Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization's success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.
Intern Expectations:
All Interns are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.
Important Dates:
Our Fall Program runs from Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 through Thursday, December 10th, 2026.
Office Hours:
- 9:00 am6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor's schedules.
Our Intern must:
- Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
- Be available to report to the New York office approximately 3-days a week.
- Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)
OR
- Be enrolled in a graduate school
OR
- Have a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
Interview Process:
- Applications will close on August 14th, 2026
- If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid to late August.
- The program will begin on September 8th, 2026.
Speakers Intern Expectations:
- Research event planners and corporate buyers to identify decision-makers
- Identify and prioritize buyers with a history of booking paid keynote speakers and research their speaker engagement patterns
- Monitor and document annual conference calendars and corporate and association planning cycles
- Build target lead lists aligned with individual talent
- Support outbound prospecting
- Manage inbound opportunities, when appropriate
- Draft speaker-specific pitch briefs to support senior sellers
- Assist senior sellers with CRM cleanup and data entry
The pay for this position is: $17.00 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.