MBA Intern - CEO Office (Strategy & Business Development)

🇺🇸Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ$20/hr2d ago

K-12 Executive Business Development Strategy Partnership Management Operations Management Financial Analysis

Summary

MBA intern supporting the CEO on strategic initiatives including market expansion, partnerships, and operational improvements. Role offers exposure to executive leadership with potential for full-time conversion based on performance.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform growth decisions; identify and evaluate partnership opportunities; develop partnership materials and executive presentations; track pipelines and drive cross-functional special projects.

Skills & Tools: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint; excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with high ownership and attention to detail.

Qualifications: Currently pursuing an MBA from a top-tier or accredited program with 2–5 years of prior experience in consulting, startups, finance, product, operations, or business development. Preferred experience includes strategy/consulting roles, high-growth startups, financial modeling, and direct exposure to C-suite leadership.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Compensation: $20/hour

Job Description

Support the CEO on strategic initiatives, including market expansion, partnerships, and operational improvements
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform business and growth decisions
Identify and evaluate new partnership and business development opportunities, including market mapping and outreach support
Assist in developing partnership materials, proposals, and executive-level presentations
Support pipeline tracking and coordination for key partnership and growth initiatives
Drive special projects across teams (Product, Operations, Finance, Sales) to support execution
Analyze internal data to identify growth opportunities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
Assist with investor materials, board decks, and internal communications
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely execution

Currently pursuing an MBA from a top-tier or accredited program
2–5 years of prior experience in consulting, startups, finance, product, operations, or business development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest in strategy, partnerships, and growth
Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High level of ownership, initiative, and attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Slide

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in strategy, consulting, or business development roles
Background in high-growth startups or product-driven environments
Familiarity with financial modeling, business analytics, or partnership processes

Direct exposure to the CEO and executive leadership team
Hands-on experience solving high-impact strategic and growth challenges
Exposure to both internal strategy and external partnership development
Opportunity to contribute to initiatives that drive real business outcomes
Potential for full-time offer based on performance
$20/hour