Growth & Partnerships Intern | Mandarin Required | CPT/OPT Welcome
2 days ago
Hoboken
Growth & Partnerships Intern International Education EduLink Academy Location: Remote Position Type: Internship / Part-Time Language Requirement: Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese required Work Authorization: CPT and OPT candidates welcome Compensation: Performance-Based Commission with Uncapped Earning Potential Career Path: Potential Full-Time Conversion and Future H-1B Sponsorship Consideration ABOUT EDULINK ACADEMY EduLink Academy is an international education and career consulting firm supporting students in navigating academic, professional, and global opportunities. We work with students and families across university admissions, academic planning, research development, career strategy, internship development, and related education services. Our approach combines personalized advising, professional expertise, and a strong understanding of both U.S. and international education systems. As EduLink continues to expand, we are looking for ambitious and commercially minded individuals to join our growth team and help us develop new markets, partnerships, communities, and client relationships. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Growth & Partnerships Intern to support EduLink's continued expansion within the international education market. This role sits at the intersection of business development, partnerships, marketing, client acquisition, and growth strategy. You will work closely with our team to identify new growth opportunities, develop relationships with prospective students and families, explore partnership channels, support marketing initiatives, and contribute to EduLink's broader business development strategy. This is not a traditional administrative internship. You will gain direct exposure to how an international education consulting business acquires clients, develops markets, builds partnerships, manages customer relationships, and scales its operations. The role is particularly well suited for candidates interested in entrepreneurship, consulting, growth, international education, marketing, sales strategy, and business development. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Depending on your strengths and interests, responsibilities may include: Identify and develop new prospective student and family opportunities Build relationships with Chinese-speaking students, families, communities, and referral networks Research new customer segments, markets, universities, communities, and partnership opportunities Support business development and client acquisition initiatives Communicate with prospective clients to understand their education and career needs Introduce relevant EduLink services and programs to qualified prospective clients Develop and maintain prospective client and partnership pipelines Support lead qualification, relationship management, and follow-up strategy Conduct market and competitor research Support partnership development with student organizations, education communities, institutions, and other potential partners Contribute to customer acquisition and market-entry strategies Assist with WeChat, Xiaohongshu, LinkedIn, and other digital growth initiatives Support content distribution, community development, and social media marketing Help develop referral, partnership, and community-based growth channels Track outreach performance, conversion trends, and business development opportunities Support CRM organization and pipeline management Participate in growth experiments across digital marketing, content, partnerships, referrals, and community channels Collaborate with senior team members on new business initiatives and expansion opportunities Strong performers may gradually take ownership of specific markets, partnership channels, client segments, or growth initiatives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We care more about initiative, communication ability, relationship-building skills, and commercial instinct than a specific academic major. Strong candidates are proactive, resourceful, persuasive, organized, and comfortable communicating with new people. You should be interested in understanding how a professional services business grows and comfortable taking ownership of your work in a remote environment. QUALIFICATIONS Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate professionally in English Comfortable communicating with Chinese-speaking students and families Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Self-motivated and capable of working independently Strong sense of ownership and accountability Interest in business development, consulting, marketing, sales strategy, entrepreneurship, or international education Comfortable learning new tools, platforms, and business processes Strong organizational and follow-up skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The following are helpful but not required: Experience in business development, marketing, consulting, sales, or client-facing roles Familiarity with the U.S. university admissions or international education market Understanding of Chinese students and families studying or planning to study in the United States Experience with WeChat, Xiaohongshu, LinkedIn, or other social platforms Experience with student organizations, university communities, or international student networks Experience with CRM systems or lead management Existing community, campus, education, or professional networks Interest in entrepreneurship or building businesses Experience studying or working in the United States Undergraduate students, graduate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. COMPENSATION This opportunity includes a performance-based commission structure with uncapped earning potential. Candidates who successfully contribute to eligible client acquisition, business development, or revenue-generating opportunities may receive commission based on applicable program terms. There is no traditional fixed base salary associated with the internship structure. Compensation arrangements will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. High-performing team members may have the opportunity to take on expanded responsibilities and access additional compensation opportunities as the relationship develops. WHY JOIN EDULINK This role provides significantly more exposure and responsibility than a traditional internship. You will have the opportunity to understand and participate in the commercial side of an international education business while developing transferable skills in growth, partnerships, marketing, business development, and client relationship management. You can expect: Uncapped commission potential Flexible remote working arrangement Direct exposure to business development and growth strategy Hands-on experience with real markets and client relationships Experience working with international students and families Opportunity to develop sales, marketing, consulting, and communication skills Exposure to entrepreneurship and startup-style business growth Opportunity to build professional portfolio and resume experience Direct collaboration with senior team members Increased ownership for strong performers Potential pathway to a full-time position CPT & OPT CANDIDATES EduLink welcomes applications from international students with appropriate U.S. work authorization, including eligible CPT and OPT candidates. For CPT candidates, EduLink can provide appropriate employer documentation to support students seeking authorization through their university. Candidates are responsible for obtaining all required CPT authorization from their university and Designated School Official before beginning employment. OPT candidates must maintain appropriate employment authorization and ensure that the position is consistent with applicable OPT requirements and their academic field. FULL-TIME CONVERSION This internship is designed to provide a potential long-term career pathway for exceptional performers. Candidates who demonstrate strong performance, professionalism, business development ability, and alignment with EduLink's growth may be considered for future full-time opportunities. Potential full-time roles may include: Growth & Partnerships Associate Business Development Associate International Growth Analyst Partnerships Associate Client Strategy Associate Market Development Associate Full-time opportunities depend on individual performance, business needs, and position availability. H-1B SPONSORSHIP For qualified candidates who successfully transition into eligible full-time positions, future employment-based immigration sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship consideration, may be available. Immigration sponsorship is not guaranteed and will depend on individual eligibility, job responsibilities, business needs, applicable immigration requirements, and company approval at the relevant time. WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE You may be a particularly strong fit if you: Enjoy meeting and communicating with new people Understand Chinese students and families Are comfortable developing professional relationships Have an entrepreneurial mindset Enjoy identifying opportunities and turning ideas into results Want more responsibility than a traditional internship provides Are interested in building experience across consulting, marketing, business development, and international education Want to understand how a growing professional services company acquires clients and expands into new markets Prefer an environment where strong performance can lead to increased responsibility and career opportunities We especially encourage applications from candidates who are ambitious, self-motivated, commercially minded, and interested in growing together with an international education business.
