Kendra Scott WELI Programming Internship

University of Texas at Austin

11d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

For Academic Year 2025-2026, McCombs School of Business is looking for a high energy, strategic and growth minded student employee to provide support for Kendra Scott WELI. The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) at The University of Texas at Austin will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative women leaders who will change the world — in business and beyond. Through an environment of community and empowerment, we will redefine leadership and entrepreneurship by growing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses. Learn more at kswelinstitute.utexas.edu. The Programming Intern will play a critical role in supporting KS WELI programs and events, which are dedicated to empowering the next generation of creative and courageous early-stage founders. The intern will assist with the execution of program initiatives, including entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial workshops, speakers, community engagement, and event support. During the summer, this role will support summer orientations and contribute to planning and preparation for fall semester programming. This position provides hands-on experience in program coordination, event planning, and community building within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with the potential to continue into the 2026–2027 academic year based on performance and program needs.

Requirements

Experience creating or supporting processes and procedures for the efficient execution of programs and events
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, engaging messages for different audiences
Strong organizational and time management skills; dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently, complete assigned tasks, and meet established timelines
Strong writing and proofreading skills; comfort with technology across software and hardware platforms is required
Professional, respectful, and responsive communicator (responses expected within 24 hours)
Interest in or foundational understanding of the entrepreneurial and venture ecosystem; willingness to learn required
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Box, and project management tools such as Monday.com and Notion
Available to work 10–15 hours per week during the summer, typically between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CST, with potential evenings
Must be a University of Texas at Austin student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Work-study award preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva, Eventbrite, Slack, and other digital platforms preferred
Proficiency with Canva, Eventbrite, and Airtable preferred

Responsibilities

Program & Operations Skills Experience creating and supporting processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective execution of programs, events, and orientations
Ability to think critically, assess situations, and propose practical solutions in fast-paced, live-program environments
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within an identified timeline
Communication & Writing Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging messages for a variety of audiences
Strong writing and proofreading skills; attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy is required
Professional, respectful, and responsive communicator (responses expected within 24 hours)
Technology & Tools Experience with Canva, Eventbrite, Slack, and other digital platforms preferred
Comfort learning and navigating new software and systems; technology fluency across platforms is critical
Proficiency with Canva, Eventbrite, and Airtable preferred
Professional Readiness Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound judgments and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with interns and staff
Strong administrative skills, including task tracking, documentation, and follow-through
Respectful, reliable, and accountable in a team-based environment
Entrepreneurial Interest Strong interest in or understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the venture ecosystem
Willingness to learn and grow within the entrepreneurial and startup landscape
Eligibility & Time Commitment Available to work 10–15 hours per week during the semester and support KS WELI orientations and programming throughout the summer
Typical work hours are between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST, with occasional evenings for orientations and events
Must be a University of Texas at Austin student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Work-study award for the semester preferred but not required