product and share our commitment to ocean impact.
The program is built to help founders convert their ocean-focused concepts into profitable and sustainable businesses. Workshops cover core topics such as product-market fit, capital formation, branding, team building, and governance. BlueSwell also provides access to potential customers, investors, and partners from SeaAhead and the New England Aquarium's broad and deep blue economy ecosystem. By the time they graduate, BlueSwell participants are prepared to accept investment, apply for financial resources, and take on pilot project opportunities.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The BlueSwell Program Intern will work closely with the BlueSwell Program Manager and other members of the SeaAhead team. The Intern will be responsible for supporting the recruitment and selection phases of the program. This is a critical and dynamic role that will provide broad exposure to the bluetech field and real-life experience with the due diligence and decision-making involved in running an accelerator program.
Job Title: BlueSwell Program Intern – Summer 2024
Salary: $16-20/hour, commensurate with relevant education and experience, to be paid bi-weekly
Location: Hybrid – balance to be determined together. SeaAhead is based at CIC Cambridge One Broadway, MA 02142
Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Specific hours of work are flexible, and to be determined together within the boundaries of the MassCEC Program.
Reporting To: Julia Pangan, BlueSwell Program Manager
Role: This role is likely to include responsibilities such as:
- Track, organize, and manage applications to the program in our online portal
- Assist with due diligence efforts, including market research, competitive landscaping, and drafting summaries
- Assist with event planning – booking a location and catering, organizing and managing invite lists, drafting promo content, etc.
- Conduct research to support fundraising for the program
- Brainstorming with the Program Manager on BlueSwell's program structure, content, processes, etc.
- Collaborate with other members of the SeaAhead team to advance SeaAhead’s growth and success
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualities:
- Collaborative, team-minded, trustworthy, and adaptable – a happy-to-help individual naturally drawn to busy, evolving environments
- Willingness and skill to perform varied operational and administrative tasks
- Meticulous approach to detail, organization, and time management
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, be resourceful, self-direct and anticipate problems and needs
- Drive to learn and grow
- Strong (oral and written) communicator and relationship-builder
- Commitment to mission-based work, seeking this position as an opportunity to make powerful contributions to larger efforts
- Knowledge of and commitment to bluetech and ocean sustainability
Skills, Education, Experience and Other Requirements:
- Excellent verbal communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Skill in using standard business technology, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and Zoom, with an ability to quickly learn new software
- MBA or MBA student. College graduates and students will be considered if they have sufficient relevant experience
- Experience with startups preferred
- Signing SeaAhead’s standard non-disclosure agreement to keep our proprietary information confidential
SeaAhead is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you require accommodation, please let us know.