Isenberg Micro-Internship

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Isenberg is partnering with Parker Dewey to offer micro-internships for our students.

Get Free, High-Impact Project Support from Isenberg Students — No Cost to You

Leverage our talented business students to tackle short-term, professional work while evaluating future hires — all fully funded by generous donors of the Isenberg School of Management’s Office of Career Success.

What Are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional projects (20 hours or 40 hours) completed by students on a virtual basis. Unlike traditional internships, they can be posted year-round, require minimal onboarding, and provide immediate value — all while giving you the chance to engage and evaluate emerging talent.

Below are are some examples of potential micro-internship projects:

Marketing & Communications

  • Social media audit + 30-day content plan
  • Customer persona development
  • Email campaign optimization
  • Website UX review + recommendations
  • Market research brief (new audience or competitor scan)

Finance & Accounting

  • Expense analysis + cost-saving recommendations
  • Pricing benchmark analysis
  • Basic financial model (revenue or cost projections)
  • Budget vs. actual variance analysis
  • KPI dashboard creation (Excel/Sheets)

Operations / Supply Chain

  • Process mapping + efficiency improvements
  • Vendor comparison scorecard
  • Inventory or workflow optimization
  • Customer journey mapping
  • SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) documentation

Strategy / Consulting Projects

  • Competitive landscape + SWOT analysis
  • New product/service feasibility research
  • Market expansion opportunity analysis
  • Customer feedback analysis + insights
  • Business problem diagnosis + recommendations

Data & Analytics

  • Data cleaning + insight report
  • Dashboard creation (Excel/Tableau/Power BI)
  • Survey design + analysis
  • Sales funnel or conversion analysis

HR / Recruiting

  • Internship program benchmarking
  • Job description optimization
  • Employer branding audit (LinkedIn/Handshake)
  • Candidate experience mapping

Sales / Business Development

  • Lead generation + prospect list
  • CRM data cleanup + insights
  • Sales pitch deck development

How do Micro-Internships Work?

  • Concise, scoped projects (20–40 hours): Define clear inputs, milestones, and deliverables your micro‑intern can complete independently.
  • Flexible summer window: Projects can run any time within the June–August 14, 2026, timeframe.
  • Simple process via Parker Dewey: Post your project, review applicants, interview if you wish, and select your micro‑intern.
  • Clear expectations: Plan at least three touchpoints (kickoff, midpoint, wrap‑up), confirm deliverables and success criteria, and provide timely feedback at close.

What else should I know?

  • Risk-free talent pipeline: See real deliverables from motivated students before committing to longer internships or full-time roles.
  • Extend your reach and brand on campus: Engage early talent and build your presence among Isenberg students.
  • Flexible, on-demand support: Submit short projects any time (20 or 40 hours), beyond the usual recruitment cycle.
  • Cost-free for you: Thanks to program funding, eligible organizations can participate at no cost.
  • Proven across sectors: Past partners include investment funds, marketing agencies, regional banks, biotechs, non‑profits, and insurance providers.

I’m interested. What’s next?

To learn more about what’s required to get started, please visit our partner website, Parker Dewey. There, you can access step‑by‑step details on how to create an account and post your project.

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I would like to speak to someone at Isenberg. Who can I contact?

Contact Melissa Salva, Executive Director of Employer Engagement and Operations, at msalva@isenberg.umass.edu.