Global Visioneering Summer Intern

XPRIZE Overview 

XPRIZE is an established global leader in designing and executing large scale competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. As a 501(c)3, our unique model democratizes innovation by incentivizing crowd-sourced, scientifically viable solutions to create a more equitable and abundant future for all.  Since our founding in 1994, we’ve awarded over $300M in prize purses, inspired thousands of global innovators, and collaborated with the most forward-thinking changemakers of our time. We operate across 7 areas of impact, including:

• Climate & Energy 
• Biodiversity & Conservation 
• Food, Water & Waste 
• Quantum & Deep Tech 
• Space & Exploration 
• Learning, Innovation & Society 
• Health 

Join XPRIZE to help achieve breakthroughs and architect a better future for everyone, everywhere.

Position Description 

XPRIZE offers a meaningful part-time summer internship program spanning from June 9, 2025 - August 15, 2025 to undergraduate or graduate students looking to gain work experience in an exciting non-profit organization. Interns will participate in virtual social activities with their cohort, be provided with learning and professional development opportunities, and present a final research project to their department.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with Global Visioneering and Domain staff and participate in brainstorming sessions and team meetings
• Assist during/after official Brain Trust meetings via taking and synthesizing notes and comments
• Coordinate and schedule small group meetings amongst Brain Trust members and Domain staff
• Gathering data, analyze current industry trends, and provide additional research to assist the Brain Trust with Global Visioneering deliverables
• Create and present on a final research project to the Global Visioneering team

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Google Drive (including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook (including email functions, meeting scheduling, and Zoom plug-in)
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Experience with Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) preferred
• Passion for solving global issues
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Availability to work from 9:00am-1:00pm PT Monday-Friday for the duration of the 10-week program

Competencies required for this role:

• Action-oriented
• Manages ambiguity
• Collaborates internally and externally
• Growth mindset
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Global perspective
• Driven and dedicated

The anticipated compensation for this position is $18/hour to $22/hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience for the role, level of education attained, and certifications and/or other licenses held. XPRIZE is a remote-first environment.

The XPRIZE FOUNDATION is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. 

Please note: Though submitting a resume to the XPRIZE FOUNDATION implies that you are interested in a position(s), it does not imply that you are an applicant. You are not considered an applicant until you have been contacted directly by a Talent Acquisitions representative requesting that you begin the designated application process, which may involve phone and/or in-person interview(s), job-related testing, and background checks.