Job Title:
Tech Frontier Interpretation Intern
Job Types:
Part-time, Internship
Number of Interns Recruiting:
1 or 2
Locations:
Berkeley, CA
Term of internship:
June 8 2026 – July 31 2026 (all session schedule to be decided)
(June) Fully virtual
(July) Hybrid: 5 mandatory in-person sessions / events
Job Summary:
Interns will play an integral role in supporting several weeks of intensive Lean Startup entrepreneurial training and technology commercialization boot camps for teams of Korean entrepreneurs selected for the Tech Frontier Program this summer. This opportunity offers interns a unique chance to collaborate with top-tier entrepreneurs and startups from Korea. Interns will work closely with university-based Korean startup teams, guided by the leadership of the renowned U.S. universities.
Job Responsibilities:
The interns will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Work up to 20–25 hours for the virtual segment of the internship, and 20–25 hours for the in-person segment (Additional hours possible upon request from KIC DC)
• Provide translation between Korean and English (and vice versa)
• Provide a meeting/lesson summary to the assigned teams
• Attend internship orientation
• Attend mandatory in-person session(lessons and/or networking session, schedule to be decided)
• Work with the assigned teams outside of class to:
• Provide logistical support to the Korean entrepreneur groups and startup teams
• Offer any other necessary assistance to the Korean startup teams via Zoom or in person, as requested
• Support program logistics and coordination for:
• Engagement with the teaching team and KIC DC
• Special projects and tasks as assigned
Additional Comments:
• Interns will have access to various networks and resources for task execution.
• Interns are expected to be reasonably flexible with their availability for assigned tasks, given the time zone differences between Korea and the United States.
• Fluency in both Korean and English is required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bilingual proficiency in both Korean and English required
• Must be a current undergraduate student or hold a bachelor’s degree
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to be flexible and adjust schedule based on the needs of KIC DC and startup teams
Pay Range:
• $1,000 for up to 50 hours of work during the internship, with an additional pay rate of $20/hour for exceeding hours.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume through the Google Form.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
If you have any inquiries, please send an email to spark@kicdc.org.
