About the role#
We are looking for an MBA intern to provide Chief of Staff-style support for our strategic and operational priorities. You will work on substantive projects with end-to-end ownership, embedding directly into active workstreams. This role reports to the Managing Principal of Strategy and Operations, with additional mentorship from our leadership and marketing teams.
What you'll do#
- Optimize our business development pipeline and reporting to support revenue growth.
- Analyze marketing ROI to determine where the firm should invest.
- Integrate AI tools into internal processes and client engagements.
- Build data infrastructure and reporting systems to improve firm-wide decision-making.
- Co-design go-to-market strategies for new practice areas.
- Conduct market intelligence and thought leadership research.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program.
- Experience managing strategic and operational priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in changing environments.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Karp Strategies
Karp Strategies is an urban planning and strategy consulting firm based in New York City. Founded in 2015, the company provides services to public, private, and non-profit organizations. It specializes in areas such as economic development, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. The firm maintains a staff of 11 to 50 employees and operates on a national scale.
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