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 am‐6:00 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.