About the role#
The Program & Events Intern for the Korean team serves as a bridge between Silicon Valley and the Korean innovation landscape. You will support senior leadership in managing high-stakes programs for Korean corporations and government entities while driving business development momentum in the U.S. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sunnyvale, California.
What you'll do#
- Lead the planning and delivery of innovation programs across sectors such as Mobility, Smart City, Sustainability, and Physical AI.
- Manage the drafting, translation, and localization of professional proposals and reports for corporate and public-sector partners.
- Coordinate deliverables and communications between Sunnyvale HQ, regional Korea offices, and partner organizations.
- Support business development by managing senior leadership’s scheduling, tracking meeting outcomes, and maintaining records in Salesforce and Rocketlane.
- Lead the logistical planning for visiting Korean delegations, including site visits and high-profile event schedules.
- Collaborate with internal Ventures, Events, and Marketing teams to integrate Korean startups into the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, or a related field.
- Professional-level fluency in Korean and English, including the ability to write professionally in Hangul Program (HWP).
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Rocketlane, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate time zone differences with partners in Korea.
- Preferred: Experience in startup, Venture Capital, or Corporate Venture Capital environments, and knowledge of government-funded acceleration cycles.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
