Business and Data Intern

Overview

Join the New Jersey AI Hub to help build a sustainable, membership-based revenue model for our growing innovation ecosystem. This internship blends business operations with data analysis. You will support the design and rollout plan for our new membership program – a key initiative to drive partnership engagement and revenue – while providing analytical insight to improve member acquisition, retention, and overall program success.

This is a paid summer internship for apporcimately 10-12 weeks, located in Princeton, NJ.  Hybrid work schedule is possible.

Why this internship? Gain hands-on experience shaping a real innovation hub’s business model, work at the intersection of community building and data-driven strategy, and contribute to New Jersey’s AI/tech ecosystem in a meaningful way

Responsibilities

• Membership Program Development: Assist in structuring membership tiers and benefits, conducting market research on comparable tech/innovation hub membership models, and helping craft proposals/presentations for potential members. 
• Member Operations & Support: Coordinate membership enrollment and engagement activities (onboarding, communications), maintain member databases (CRM) and ensure data accuracy/integrity for membership records. 
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather and analyze membership and program data to identify trends in member conversion and retention; create weekly reports and dashboards tracking key metrics (e.g., membership pipeline, event participation, revenue projections). 
• Cross-functional Projects: Support other strategic initiatives as needed – e.g., small-scale market or financial analyses for ongoing Hub projects (such as evaluating AI literacy workshop outcomes or SMB engagement data) to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel (analysis, charts) and data management. Familiarity with CRM software and basic analytics tools (e.g., SQL or Python) is a plus. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Attributes: Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, with an interest in revenue models, membership-based programs, and startup/innovation ecosystems. A collaborative team player able to work independently when needed.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

Review

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Experience Level

Entry Level #LI-LO1

Salary Range

$16 to $18