Partnership Intern Opportunity
We're looking for a self-driven Partnership Intern who is excited about digging deep into Indian diaspora communities and building strategic partnerships that drive growth.
This role combines community research with hands-on sales and outreach experience, perfect for someone who loves both research and relationship-building. You'll work closely with our team in a fast-paced, remote environment with continuous collaboration and support.
Duration : 8-12 weeks
What You'll Own
Research & Discovery
- Identify and document Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Reddit groups for Indians in the US (by city, profession, or interest)
- Track Indian student / alumni associations from major US universities
- Identify NRI influencers, YouTubers, content creators, and popular Indian diaspora podcasts
- List Indian grocery stores, restaurants, and cultural hubs in the US (via online directories, Google Maps, Yelp)
- Research common banks, apps, and platforms used by NRIs for remittances, shopping, or investing and prepare competitive analyses
Partnership Development & Outreach
Source and qualify partnership leads through various prospecting strategiesReach out to admins of Indian diaspora groups, community leaders, and potential brand partners via email, phone, LinkedIn, and social mediaSchedule partnership meetings and demos for assigned team membersConduct short interviews with returned NRIs or people with family in the US to gather insightsFollow up and re-engage warm partnership leadsCreate custom outreach sequences, templates, and communication snippetsCRM & Pipeline Management
Use CRM systems to manage and maintain a pipeline of partnership prospectsMaintain detailed Google Sheets / databases with all research findings and prospect informationTrack partnership opportunities, meeting outcomes, and follow-up actionsDocument cultural events or festivals that present partnership opportunitiesCollaboration & Reporting
Work closely with product, marketing, and partnerships teams with continuous communicationProvide weekly updates and insights on research findings and partnership progressSuggest community co-marketing or partnership opportunities (e.g., stores, influencers, associations)Stay up to date with diaspora community trends, cultural events, and market developmentsWho You Are
Working towards a bachelor's degree or recent college graduate (if contract hire)Must be able to work 20-35 hours per week with high availability for team collaborationWell-networked in Indian student, family, or diaspora circlesExcellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and written / verbal communicationStrong research skills and comfortable with unstructured researchProficient in Google Suite (especially Sheets), social media platforms, and NotionEmbrace collaborative environments and thrive in fast-paced, remote work settingsStrong problem-solving skills and relationship-building aptitudeWillingness to be hands-on and diligent in task completionWhy Aspora?
Opportunity to help build Aspora in the USHighly competitive intern salary