Intern

Job Description

About Company

Workville is an NYC-based luxury co-working space that meticulously blends hospitality with productivity, creating an inspiring and flexible environment for its members. Located in midtown Manhattan, it boasts a prime location just steps from Times Square, Penn Station, Grand Central, and all major NYC subway lines, ensuring easy accessibility.

Workville offers a variety of workspace solutions, including move-in-ready private offices and open shared workspaces. A unique feature of its environment are its three outdoor terraces, providing additional, versatile spaces for members. The company prides itself on its exclusive members-only community, which comprises over 200 vetted members, all of whom are described as major disruptors and thought leaders within NYC’s startup ecosystem. Workville’s core focus areas include exceptional customer support, fostering networking opportunities, facilitating team-building, and maintaining a high-energy atmosphere. As a growth-phase company, Workville is dedicated to supporting an ecosystem of other growth-phase start-ups, making it a dynamic hub for innovation and business development.

About the Job: Internship

This is a non-paid internship opportunity, with the potential for college credit based on the intern’s academic institution’s requirements. It offers a unique chance to work within a fast-paced, team environment and gain hands-on experience in a company that supports a vibrant ecosystem of growth-phase start-ups.

Day-to-Day Experiences & Learning:
Interns will be actively involved in meeting Workville’s diverse community of members and will receive top-tier coaching directly from the CEO. The internship is designed to be highly customizable; Workville is committed to catering the experience to the intern’s needs and interests, providing extensive mentoring and coaching in chosen focus areas.

Key Skills Developed & Required:
This internship provides exposure and development in a broad range of critical business skills, including sales, marketing, customer service, brand development, hospitality, technology, and real estate. The ideal candidate will possess the polish and demeanor of a true professional, demonstrating strong attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities:

• Front Desk Management: This pivotal role serves as the first and last impression for all visitors and members. Responsibilities include:
• Warmly welcoming guests.
• Efficiently directing sales leads.
• Proactively problem-solving member questions and issues.
• Actively networking and engaging with members.
• Managing mail delivery.
• This aspect of the role provides extensive experience in customer service, hospitality, sales, and marketing.
• Content Creation:
• Creating and/or researching compelling content for Workville’s social media platforms and website.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Strong people skills, demonstrating an ability to interact effectively and positively with diverse individuals.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Proven social media awareness and a demonstrated ability to create engaging and compelling posts.
• Proficiency in computer applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various social media platforms.
• An enterprising personality with a genuine interest in supporting entrepreneurs and the startup community.

Application Process:
Applicants are required to include a resume with their application. Prior to any interview, candidates are advised to visit workvillenyc.com and conduct research on the broader co-working industry to demonstrate preparedness and interest.