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Team Alpha Internship at Awesome Inc in Lexington
InternshipOn-sitePart-timeLexington
Job Description
Team Alpha Internship
Company Description
Awesome Inc exists to help people pursue their definition of Awesome. We do this through investing in, and helping grow high-tech startups throughout the state of Kentucky. We specialize in software development, web development training for youth and adults, we offer a 12-month Fellowship program to help startups scale, and provide custom software solutions through our sister company, APAX Software. We work downtown in our 18,000 sq ft co-working space. We believe in building a community around technology and entrepreneurship.
About Team Alpha
Team Alpha is our internship program and an integral part in helping us make Lexington, KY a better place to live and work. We want you to bring your passion, curiosity, determination, and healthy disregard of the fear of failure so we can grow the tech and startup ecosystem.
This internship is unpaid and in person, but you will gain necessary experience, receive an infinite amount of Oreo's, and will build a network to help with your next steps.
2026 Timeline
Spring
- Jan 20 – Onboarding
- May 1 – Wrap-up
Summer
- May 19 – Onboarding
- Aug 14 – Wrap-up
Fall
- Aug 18 – Onboarding
- Dec 11 – Wrap-up
Who We're Looking For
Our interns range from late high school students to recent college grads. Interns produce an extensive portfolio of work in a 15-20 week internship in Lexington, KY. Team Alpha members create compelling videos to tell entrepreneurs' stories, build web applications that improve processes and efficiency, build community by bringing people together through our various channels, design visual graphics and company branding guidelines to keep all of the above creative and cohesive, and hosting citywide events to spur on Kentucky's entrepreneurs.
Team Alpha Role Descriptions:
Below are our main areas for Team Alpha members. The purpose of our internship is to add to your current skill set (and maybe teach something new), not teach you the basics of these various areas.
Find more details about each team in sections beneath.
- Events
- Graphic Design
- Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
- Marketing
- Venture Capital Fund
- Videography
- Web Development
- Outreach
Requirements
1. EVENT Roles
Our Events Team on Team Alpha is looking for a driven intern to assist with community events. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent people skills, and the ability to multitask in fast-paced environments. This role requires someone who is organized, creative, socially confident, and highly self-motivated. A passion for community events, leadership qualities, and a willingness to take initiative are essential.
2. GRAPHIC DESIGN Roles
The Design Team is responsible for keeping visual elements aligned with the overall mission, message, and branding at Awesome Inc. We look for eager-to-learn individuals who have experience in Adobe Creative Suite and design principles showcasing layout, typography, and effective communication.
We want applicants who have experience in Adobe CC to apply (i.e. Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
Bonus points if you already have a portfolio.
3. KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEUR HALL OF FAME Roles
You’ll be building Hall of Fame awareness through outreach and networking. You will work on gathering nominations and identifying the state’s most successful business leaders. You’ll conduct deep-dive research into the state’s most successful business icons to ensure we are inducting the best of the best and preserving their stories for the next generation of founders.
4. MARKETING Roles
The Marketing Team's mission is to reach and inform our target audiences about Awesome Inc, our initiatives, and events. We accomplish this through many avenues, including our website, newsletters, social media, Google Ads and Analytics, podcasts, blogs, and CRMs. Typically, we look for interns with strengths in copywriting, social media management, data analytics, and video content production.
Copywriting:
We are looking for a strong writer to produce newsletters creatively, promotional emails, articles, and social media posts for all of our initiatives. Applicants must have a sense of ownership, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Creation and management of monthly newsletters with our CRM software, Zoho
- Event promotion by writing emails, running ads through Eventbrite
- Writing articles and helping manage the Awesome Inc blog
- Assisting in writing and editing social media posts
Data Analyst:
We are looking for a creative, self-starter who is excited about learning and applying data analytics to improve marketing campaigns. You should have a passion for data and an attention to detail.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in data collection, data entry, and data analysis for a variety of marketing projects
- Understand business/product strategy and high-level roadmaps to align analytics with data insights
- Understand the data landscape and work with teams to improve quality/collection of data
- Ability to spot and understand micro and macro trends, and the key drivers of those trends
Looking for experience in or strong desire/ability to learn:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Google Looker Studio
- Data-focused analysis, recommendation, and implementation for marketing efforts like social media, newsletters, and SEO.
Social Media Manager:
We are looking for a responsible, reliable, and creative individual who is experienced in using social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Applicants must have a sense of ownership, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Creation of social media posts
- Management of social media calendar and engagement
- Implementing strategies to grow Awesome Inc’s following
- Tracking social media analytics and trends
Video Content Creator:
We are looking for a creative, open-minded individual who has a passion for video content. This individual must have experience using different social media platforms like Instagram, and Tik Tok. Applicants must also have a desire to create content and be able to find new and creative ways to do so.
Responsibilities include:
- Creation of video content
- Management of social media calendar and engagement
- Use current trends towards our marketing effort
- Utilize personal skillsets and team skills to create a variety of content
5. VENTURE CAPITAL FUND Roles
Are you passionate about venture capital, startups, and the world of finance? As a Venture Intern with a focus on CRM management, you’ll play a critical role in helping us find, engage, and track high-potential startups while gaining hands-on experience with industry tools like ZOHO CRM (experience preferred, but not required). You’ll assist in managing our pipeline, researching potential investments, and writing one-pagers for companies. You’ll also work on industry analysis and market research, building the skills and connections necessary for a future in venture capital, finance, or startup ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
• CRM Management: Help build out, maintain, and optimize our CRM system (experience with ZOHO CRM is a plus).
• Deal Sourcing: Research and identify promising startups and industries.
• Company Analysis: Assist with writing company profiles and one-pagers for investment opportunities.
• Market Research: Conduct research on emerging industries, market trends, and startup ecosystems.
• Collaboration: Work alongside our team to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
• Interest in venture capital, startups, finance, economics, or related fields.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Zoho CRM experience is a plus).
• Passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in Lexington, KY, with flexibility in working remotely.
This role is perfect for someone eager to learn about venture capital, startups, and finance while gaining practical CRM and research experience. If you’re a self-starter with a strong interest in the startup ecosystem, we want to hear from you!
6. VIDEOGRAPHY
We are looking for a tech-savvy, organized, and creative individual who has experience using a digital camera, and video editing (Premiere Pro is preferred). Applicants must have an understanding of how to storyboard in preparation for shoots and know basic camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.
We want applicants with a sense of ownership, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Operating video and audio equipment
- Editing video footage in appropriate applications
- Maintaining physical and digital organization of project files (i.e. Google Drive, external drives)
- Engaging in visual storytelling before, during, and after shoots
7. WEB DEVELOPMENT Roles
Requirements include:
- Portfolio of projects
- Experience with GitHub
- Experience in React preferred
8. OUTREACH Roles
Our Outreach team on Team Alpha is looking for community-minded leaders with experience in social media and event coordination, with a heart for service, to help build a community centered on entrepreneurship, technology, and connection with a high level of execution.
About us
We exist to help people pursue their definition of awesome.
Founded in 2009, Awesome Inc builds community around entrepreneurship and technology.x26nbsp; Our offerings include:
- Community events and mentorship programming for high-growth startups in Kentucky
- Co-working, private office, and meeting space
- Custom software development (web and mobile apps)
- Seed stage funding for high-growth startups
- Corporate innovation facilitation