Chief Strategy Officer Leadership Intern

Summary

Join Govuni Collective, a revolutionary organization reimagining the world of work, as a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Intern. This unpaid internship, with a guaranteed transition to full-time employment and a significant equity bonus, offers immersive leadership training. The program focuses on business strategy, financial planning, corporate development, and workforce transformation. Interns will gain hands-on experience across multiple functions, including grant writing, workforce development, AI integration, and community engagement. Upon successful completion, interns transition to full-time roles with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a remote position with periodic in-person meetings in the Houston Metro Area.

Requirements

• Interest in business strategy, corporate development, or workforce innovation
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex economic challenges
• Passion for economic justice, community development, and sustainability
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile & Scrum environment
• Tech-savviness and willingness to train in AI-powered business tools
• Commitment to long-term workforce transformation and financial equity

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of corporate revenue-sharing models with businesses, unions, and universities
• Support the negotiation of partnership agreements that contribute to Govuni’s economic sustainability
• Analyze business financials and develop scalable strategies for long-term economic impact
• Research and write grant proposals to secure $500K+ in funding per year
• Develop proposals for government and corporate staffing contracts, sustainability grants, and workforce development funding
• Partner with Texas Workforce Commission, TXWORKS, and national grant programs to secure ongoing financial backing
• Support businesses in implementing revenue-sharing and workforce investment programs
• Develop employer-sponsored benefits programs, salary increases, and hybrid work models
• Assist in unionization strategies, strike planning, and employee ownership transitions
• Learn and implement AI-driven tools such as Seamless.ai, ClickUp, Reply.io, and Phenom.com
• Use AI and data analytics to optimize workforce management, sales, and recruitment
• Develop strategies to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Assist in developing affordable, energy-efficient, and worker-owned housing projects using 3D printing and sustainable materials
• Work with city planning commissions and businesses to fund community redevelopment and infrastructure improvements
• Support the creation of a universal mortgage and rental assistance program to reduce foreclosures and evictions
• Help organize bi-weekly educational workshops, fundraising campaigns, and business development events
• Assist in recruiting small businesses for Govuni’s community marketplace initiative, where 20% of sales contribute to economic development funds
• Develop workforce training programs that help students, low-income workers, and marginalized communities access economic opportunities

Benefits

• $20-40/hr (Up to 32 hours/week after internship
• 5-20% equity stake in Govuni Collective based on performance, tenure, and leadership contributions
• Completion of Govuni’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Leadership Training
• Business strategy, revenue-sharing, financial planning, and AI-driven workforce automation training
• Health Insurance
• Vision, Dental, Life, LTD & STD
• Food Allowance (Starting at 2%, increasing to 10% by Year 5)
• 401K Plan (2% matching, increasing to 10% by Year 5)
• Housing Program Contributions (Funded by Govuni’s Economic Model)
• Tax-Exempt Earnings – All employees will file tax-exempt W-4s, with Govuni handling payroll taxes to ensure a $0 tax liability