The following list represents some of the micro-internship placement opportunities for spring 2026. This list will be updated throughout the fall semester. Student applicants can not apply for a specific placement.
Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio
One of BGCNEO’s priorities for 2026 is building and activating a network of former Boys & Girls Club members as donors, advocates, and volunteers. Tactics will include:
· Database Development: Build a verified alumni database of contacts.
· Storytelling & Communication: Launch a quarterly(?) alumni e-newsletter featuring impact stories and giving opportunities.
· Events & Reunions: Host regional alumni gatherings for engagement and cultivation.
· Volunteer Pathways: Create alumni-to-mentor and alumni-to-donor pipelines.
· Ambassador Program: Recruit alumni to serve as event hosts, speakers, and peer fundraisers.
The intern will be expected to create an alumni database through existing records and interviews with alums and current and former staff members; creating a list of potential alumni stories for the newsletter and video testimonials; identifying potential alumni pipelines to both mentors and donors; and compiling a list of alumni willing to serve as BGCNEO ambassadors.
Key performance indicators:
· Alumni network of 100+
· 5% of alumni converted to donors
· 50% overall participation in events or volunteer opportunities
City of Cleveland – Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
Since the launch of the updated climate action plans: Cleveland Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Municipal Action Plan (MAP), MOS has been actively communicating the City’s climate priorities, focus areas, objectives and progress on implementation. The Communications Intern will support these ongoing efforts by supporting content and communication strategies that clearly convey the City’s climate actions and goals to both the public and City employees. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to translate complex climate information into accessible messaging while promoting engagement across multiple audiences.
A key focus of this internship will be the promotion, communication and revision (as needed) of the Cleveland Community Climate Action Toolkit, a resource designed to help residents, businesses, and local groups take meaningful climate action. The intern will help raise awareness of the toolkit, support its integration into community engagement efforts, and develop materials that highlight practical ways Clevelanders can participate in local climate initiatives.
The intern will assist with:
- Highlighting CAP and MAP focus areas, objectives, and individual actions in public-facing communications.
- Promoting and updating (as needed) the Cleveland Community Climate Action Toolkit to residents, community groups, and City departments.
- Supporting internal communications to increase awareness and engagement among City employees.
- Creating content for social media, newsletters, website updates, and other communications needs.
Cleveland Institute of Art
In Spring 2026, the Cleveland Review of Books will host a series of essays in affiliation with the Cleveland Humanities Festival. This editorial internship will involve assisting the series editor with the following: selecting and inviting contributors to the series, substantive editing and copyediting, contributor communications, pre-production for publication, and the writing of introductory notes and promotional materials. Based on the intern’s interests, there will also be opportunities to learn about and contribute to other areas of the publication’s operations, such as submission management and solicitation, as well as to other activities in relation to the series, such as event planning or writing a piece of their own for potential publication.
Food Strong
Our Intern would support Food Strong by attending in-person community events and programs representing and speaking about our organization, allowing us to continue to build connections to community members and partner organizations. Our Intern will also support our in-class school programming when needed. Additionally, they would support grant writing activities (remote).
Global Cleveland
Data Management Intern – Programs Department
Global Cleveland is a nonprofit organization that promotes the economic benefits of immigration and connects newcomers to services and support that fosters their economic, social, cultural and civic inclusion in Northeast Ohio. Through our community-facing activities housed in the Programs Department, Global Cleveland works to ensure that newcomers can access the resources required to flourish in our region and the domestically born can learn about newcomer experiences and contribute to their inclusion in our community.
The Data Management Intern will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s capacity to serve immigrant communities by supporting the Programs Department. This department organizes events including panels, networking events, our International Women’s Day celebration, the Sister Cities program, and a Newcomer Civic Engagement program currently under development.
In this role, the intern will be responsible for managing, organizing, and migrating program-related data to improve accuracy, accessibility, and reporting processes. The intern work closely with the Programs Director to consolidate participant information, event records, and evaluation data into a unified system. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and interested in how data can enhance program effectiveness and community impact.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of data management, nonprofit operations, and immigrant economic development. Interns will develop technical, organizational, and communication skills while contributing to powerful community outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
• Cleaning, organizing, and migrating program data across systems
• Developing consistent data entry and reporting practices
• Supporting staff with data-related questions and needs
• Assisting in the analysis of program outcomes and participation trends
Ideastream Public Media
The internship project is researching, writing and producing a weekly list of things to do in Northeast Ohio for ideastream.org and social media audiences. There is also an opportunity to pitch and produce additional arts and culture content for digital, radio and television audiences. The intern will learn how to use Ideastream’s content-management system, attend editorial meetings with arts producers and reporters and develop multiplatform skills.
Lake Erie Ink
Lake Erie Ink has three major projects that take place in March and April, both of which would benefit from the support and involvement of a micro internship participant. One is the Kids’ Comic Con, a weekend long, multi session event that engages 175 youth in the world of comics and ‘zines and graphic narrative. The other is a signature fundraising event, that is an all ages, literacy day of play: Giant Bananagrams! Finally, teen editors prep for a book launch.
Interns for each of these would assist with tasks like collecting data, prepping raffle prizes, cold calling, working with coordinators of each event and managing speciality projects created by coordinators for interns.
The Cleveland Engineering Society
Scope Medicine is building the Orizon oxygen-delivery platform and a next-gen high-flow interface portfolio to reshape airway management from the GI suite to critical care. You’ll help translate design intent into manufacturable, testable product sub-systems supporting our 2026 soft product launch for our oxygen mask and high flow nasal cannula, and design/development of our machine learning integrated non-invasive ventilator platform.
Project Purpose & Outcomes
Over 12 weeks you will progress CAD, DFM, and verification artifacts for injection-molded, silicone, and elastomeric parts across the Orizon stack (mask shell, O₂ ring, seals, cap interfaces). You’ll also prototype jigs/fixtures and test setups that quantify FiO₂ performance, CO₂ washout, and seal integrity—inputs that inform our submission package and manufacturing transfer.
Key Responsibilities
• CAD & DFM: Create/iterate parametric models (Onshape/SolidWorks), drawings with GD&T, tolerance stacks, and moldability notes (draft, knit lines, gate/vent strategy).
• Rapid Prototyping: 3D print/laser-cut fixtures; produce silicone test articles; execute bench testing for FiO₂ and ETCO₂ tracing stability across open and sealed modes.
• Test Engineering: Build simple flow/pressure rigs, define acceptance criteria, and capture results in traceable reports aligned to DHF elements.
• Manufacturing Support: Prepare BOMs, spec materials, and part revisions; collaborate with suppliers on cost-down pathways (e.g., two-shot molding at >300k units).
• Roadmap Handoffs: Create design inputs for the Symphony HFOT interface (unidirectional flow + positive-pressure compatibility) to de-risk Phase 2.
Success Metrics
Release of drawing package(s) to Rev A with resolved DFM feedback; completion of 2–3 verification test protocols with clean data and clear pass/fail criteria; supplier-validated feasibility for one cost-down or manufacturability improvement.
What You’ll Learn
End-to-end device development in respiratory care (bench to DFM), supplier collaboration, and how industrial design, biocompatibility, and clinical workflow intersect in a regulated product poised to consolidate multiple legacy SKUs.
The Cleveland Orchestra
The focus of this internship will involve researching and contributing to the growing database of community organizations and groups in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The intern will analyze existing partner lists and identify opportunities to expand our reach to underrepresented communities. The resulting database will be instrumental in informing future collaborations, free ticketing initiatives, and targeted marketing campaigns for diverse community-centric programming for the 2025-26 Cleveland Orchestra season. As needed/ availability allows, the intern will be invited to support EdCE programs including work with in-school learning, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and Education & Family concerts, gaining valuable hands-on experience in arts education and engagement. Over the course of this internship, this student will contribute to the Orchestra’s mission of increasing access to the arts, while gaining valuable arts administration experience.
The Cleveland Observer
The Cleveland Observer has three open positions:
Journalist (Reporter/Writer)
The Reporter/Writer serves as both a field reporter and content creator, responsible for identifying, researching, and producing compelling stories that reflect the experiences, challenges, and strengths of the Cleveland community. This dual-role position combines traditional journalism with creative storytelling to inform, engage, and inspire readers while adhering to the publication’s editorial standards and mission.
Reporting and Research:
- Pitch and develop original story ideas relevant to Cleveland’s neighborhoods, government, arts, and social issues.
- Conduct thorough research, interviews, and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and fairness.
- Attend press conferences, public meetings, and community events as assigned.
- Monitor social media, public records, and community bulletins for emerging stories.
Writing and Content Creation
- Write news articles, feature stories, and editorials in clear, engaging, and AP Style–compliant prose.
- Produce digital content (including social media posts, multimedia scripts, or blog updates) as needed.
- Collaborate with editors, photographers, and designers to shape stories for multiple platforms.
- Meet publication deadlines and revise work promptly based on editorial feedback.
Community Engagement
- Cultivate relationships with local sources, community leaders, and organizations.
- Represent the publication professionally during interviews and events.
- Contribute ideas for series or multimedia projects that promote community understanding and solutions journalism.
Marketing Intern
The Marketing Intern supports the organization’s outreach, branding, and audience engagement efforts through digital, print, and community-based strategies. This role offers hands-on experience in media marketing, public relations, and digital communications. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about using storytelling and strategic communication to amplify community voices.
Marketing and Promotion
- Assist in developing and implementing marketing campaigns for articles, events, and digital media projects.
- Create engaging content for social media, email newsletters, and web updates.
- Support cross-platform promotion of stories, podcasts, and video content.
- Track and report performance metrics (engagement, reach, conversions).
Branding and Design
- Maintain consistent visual and messaging standards across platforms.
- Collaborate with designers and writers to produce marketing materials (flyers, digital graphics, short videos).
- Contribute ideas for building audience trust and brand recognition through creative storytelling.
Community Outreach
- Help organize and promote community events, workshops, and partnerships.
- Engage directly with local audiences through social media interactions and surveys.
- Support the creation of promotional materials for campaigns or fundraising initiatives.
Technology Intern
The Technology Intern supports The Cleveland Observer’s growing suite of digital tools, including the Curriculum App and CityVoiceCLE Text-to-Voice Platform. This role offers practical experience in software development, UI/UX refinement, and media technology integration within a mission-driven newsroom environment. The intern will help debug, improve, and document app functionality while collaborating with the editorial and marketing teams to ensure smooth, user-centered performance.
Key Responsibilities
- App Maintenance and Development
- Review existing app codebases (Curriculum App and Text-to-Voice App) for functionality, performance, and security.
- Identify and fix bugs, optimize load times, and ensure compatibility across devices.
- Streamline AWS, WordPress, and S3 integrations for media storage and playback.
- Implement UI/UX improvements to enhance usability and accessibility.
- Technical Documentation and Support
- Create and maintain documentation for installation, setup, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with editors and content managers to ensure tools align with editorial workflows.
- Provide periodic updates and progress reports on system health and improvements.
- Innovation and Experimentation
- Research and test new technologies to expand The Cleveland Observer’s digital capabilities.
- Assist in prototyping or deploying new app features (e.g., curriculum tracking, progress analytics, or podcast/audio automation).
- Contribute ideas for future digital engagement tools that support community-based journalism.
The Hope Center: Building Hope in the City
At the Hope Center, the intern will do a variety of tasks (as able and available) to support our managers of Adult Education, Workforce initiatives, and Child and Family services. Happy to make it more specific as needed.
- Adult Education
-Assist in the building of an Intensive English Program for our adults that will launch in Summer 2025.
– Assist with student registration at front desk
– Assist ESL teachers in the classrooms
– Administrative tasks to track data points with our programs - Child and Family Services
– Design and facilitate lessons, games or enrichment activities for students K-8
– Provide academic support by assisting students with homework, reading and language development in one-on-one and small group settings. - Workforce Development
– Handling social media for our recently launched catering business: One World Kitchen
– Assist in building out a curriculum for a new career readiness course.
– Assist in event planning for OWK pop-up dinners
The Mezzanine Fund
Conducting background research on entrepreneurs, industries, and community development trends in Cleveland and the Midwest. Drafting interview questions and supporting light qualitative data collection (reviewing transcripts or field notes from prior interviews). Writing narrative case studies, social media posts, or blog-style features for our website and LinkedIn. Assisting with editing and formatting content for newsletters and internal reports.
The goal is help refine our brand language to ensure accessibility and resonance with diverse audiences. The intern will work directly with the Senior Fellow and Communications team to refine messaging, contribute creative ideas, and ensure all content aligns with our brand tone — professional, approachable, and mission-driven.
Encore Venture Labs
Encore Venture Labs (EVL) is a venture studio and tech-enabled private equity platform dedicated to revitalizing America’s industrial base. Our mission is to bridge the Great Lakes region’s industrial heritage with its industrial future by acquiring legacy businesses, layering in technology, and spinning out new ventures in advanced manufacturing, energy, water, and aerospace. To support this work, a critical need is the ability to identify and secure non-dilutive capital—federal, state, and regional grants, tax credits, and incentive programs that fuel growth without giving up equity.
This micro-internship will focus on building and executing a playbook for sourcing, applying for, and tracking non-dilutive funding opportunities that align with Encore Venture Labs’ portfolio and broader reindustrialization thesis. The intern will act as both researcher and project manager, working closely with our team to ensure that opportunities translate into real outcomes.
Scope of Work:
Landscape Mapping
The intern will conduct a structured review of available funding sources, including federal programs (DOE, DOD, NSF, EDA, SBA), state-level initiatives (JobsOhio, Team NEO, Ohio Third Frontier), and local manufacturing and workforce development incentives. Special focus will be placed on opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing, defense, clean energy, and water innovation.
Opportunity Prioritization
Findings will be compiled into a database that outlines eligibility, deadlines, award amounts, and strategic fit. Each portfolio company will have tailored recommendations, such as manufacturing modernization funds for our metal stamping acquisition, defense-related SBIR/STTR programs for aerospace and drone ventures, or EPA/clean water programs for water innovation initiatives.
Application Support
The intern will assist in preparing and submitting applications. This includes gathering required documents, coordinating inputs from company operators, and ensuring that submissions are compliant and competitive.
Project Management
A dashboard will be developed to track each opportunity through its lifecycle, from identification to submission to outcome. This system will provide transparency for Encore’s leadership and create accountability around deadlines and deliverables.
Knowledge Transfer
At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will deliver a repeatable playbook—complete with process guidelines and templates—so that Encore Venture Labs can continue executing this function on an ongoing basis.
Outcomes & Learning:
The expected outcome of this project is a vetted pipeline of funding opportunities, 2–3 completed submissions, and a sustainable system for Encore to leverage non-dilutive capital across its portfolio. For the intern, this is an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure at the intersection of venture building, industrial revitalization, and strategic finance. They will learn how to navigate complex government and industry funding ecosystems, practice project management in a real-world setting, and contribute meaningfully to companies that are helping rebuild America’s industrial backbone.
Ultimately, this project is about more than research or paperwork—it is about enabling real businesses to access resources that accelerate growth and strengthen U.S. competitiveness in critical industries.
The Lee-Harvard Memorial Project
The micro-intern will support the co-chairs of the Lee-Harvard Memorial Project with program management and community engagement efforts. This project is dedicated to preserving the history, stories, and cultural heritage of the Lee-Harvard neighborhood while fostering stronger connections with neighboring communities.
The intern will contribute in several key areas. First, they will assist with the collection and documentation of oral histories. This includes helping to interview residents, transcribe narratives, and ensure that the voices and experiences of community members are preserved for future generations. These oral histories will serve as both a historical record and a resource for ongoing community-building efforts.
Second, the intern will play a role in content creation by writing blog posts that highlight the stories of the neighborhood, the significance of current initiatives, and the impact of cross-community collaborations. These blogs will be shared on project platforms to engage residents, raise awareness, and promote participation in upcoming events.
Additionally, the Lee-Harvard Memorial Project is partnering with organizations in Shaker Heights to launch a yearlong series of events in honor of two major milestones: the redevelopment of the Lee Road Corridor and the 50th anniversary of the installation of the barricades that historically divided the Lee-Harvard and Shaker Heights communities. These events are designed to honor the past, acknowledge challenges, and build bridges for a more inclusive and connected future.
The intern will assist in planning and executing four cross-community events scheduled throughout the year. Responsibilities may include supporting event logistics, coordinating with community partners, managing communications, and ensuring that programming runs smoothly. Through this work, the intern will gain experience in project management, event coordination, and community engagement.
This micro-internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of a project that blends public history, storytelling, and civic dialogue. The intern will develop skills in qualitative research, writing, and project management, while also deepening their understanding of how local history and cultural memory can shape community identity and relationships. By the end of the internship, they will have contributed meaningful work that strengthens community ties, preserves important stories, and supports a significant milestone in the history of Cleveland’s Lee-Harvard neighborhood.
Collaborative to End Human Trafficking
Research best practices and organizations that use an ambassador/volunteer type of model, then develop a draft program model and project outline for us to consider.
Grog Shop
Prospective interns will develop marketing materials and utilize industry tools to update/ develop a street team program at Grog Shop to help us promote upcoming concerts and events.
Beck Center for the Arts
This intern will support our efforts to promote professional theater productions, arts education programs, and community engagement initiatives across multiple digital platforms.
The marketing intern will gain hands-on experience in arts communications by assisting with social media management, content creation, and campaign planning. They will contribute to Beck Center’s mission to inspire creativity and foster community through the arts while developing practical skills in marketing, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Key responsibilities include assisting with social media strategy and execution on platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The intern will help brainstorm and develop trend-based content ideas, write captions, schedule posts, and track engagement metrics. A strong sense of current social trends and visual storytelling will be essential to help ensure Beck Center’s digital presence remains dynamic and relevant.
The intern will also assist in designing graphics for use in digital campaigns, e-newsletters, and event promotions. They will gain experience using established branding guidelines to create visually appealing and accessible content. Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar design tools will be helpful.
In addition, the intern will support marketing staff with proofreading press releases, editing newsletter copy, and preparing promotional materials. They may also assist in coordinating audience engagement initiatives, supporting cross-departmental communications, and gathering photos or videos for marketing use.
This internship is ideal for a student interested in arts administration, marketing, or communications who is eager to apply creative skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The intern will work closely with Beck Center’s Marketing and Communications Manager and have opportunities to learn about campaign planning, audience development, and nonprofit storytelling strategy.
Engage! Cleveland
Events Marketing & Outreach Intern
Overview:
Engage! Cleveland is seeking a creative and detail-oriented intern to support marketing and outreach efforts for Young Professionals Week, while also assisting with media kit development for all 2026 events and preparation for the Next Generation of Women Conference in March. This role offers hands-on experience in grassroots marketing, event coordination, and content creation.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist with vendor and partner coordination for Young Professionals Week.
-Support grassroots marketing efforts, including outreach to local businesses and organizations.
-Contribute to marketing collateral and promotional outreach for YP Week across digital and print channels.
-Help create and format media kits for each of Engage! Cleveland’s 2026 events using Canva, preparing them for team distribution.
-Support pre-event planning and day-of coordination for the Next Generation of Women Conference in March.
Digital Content Intern
Overview:
Engage! Cleveland is seeking a creative and organized intern to support our community spotlight blog series and digital content efforts. This intern will help identify and interview past event participants, speakers, and local influencers, transforming their stories into engaging blog posts and short-form media content.
Key Responsibilities:
-Identify potential interviewees from past Engage! Cleveland events and community partners.
-Coordinate and schedule interviews, including drafting thoughtful and engaging interview questions.
-Draft and edit blog posts that highlight individual stories, experiences, and community impact.
-Review and edit video footage from past events to create short clips and soundbites for social media.
-Collaborate with the Events and Marketing teams to align storytelling with upcoming campaigns and initiatives.
Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers
Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers is in need of help with social media, webpage and email updates. We would like to include CWRU intern in the planning of upcoming cultural events
Teach For America
As a Campus Ambassador for Teach For America (TFA), this micro-internship provides a dynamic opportunity to lead strategic marketing, outreach, and community engagement initiatives aimed at expanding TFA’s presence and impact on a university campus. The core objective of this project is to increase awareness of Teach For America’s mission and programs among college students, identify motivated student leaders, and connect peers with meaningful pathways in education and public service.
Project Scope and Responsibilities
The project involves designing and executing a comprehensive outreach campaign tailored specifically to the culture and needs of the campus community. This includes:
Brand Promotion and Awareness Building
The ambassador will craft and implement strategies to strengthen the Teach For America brand on campus. This entails leveraging digital platforms such as social media channels, campus newsletters, and student organization networks to boost visibility and engagement. The ambassador will develop creative, targeted marketing content that highlights TFA’s mission of educational equity and the unique opportunities it offers for students passionate about social change.
Event Planning and Execution
A significant part of the internship involves organizing events to spark student interest and deepen engagement with TFA’s programs. The ambassador will plan and coordinate both TFA-sponsored and collaborative events—such as information sessions, panel discussions, classroom presentations, and workshops—in partnership with student groups and faculty. These events serve as crucial touchpoints to recruit interested students and facilitate meaningful conversations around education leadership and public service.
Peer-to-Peer Outreach and Leadership Identification
The ambassador will conduct peer outreach efforts by tabling in high-traffic campus locations, distributing flyers, and managing direct communications via email and social media. An essential outcome of this engagement is identifying high-potential student leaders who demonstrate alignment with TFA’s values and connecting them to the Ignite Fellowship, teaching corps, and other leadership development opportunities. The ambassador will build partnerships with student organizations to broaden TFA’s reach within key campus communities.
Data Collection and Strategic Analysis
To ensure continuous improvement and measurable impact, the ambassador will track all outreach activities and student engagement data using Salesforce. They will analyze this data to assess which marketing and recruitment strategies are most effective, adjusting plans accordingly to maximize outreach and recruitment success.
Skills and Outcomes
Through this micro-internship, participants will gain hands-on experience in marketing, strategic communications, event management, and leadership development within a nonprofit education context. Ambassadors will build critical skills in project management, peer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, all while contributing to a vital cause—ensuring equitable access to quality education.
Additionally, this role provides mentorship and coaching from Teach For America’s recruitment team, along with early exposure to career pathways in education leadership and public service. Ambassadors will have exclusive opportunities for early interviews and admissions into TFA’s full-time corps programs, positioning them for impactful careers in education and social change.
The Chandra Law Firm LLC
The main internship duties include, but aren’t limited to, interviewing potential clients and preparing interview summaries for attorneys for evaluation; reviewing evidence including video recordings of police encounters and documents; drafting website content to educate the public about civil-rights law, and assisting with scheduling of and attending key meetings.
Cleveland Review of Books
In Spring 2026, the Cleveland Review of Books will host a series of essays in affiliation with the Cleveland Humanities Festival. This editorial internship will involve assisting the series editor with the following: selecting and inviting contributors to the series, substantive editing and copyediting, contributor communications, pre-production for publication, and the writing of introductory notes and promotional materials. Based on the intern’s interests, there will also be opportunities to learn about and contribute to other areas of the publication’s operations, such as submission management and solicitation, as well as to other activities in relation to the series, such as event planning or writing a piece of their own for potential publication.
Hunger Network
This micro-internship offers hands-on experience supporting the day-to-day operations of a community food pantry. Interns will assist with inventory management, ensuring food and supplies are organized, tracked, and restocked as needed. They will also support the pantry’s intake process by welcoming and assisting clients, collecting necessary information, and helping ensure a smooth and respectful experience for all visitors. Additionally, interns will help maintain and update printed resource materials, ensuring clients have access to accurate and current information about local services and support programs.
Via Vera Group
About Via Vera Group
Via Vera Group is a strategic marketing consultancy that helps entrepreneurial B2B technology and MedTech companies define their market position, refine their go-to-market strategy, and maximize their marketing investments. With deep experience in emerging tech, including medical devices, and B2B SaaS, Via Vera acts as a fractional CMO partner to growth-stage businesses ready to scale.
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Position Overview
The AI Tools Research & Implementation Intern will work directly with Via Vera’s leadership to identify, evaluate, and document the most effective artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can enhance marketing strategy, lead generation, and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a student interested in the intersection of marketing, technology, and AI-driven innovation.
Over the course of eight weeks, the intern will explore leading AI platforms, assess their capabilities, test workflows, and recommend practical ways to integrate them into a consulting environment that serves MedTech and B2B software clients. The goal is to create a tailored “Via Vera AI Stack Playbook”, a resource that captures the best tools, applications, and implementation steps for use in ongoing client and internal projects.
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Key Responsibilities
• Research & Benchmarking:
Explore and compare a range of AI-powered tools for marketing, including platforms for content creation (e.g., Jasper, Copy.ai), strategic analysis (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude), research (e.g., Perplexity), design (e.g., Canva Magic Studio, Adobe Firefly), and analytics (e.g., HubSpot AI, Google Gemini).
Summarize findings in a concise, comparative format with pros, cons, pricing, and best-use cases.
• AI Toolkit Development:
Build a comprehensive “Via Vera AI Toolkit” spreadsheet or digital guide categorizing tools by function to include strategy, writing, design, data, automation, and collaboration.
Include notes on use cases relevant to MedTech and B2B software clients. Time permitting and if relevant, develop AI agents.
• Workflow Testing & Process Mapping:
Experiment with AI-driven integrations such as Notion AI, Zapier, and Google Workspace AI features to identify opportunities for efficiency—e.g., automating reports, summarizing client insights, or organizing marketing content.
• Recommendations & Implementation Guide:
Prepare a short list of high-impact tools with setup instructions, estimated ROI potential, and recommended use policies (e.g., content quality, confidentiality, and ethics).
Develop a short presentation summarizing your findings and recommendations.
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Deliverables
By the end of the internship, the intern will produce:
1. Via Vera AI Stack Playbook: A practical reference document outlining recommended tools, workflows, and implementation steps.
2. AI Toolkit Spreadsheet: Categorized tool list with descriptions, pricing, and performance notes.
3. Presentation Summary: A concise overview of the top tools and proposed next steps for Via Vera’s marketing consulting work.
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Learning Outcomes
• Gain hands-on experience assessing and implementing AI technologies in real-world marketing consulting.
• Understand how AI can improve productivity, insight generation, and creative execution in a professional services setting.
• Learn to evaluate business tools not just for features—but for strategic fit, ROI, and scalability.
• Build a portfolio project demonstrating applied research, analytical thinking, and practical marketing technology integration.
Cleveland History Center (Western Reserve Historical Society)
Project Summary
This project focuses on improving accessibility and discoverability of digital videos within the Western Reserve Historical Society’s online digital repository. The intern will work with digital video files from the Stokes Oral History Collection (MS 5416) or the Soviet Jewish Oral History Collection (MS 5389) to create and upload closed captions and searchable transcripts. This project will help ongoing accessibility initiatives to enhance the usability of WRHS digital collections.
Objectives
• Use AI-assisted transcription tools to generate transcripts for digital video files
• Perform quality control (QC) on transcripts to ensure accuracy
• Convert final transcripts into SRT (SubRip) files for captioning
• Create or update MODS metadata for digital video files
• Package SRT files, MODS metadata, and corresponding digital videos for upload
• Upload combined SRT/MODS/video objects to Preservica
• Perform QC on the digital objects in Preservica
• Document workflow
Learning Outcomes
• Gain hands-on experience with digital accessibility practices and metadata creation
• Learn about digital preservation platforms (Preservica)
• Develop familiarity with AI transcription tools and captioning file formats
• Contribute directly to enhancing public access to WRHS’s digital collections
Scopemed
Timeframe: Feb 2, 2026 – Apr 27, 2026 (approx. 12 weeks)
Commitment: ~8 hours/week (flexible, with weekly check-ins)
Location: Cleveland-based (hybrid acceptable)
Eligibility: Current CWRU undergraduate or graduate student
Scopemed is seeking four intern positions:
Marketing Intern:
Scope Medicine is a Cleveland med-tech startup reimagining respiratory care—beginning with our Orizon oxygen mask platform and next-gen high-flow therapy interfaces. We’re seeking a Marketing Intern who will help amplify our voice with clinicians, executives, and strategic partners while supporting investor outreach during a pivotal growth phase.
Project Purpose & Outcomes
Over 12 weeks, you will execute and iterate a focused social media and stakeholder engagement program that elevates Scope Medicine’s thought leadership in airway management, procedural sedation, capnography, and high-flow oxygen therapy. You’ll also partner with the team to map strategic relationships (KOLs, hospital executives, EMS leadership, military medicine contacts, and industry partners) and identify relevant investors (angels, seed VCs, corporate venture groups) aligned with respiratory care and patient monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
• Social Media Campaigns: Build and maintain a content calendar for LinkedIn/X; develop short-form posts, threads, and slide carousels; repurpose clinical literature and company artifacts into accessible, compliant content; schedule via a social tool; track KPIs (impressions, engagement rate, follower growth, click-through).
• KOL & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and prioritize clinicians and administrators in anesthesia, GI/endoscopy, ED/ICU, and perioperative care; craft personalized outreach; coordinate briefings and virtual demos; log insights and objections to inform messaging.
• Executive & Strategic Partner Touchpoints: Prepare briefing docs and talk tracks for outreach to executives at respiratory and adjacent companies; assist in conference/scientific meeting mapping and pre-event outreach lists; maintain a shared contact map.
• Investor & Partner Sourcing: Build an investor pipeline (sector fit, check size, stage, thesis); develop one-pager summaries for targeted lists; draft personalized intro messages; keep CRM records clean and current.
• Content & Proof Points: Distill peer-reviewed evidence and market reports into proof points supporting our value proposition; help produce visuals (simple diagrams, figures, and slide elements) aligned with brand guidelines.
• Reporting & Iteration: Deliver a weekly dashboard of activity and outcomes; propose experiments (A/B post formats, cadence tweaks, new hashtags, lightweight paid tests if approved) and summarize learnings.
Success Metrics
Clear weekly output (content published, qualified contacts added, warm conversations started), steady KPI improvement (engagement, conversion to meetings), and on-time reporting with actionable insights.
What You’ll Learn
Med-tech go-to-market fundamentals, clinician and executive stakeholder dynamics, evidence-based marketing in regulated environments, and investor prospecting—while gaining hands-on practice with modern AI-assisted workflows.
Design Intern:
You’ll help translate design intent into manufacturable, testable product sub-systems supporting our 2026 soft product launch for our oxygen mask and high flow nasal cannula, and design/development of our machine learning integrated non-invasive ventilator platform.
Project Purpose & Outcomes
Over 12 weeks you will progress CAD, DFM, and verification artifacts for injection-molded, silicone, and elastomeric parts across the Orizon stack (mask shell, O₂ ring, seals, cap interfaces). You’ll also prototype jigs/fixtures and test setups that quantify FiO₂ performance, CO₂ washout, and seal integrity—inputs that inform our submission package and manufacturing transfer.
Key Responsibilities
• CAD & DFM: Create/iterate parametric models (Onshape/SolidWorks), drawings with GD&T, tolerance stacks, and moldability notes (draft, knit lines, gate/vent strategy).
• Rapid Prototyping: 3D print/laser-cut fixtures; produce silicone test articles; execute bench testing for FiO₂ and ETCO₂ tracing stability across open and sealed modes.
• Test Engineering: Build simple flow/pressure rigs, define acceptance criteria, and capture results in traceable reports aligned to DHF elements.
• Manufacturing Support: Prepare BOMs, spec materials, and part revisions; collaborate with suppliers on cost-down pathways (e.g., two-shot molding at >300k units).
• Roadmap Handoffs: Create design inputs for the Symphony HFOT interface (unidirectional flow + positive-pressure compatibility) to de-risk Phase 2.
Success Metrics
Release of drawing package(s) to Rev A with resolved DFM feedback; completion of 2–3 verification test protocols with clean data and clear pass/fail criteria; supplier-validated feasibility for one cost-down or manufacturability improvement.
What You’ll Learn
End-to-end device development in respiratory care (bench to DFM), supplier collaboration, and how industrial design, biocompatibility, and clinical workflow intersect in a regulated product poised to consolidate multiple legacy SKUs.
Prototype Intern:
Join us to prototype the software backbone for real-time breath monitoring and future AI-assisted lung insights across our Orizon platform and HFOT interfaces. You’ll convert physiological signals (capnography now; multi-sensor later) into clinician-friendly dashboards and data services that support “smart monitoring” and adaptive therapy concepts on our roadmap.
Project Purpose & Outcomes
Ship a working proof-of-concept that ingests ETCO₂ traces and device events, performs breath detection, and renders trend views with session exports (CSV/JSON). Stretch: lightweight rules engine for positive-pressure prompts and a mock API to integrate with future HFOT/NIV prototypes.
Key Responsibilities
• Signal Pipeline: Implement a small service to parse ETCO₂ waveforms, detect inspiration/expiration, and flag hypoventilation; design APIs for session storage and retrieval.
• Clinician UI: Build a responsive web view (or simple desktop app) showing live traces, markers, and alerts; emphasize clarity for procedural sedation and endoscopy use.
• Data & Security: Add role-based access, audit logging, and de-identification utilities consistent with HIPAA principles for demos.
• Integration Prep: Define message schemas so the app can later fuse HFOT/NIV device states (unidirectional flow, positive-pressure events) with capnography trends.
• Testing & Docs: Unit tests around parsers and REST endpoints; short developer guide and clinician quick-start.
Success Metrics
Stable demo handling multiple one-hour sessions without data loss; breath detection accuracy baseline; clinician feedback incorporated into one major UI iteration.
What You’ll Learn
Physiology-aware product thinking, medical data UX, and how software scaffolds clinical differentiation when hardware enables open-form oxygenation plus integrated monitoring.
Business Development Intern:
Help us operationalize our go-to-market motion across hospitals, ASCs, and military channels while supporting investor and distributor engagement. You’ll turn market structure, competitor dynamics, and economic value into targeted pipelines and win plans for Orizon and adjacent interfaces.
Project Purpose & Outcomes
Deliver a prioritized target list and meeting-ready briefs that reflect our TAM/SAM/SOM framing and beachhead (US procedural sedation ~$420M), competitor realities, and LTV math by site type—plus a distributor strategy (e.g., Sarnova) and ROI calculators tied to complication avoidance.
Key Responsibilities
• Market Sizing & Segmentation: Refresh TAM/SAM/SOM visuals and beachhead justification with source notes; align targets by ASC vs. hospital vs. DoD.
• Competitive Positioning: Summarize POM, Optiflow, SuperNova pricing and weaknesses; tailor talking points to Orizon’s open-form, positive-pressure, and monitoring advantages.
• Distributor & GPO Strategy: Build a prospect list, entry theses, and meeting cadences for national distributors (e.g., Sarnova) and GPOs.
• Economic Story: Construct ROI sheets leveraging aborted-procedure costs and sedation-complication burden; convert into one-pagers for buyers and investor outreach.
• Investor Pipeline: Identify angels, seed funds, and strategics aligned with respiratory care; track outreach in CRM with crisp notes and next steps.
Success Metrics
50+ qualified accounts with mapped stakeholders; 15+ warm intros set; three distributor/GPO conversations; ROI calculator adopted in two sales calls; clean CRM hygiene.
What You’ll Learn
How clinical value becomes commercial traction, how economic burden translates to price integrity, and how to craft compelling narratives in a category dominated by entrenched players.
Industrial Design Intern (Product–User Fit, NIV + Integrated AI):
Scope Medicine is building a new class of non-invasive ventilator (NIV) that blends comfort-first industrial design with intelligent, adaptive guidance. Your mission is to translate clinical workflow and human factors into physical and digital product concepts that clinicians trust and patients can wear comfortably for hours.
Project Purpose & Outcomes
Over 12 weeks, you’ll drive product–user fit across hardware (mask/helmet interface, headgear, hose routing, controls) and the near-device experience (on-device UI states, light/sound cues, quick-start guides). You’ll map the end-to-end journey—from triage/induction to titration, handoff, and cleaning—and deliver validated concepts that reduce cognitive load for clinicians and friction for patients. By the end, expect a consolidated research readout, a Figma/KeyShot concept library, and two “looks-like/works-like” rigs that can be trialed in formative studies.
Key Responsibilities
• Human Factors & Workflow Discovery: Interview/observe clinicians (ICU, ED, procedural sedation, sleep clinics); build personas, JTBD, journey maps, and service blueprints capturing pain points like don/doff speed, leaks, alarms, and handoffs.
• Wearability & Fit System: Develop soft-goods and hard-goods concepts (cushions, seals, headgear geometry, strap architecture) targeting broad anthropometrics (5th-female to 95th-male). Explore modularity for nasal/oronasal interfaces and rapid convertibility to positive-pressure support.
• Interface & Guidance Cues: Sketch and prototype near-device UI (screenless and screen-light paradigms), iconography, and progressive disclosure for AI guidance (e.g., “increase EPAP 2 cmH₂O,” “check mask leak left cheek”). Emphasize clarity, explainability, and fail-safe states.
• Rapid Prototyping: Produce foam/clay/3D-printed models; sew/assemble soft-goods; run Wizard-of-Oz simulations of AI prompts; iterate based on leak, comfort, and don/doff time feedback.
• Sanitation & Serviceability: Propose materials/CMF and part breaks that respect cleaning/disinfection workflows, reduce crevices, and separate reusable from disposable components.
• Formative Evaluation & Reporting: Plan simple formative studies (task analyses, SUS/UMUX-Lite, comfort scales), capture insights in a usability log, and convert feedback into design requirements and revision notes.
What You’ll Learn
How industrial design, soft-goods engineering, and human factors intersect in life-critical devices; how to shape AI guidance to be clinically credible and interpretable; and how to move from sketches to testable rigs that de-risk product–user fit before tooling.
Global Cleveland
Data Management Intern – Programs Department
Global Cleveland is a nonprofit organization that promotes the economic benefits of immigration and connects newcomers to services and support that fosters their economic, social, cultural and civic inclusion in Northeast Ohio. Through our community-facing activities housed in the Programs Department, Global Cleveland works to ensure that newcomers can access the resources required to flourish in our region and the domestically born can learn about newcomer experiences and contribute to their inclusion in our community.
The Data Management Intern will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s capacity to serve immigrant communities by supporting the Programs Department. This department organizes events including panels, networking events, our International Women’s Day celebration, the Sister Cities program, and a Newcomer Civic Engagement program currently under development.
In this role, the intern will be responsible for managing, organizing, and migrating program-related data to improve accuracy, accessibility, and reporting processes. The intern work closely with the Programs Director to consolidate participant information, event records, and evaluation data into a unified system. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and interested in how data can enhance program effectiveness and community impact.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of data management, nonprofit operations, and immigrant economic development. Interns will develop technical, organizational, and communication skills while contributing to powerful community outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
• Cleaning, organizing, and migrating program data across systems
• Developing consistent data entry and reporting practices
• Supporting staff with data-related questions and needs
• Assisting in the analysis of program outcomes and participation trends
Cinematheque at Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cinematheque intern will promote the Cinematheque and its programs to the student bodies of CIA and CWRU, and the general public, to engage students with Cinematheque’s programs, to create content that increases awareness and interest in our programming, and to drive initiatives that will attract diverse audiences to attend screenings.
This role will report to the Cinematheque Director.
Preferred qualifications:
– Interest and knowledge in film and cinema.
– Experience with social video creation (TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.)
– Previous experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
Cleveland Public Library
Community Engagement Assistant – Cleveland Public Library Book Nook
Project Overview:
The Cleveland Public Library seeks a creative and enthusiastic Community Engagement Assistant to help bridge the gap between diverse Cleveland communities and library resources through innovative outreach at the Book Nook, our satellite location at the historic West Side Market. This hands-on position offers a unique opportunity to shape library collections while engaging with one of Cleveland’s most vibrant and culturally rich community spaces.
Primary Responsibilities:
The intern will serve as the welcoming face of the Book Nook, working on-site any Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday from 10am-2pm. Your primary mission will be to connect with West Side Market patrons and vendors, representing Cleveland’s diverse neighborhoods and cultural backgrounds, to gather their favorite book recommendations and reading preferences. These community-sourced suggestions will directly inform collection development for the library’s four satellite locations: AsiaTown ArtBox, Edgewater Beach Book Box, Wade Oval Book Box, and the Book Nook at the West Side Market.
You’ll design and implement creative engagement strategies to make book conversations fun, accessible, and inclusive. This might include interactive displays, recommendation cards, themed question boards, or informal “bookish” conversations with market-goers. The goal is to ensure our collections reflect the authentic voices and reading interests of the communities we serve, rather than relying solely on traditional acquisition methods.
Special Event Programming:
The intern will play a key support role in three major community events:
February: The Big Read – A community-wide reading initiative bringing neighbors together around a shared book
March: Reading Flashmob – A surprise public reading performance designed to spark literary joy and curiosity
April: Books at the Market – A celebration of books, authors, and readers within the bustling market atmosphere
For these events, you’ll assist with planning, promotion, setup, community outreach, and on-the-ground coordination, gaining valuable experience in public programming and event management.
What You’ll Gain:
This micro-internship offers exceptional professional development opportunities for students interested in library science, community development, arts administration, cultural programming, or nonprofit work. You’ll develop:
- Community Engagement Skills: Learn to connect authentically with diverse populations and build trust across cultural boundaries
- Program Development Experience: Design and implement creative outreach strategies with measurable impact on library collections
- Cultural Competency: Work within Cleveland’s multicultural marketplace, engaging with vendors and visitors from various backgrounds
- Event Management: Gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale public programming
- Professional Networks: Build relationships with library professionals, community leaders, and local organizations
- Portfolio-Building Work: Document engagement strategies, community feedback, and programming outcomes for future career applications
Why This Experience Matters:
Unlike traditional library work, this position places you at the intersection of literature, community development, and social equity. You’ll witness firsthand how libraries can serve as democratic institutions that prioritize community voices in shaping cultural resources. The West Side Market setting provides unparalleled access to Cleveland’s authentic character where longtime residents, new immigrants, food artisans, and curious visitors converge daily.
This role is ideal for self-starters who enjoy people, think creatively about community engagement, and want to contribute meaningfully to making library resources more accessible and representative. You’ll leave with concrete skills, professional references, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly shaped what books Cleveland’s neighborhoods can access.
North Pointe Ballet
Title: Arts Administration & Marketing Intern
Schedule: This 6-8 hour per week position would include a 6 hour in-person commitment on Sundays from 11:30am-5:30pm
Location: 593 W Bagley Road, Berea, with possible follow up tasks completed remotely during the week at a time convenient for the intern.
The ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized, proactive, and exceptionally reliable individual with a genuine interest in the arts and the behind-the-scenes work of a performing arts nonprofit. They must be mature and professional, especially given the crucial responsibility of managing youth cast members and communicating with their families. Their strict Sunday availability and ability to manage follow-up tasks independently are non-negotiable. The intern must agree to maintain confidentiality for sensitive patron information.
Administrative responsibilities-Intern would be responsible for managing administrative tasks such as:
-Learning updated production, program, and organizational information as to be able to speak intelligently on NPB’s scope of work,
-Communicating with youth cast dancers and their families in person and via email,
-Ensuring that youth cast dancers navigate the studio space safely and are picked up by their caregivers while other NPB staff members are holding rehearsals,
-Updating spreadsheets and dashboards,
-Assisting NPB development staff with tasks related to grant writing, donor relations, and sponsorship acquisition,
-Assisting NPB production staff with volunteer coordination, costume and prop management.
Marketing responsibilities -Intern would be responsible for marketing-related tasks such as:
-Capturing still photos and short videos of rehearsals for social media use,
-Uploading the images into NPB’s Google Drive,
-Communicating content uploads to marketing manager,
-Coordinating bundling and distribution of promotional print materials,
-Tasks related to ticketing promotions,
-Work with marketing manager on marketing plan, social media calendar, and developing and implementing marketing strategies.
Arts Impact
Arts Impact seeks an intern to support a student art exhibit and related events. The intern will work behind the scenes to support development, marketing, and programming efforts. This could include a variety of tasks such as creating labels and signage for the student art/exhibit, preparing materials, invitations/sponsorships, outreach in the community, social media, writing, art documentation, event set up, and event planning. This is a good opportunity to learn about non-profit management and see how a special event comes together, with plenty of guidance from a strong team.
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards at The Cleveland Foundation
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented intern to support the Cleveland Book Fest, a citywide celebration of literary excellence convened by the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards team. As the lead organizers, we bring together a coalition of cultural partners—including The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland Public Library, Literary Cleveland, and the Great Lakes African American Writers Conference—to present a vibrant month of author talks, poetry readings, writing workshops, publishing panels, and family-friendly programs. The festival aims to make literature accessible to every Clevelander, spotlighting diverse voices and fostering community through storytelling. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the planning and development of the 2026 Cleveland Book Fest while gaining hands-on experience in literary event production, research, and cultural programming.
Cleveland Council on World Affairs
We would like an intern to help us develop additional content for our website and social media, including content that helps explain why Clevelanders should be interested in global affairs and be excited to participate in our programs. Specific projects may include, but would not be limited to:
1) Developing a “Cleveland as a global city” page on our website, highlighting key statistics that explain Cleveland’s international connections.
2) Revising existing website content to be more compelling and engaging.
3) Developing social media posts highlighting CCWA events and programs that generate audience engagement.
4) Supporting production of CCWA’s weekly newsletter to members
While we prefer the intern to work primarily from the office, we have flexibility for occasional work from home as well as some flexibility in the hours worked. The intern may have the opportunity to attend some CCWA programming.
Potential interns should have familiarity with key topics in international affairs through classwork or previous work experience, as well as experience conducting research on global issues such as trade, travel, immigration, or employment. They should also have experience developing compelling written (and audiovisual, as appropriate) content for an online audience. Finally, potential interns must be self-starters as well as team players.
Trasatlantica
Interns’ tasks:
1. Update social media:
a. Create Facebook, Instagram and TikTok pages. Upload at least a content per day (each
will take a week at the time).
2. Event in April:
a. Find at least three Airbnbs for three persons (Lakewood, Cleveland Heights and
Downtown) for April 6-11: compare prices and locations.
b. Work with the travel agency at CWRU to book flights.
c. Contact theater department for possible stage presentation or find another location
(students organization, maybe)?
3. Find possible locations for fundraising event in April
4. Start preparation for the Poetry Event in Spain in June
a. Update the program according to our instructions
b. Write a narrative about the event to distribute and ask for funds and other kinds of
support
c. Keep the list of participants updated
d. Check for prices for flights from different locations to Madrid
General Expectations:
-help in the organization and management of our Hispanic Poetry, Cinema and Theater event;
-invite poets for our online poetry festival
-moderate the festival and read some of the English translations of the poems
-make sure the poets have all the information and paperwork needed
-collaborate in updating our website, publishing new content, managing our social media,
revising the submissions, sending them to the blind readers, and receiving feedback.