Operations Intern (Alexandria)

Job Description Event Strategies, Inc. (ESI) is a full service event production company based in Alexandria, VA. ESI is seeking motivated and dependable Operations Interns to join our team for the Fall and Winter 2026 months. Operations Interns play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the company and assisting departments across the organization. This position provides hands-on experience in business operations, event logistics, project coordination, inventory management, administrative support, and office operations while contributing to the planning and execution of high-profile live events, conferences, tours, and special projects nationwide. Interns will work alongside ESI's Operations, Project Management, Production, Finance, and Administrative teams to help ensure the office, warehouse, and active projects operate efficiently. This internship is designed for individuals looking to gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment while learning how a national event production company operates behind the scenes. Responsibilities Assist the Chief of Operations, Project Managers, and Operations Managers in both the daily operation of the company and the execution of events by creating production schedules, trip summaries, tracking expenses, and assisting in vendor sourcing Support pre-event planning by preparing meeting agendas, taking notes during internal and client calls, and tracking action items and deliverables. Create and manage transportation logistics for both equipment and personnel to and from event sites. This includes sourcing hotel room blocks, tracking flights and rental cars Responsible for the upkeep of collaborative documents and administrative materials for all ESI projects Responsible for conducting venue research, vendor sourcing, and vendor research projects Assist the Office Manager in the day-to-day upkeep of the ESI headquarters, including organizing storage areas, managing office supplies, and supporting shipping and receiving for events and tours. Occasionally provide on-site support during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and addressing any issues that may arise Assist with post-event wrap-up, including organizing and archiving event files, collecting photos and documentation, and contributing to internal debrief notes and lessons-learned summaries Qualifications Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Ability to work independently and collaboratively Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, vendors, and team members Willingness to assist with both office-based and hands-on operational tasks Ability to lift event materials and equipment when necessary Experience Current college student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Business, Operations Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field preferred Previous office, customer service, logistics, warehouse, or event experience is a plus but not required Interest in business operations, project management, logistics, government events, or live event production Compensation $15/hour Environment Work is performed primarily at ESI's Alexandria, Virginia office, with opportunities to support projects throughout the Washington, DC region and select nationwide events. Interns should expect a combination of office work, warehouse operations, project coordination, and occasional on-site event responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Term This internship will run from August 2026-January 2026 How To Apply Please submit your resume to [email protected].

Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis (Denver)

About the Role Beckons is seeking an Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team in Denver. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Finance and Strategy, you will play a key role in financial planning, performance analysis and strategic decision-making across our global collection of luxury lodges. Your work will directly support senior leadership, providing clear, data-informed perspectives on financial performance, investment opportunities and strategic priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing finance professional in the early stages of their career, ready to step up and deepen their exposure to corporate finance within a world-class luxury hospitality and experiential travel brand. Key responsibilities include: Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the Group Supporting monthly P&L, cash flow and liquidity forecasting Delivering budget vs. actuals analysis with clear commentary on key drivers, risks and opportunities Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reporting, including Board and investor packs Preparing deliverables for lenders, insurers and investors, including covenant compliance reporting Supporting corporate finance activities, including debt management and funding-related analysis Building and maintaining financial models, including scenario modeling and ROI analysis Partnering with finance, operations and commercial teams to provide actionable insights Continuously improving financial reporting processes, tools and frameworks About You You are a commercially minded and analytical finance professional with a passion for turning numbers into insight that drives business decisions. You will ideally have: 4 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A or corporate finance A tertiary degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, law, mathematics or a related field A background in audit, consulting or transaction services (preferred) CPA qualification, or working towards it (highly regarded) Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build robust financial models and work with large data sets, plus strong Word and PowerPoint skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders Experience working across multiple geographies and time zones, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders in different countries High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach Experience in hospitality or travel (a plus but not essential) Current US working rights About Us Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home. The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge , Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.

Surgical Pathologist, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Anatomic Pathology (Stony Brook)

Stony Brook University’s Department of Pathology is seeking a faculty member to serve with responsibilities and duties in Surgical Pathology and medical education. Academic rank at the Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and academic record. Faculty Appointment Eligibility Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine ( School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure ). Qualifications Required: MD, DO (or foreign equivalent). American Board of Pathology board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology. Eligibility for New York State licensure. Strong diagnostic skills and the potential to serve as an outstanding educator of medical students, Pathology residents, and clinical fellows. Completion of a fellowship in Medical Renal Pathology or a minimum of four years of focused experience practicing Medical Renal Pathology. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Fellowship training in Genitourinary Pathology or in other sub-specialty area, including, but not limited to, gynecologic, breast, genitourinary, head & neck, or GI pathology. In lieu of fellowship training, extensive experience in a subspecialty area of surgical pathology. Demonstration of scholarly contributions in clinical/translational research and experience in medical education. Application Instructions For interested applicants or questions please reach out to [email protected] Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Come Join our Stony Brook Community Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about Stony Brook Medicine

Director of Product Management (Seattle)

Role: Director of Product Management Location: Seattle, Washington (Hybrid) Harrison Clarke is partnering with a stealth startup building the operating system for enterprise AI, tackling one of the fastest-growing and least understood cost centers in modern organisations. As companies invest heavily in generative AI without clear visibility, the platform brings control, enabling leaders to track usage, measure impact, and scale responsibly. Founded by former senior leaders from a global tech giant and supported by deep research and major cloud partnerships, the team is defining a new category at the intersection of AI and enterprise infrastructure. This company have reached an important inflection point and are looking to bring onboard a hands-on Product Leader who will own major areas of their platform. This role requires someone who can understand complex technical and financial problems, turn them into clear product experiences, and make sound decisions with incomplete information. It is a hands-on role in an early-stage company, with significant influence over product direction. Role Requirements: Own strategy, roadmap, and outcomes for major areas of a customer-facing AI platform Lead discovery with CIOs, CFOs, product leaders, AI platform teams, and engineers to uncover high-value use cases Translate complex technical and financial problems - AI cost, performance, value, and governance - into clear product requirements Define how customers measure business KPIs, unit economics, and cost-to-value ratios Build capabilities for comparing AI agents, models, prompts, and architectures across cost, quality, latency, reliability, and business outcomes Work closely with engineering on telemetry, SDKs, APIs, integrations, data models, and cloud architecture Define product metrics and use customer behavior and feedback to guide decisions Profile Signals: 10 years of product management or related product leadership experience Proven track record building and scaling complex B2B or enterprise software Experience taking products from customer discovery through launch, adoption, and iteration Background in data-intensive products such as analytics, observability, financial management, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, or AI platforms Strong customer discovery skills across both executive and technical audiences Technical fluency with APIs, SDKs, telemetry, integrations, data pipelines, and cloud platforms Deep understanding of metrics, product analytics, and evidence-based decision making Experience working closely with engineering, design, sales, and customer success Comfortable working hands-on in an early-stage company with changing priorities If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape how enterprises measure, optimize, and scale the business value of AI, apply below!

IT Applications (Huntsville)

The IT Applications Support Specialist provides Level 2 technical, operational, and user support for the organization’s portfolio of business-critical SaaS and cloud applications. The role focuses on platforms that support first responder operations, fire service intelligence, geographic information systems, mapping, reporting, analytics, field operations, and other enterprise business functions. This position serves as a technical liaison among operational stakeholders, IT, vendors, managed service providers, and application owners. The specialist troubleshoots complex application issues, supports integrations and identity services, administers access, documents repeatable support processes, and helps ensure that supported platforms are reliable, secure, appropriately governed, and effectively used across a distributed organization. The role is intentionally platform-flexible. While experience with public safety or first responder technology is valuable, success depends on the ability to learn new systems quickly, understand operational workflows, translate user needs into technical actions, and take ownership of incidents through resolution or appropriate escalation. Position Essential Functions Enterprise SaaS Application Support Provide Level 2 support for assigned SaaS and cloud applications, serving as an escalation point for issues that exceed standard Helpdesk troubleshooting. Troubleshoot application errors, user access issues, workflow failures, reporting concerns, configuration questions, performance issues, and suspected integration problems. Maintain ownership of assigned incidents and requests through resolution, documented workaround, or appropriate escalation. Monitor recurring issues, identify patterns, and recommend improvements to application reliability, supportability, usability, and operational effectiveness. Coordinate with software vendors, managed service providers, system owners, and internal IT resources to resolve defects, outages, and complex support cases. Public Safety and Operational Systems Support applications used by fire service, emergency response, field operations, and other operational teams. Provide technical support for fire intelligence, incident and operational reporting, geographic and mapping SaaS tools, situational awareness platforms, and related data-driven solutions. Learn the operational workflows supported by assigned applications and help users distinguish application, access, data, process, device, and network-related issues. Assist with data-quality investigation, reporting validation, map or location-data concerns, and workflow troubleshooting in coordination with business and technical owners. Support application availability and issue response in an operational environment where some systems may be business-critical outside standard office hours. Cloud, Identity, Access, and Integration Support Assist with the administration of cloud applications and related Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, single sign-on, and identity-based access processes where applicable. Support user provisioning, deprovisioning, role assignments, permission changes, and periodic access reviews in coordination with application owners and IT leadership. Promote least-privilege access, appropriate separation of duties, and timely removal or adjustment of access when users change roles or leave the organization. Troubleshoot or coordinate support for APIs, file transfers, data feeds, synchronization processes, authentication, and other application integrations. Maintain technical records for application configuration, dependencies, interfaces, support contacts, escalation paths, and known issues. User Enablement and Knowledge Management Provide professional, customer-focused support to users with varying levels of technical proficiency. Create and maintain knowledge articles, quick-reference guides, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting instructions, FAQs, and application support documentation. Assist with user orientation and training for new systems, new features, system changes, and recurring operational processes. Equip the IT Corporate Team and other support personnel with clear, repeatable guidance for resolving common application issues and recognizing appropriate escalation points. System Changes, Projects, and Continuous Improvement Assist with application implementations, upgrades, migrations, integrations, releases, configuration changes, and enhancement initiatives. Participate in requirements discovery, technical analysis, testing, user acceptance testing, rollout planning, change control, and post-implementation support. Coordinate with operational teams, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders to document requirements, risks, dependencies, decisions, and support impacts. Track issues, enhancement requests, vendor cases, configuration decisions, and action items associated with application changes or projects. Identify opportunities to improve application standardization, user adoption, support processes, documentation, automation, and long-term maintainability. Security, Governance, and Service Management Follow established IT policies, security standards, data protection requirements, change-management procedures, and service-management practices. Support application reviews, access validation, audit evidence collection, governance activities, and documentation of administrative actions where applicable. Handle operational, location, personnel, financial, and other business-sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and appropriate safeguards. Maintain accurate service records and communicate incident status, business impact, workarounds, dependencies, and escalation needs clearly to stakeholders. Position Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 1 year of experience in application support, SaaS administration, business systems support, system administration, IT support, or a related technical role. Experience supporting enterprise applications or cloud-based SaaS platforms. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to isolate issues across applications, identity, integrations, data, devices, and networks. Ability to learn unfamiliar applications, operational workflows, and technical dependencies quickly. Strong customer-service orientation with patience, professionalism, accountability, and follow-through. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to create clear support procedures, technical documentation, user instructions, and knowledge content. Ability to manage multiple priorities, support tickets, vendor cases, and stakeholder requests in an operationally focused environment. Understanding of user access management, role-based permissions, least privilege, and basic application security concepts. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, single sign-on, or identity-based access management concepts. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with IT, users, vendors, managed service providers, and application owners. Preferred Experience supporting public safety, fire service, EMS, emergency response, field operations, dispatch-adjacent, or other mission-support applications. Experience with incident reporting, fire intelligence, records, situational awareness, inspection, preplanning, asset, fleet, or field-service platforms. Experience supporting GIS, web mapping, geospatial data, location services, or other geographic SaaS technologies. Experience with reporting, dashboards, business intelligence, operational analytics, or data-quality troubleshooting. Experience administering multiple SaaS platforms in a distributed, multi-site, or 24/7 operational organization. Experience working with vendors on escalations, defects, outages, releases, configuration changes, and enhancement requests. Familiarity with APIs, data flows, file-based imports and exports, webhooks, synchronization, or other system integration concepts. Experience creating knowledge base articles, user guides, SOPs, training materials, or support runbooks. Familiarity with ITIL, IT service management, ticketing systems, change control, incident management, and problem management. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, identity federation, and single sign-on. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to translate operational user issues into structured technical troubleshooting and clear escalation details. Ability to communicate calmly and effectively during service disruptions or high-priority operational issues. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and disciplined case and documentation management. Ability to prioritize urgent operational needs while continuing to progress routine maintenance, requests, and project work. Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation to

Linux Engineer - Quant Trading (Chicago)

As a Linux Engineer on the infrastructure team, you will design, implement, and maintain the high-performance Linux environments that power trading systems and research platform. You'll be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of the Linux infrastructure while working closely with trading technologists, researchers, and developers to meet the exacting demands of low-latency trading and data-intensive research workloads. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain high-performance Linux environments optimized for low latency trading applications Build and manage the kernel configurations, network stack tuning, and system optimizations required for nanosecond-level performance Requirements 5 years of hands-on experience administering Linux systems in high-performance environments Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, system tuning, and performance optimization Experience with modern Linux distributions (CentOS/RHEL, Ubuntu) and their packaging systems Proficiency in Python for automation and tooling development Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and tuning for low-latency applications Experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.) Understanding of modern containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of FPGA, kernel bypass technologies, or specialized networking hardware Experience with high-performance computing environments or distributed systems Experience with real-time or specialized Linux kernel variants

Email & Digital Communications Manager (Springfield)

Justin Alexander is looking for an Email & Digital Communications Manager to lead digital comms across email and partner with our Digital Product & Engineering team to support our websites, driving engagement across both our B2B wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. This role plays a critical part in delivering thoughtful, timely, and impactful communications that strengthen relationships with our retailer partners while elevating the customer experience for brides. As part of our Marketing team, you'll own the planning, execution, and optimization of email communications while supporting website content and digital campaigns that align with our brand and business objectives. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Marketing, Digital Product & Engineering, Sales, Customer Experience, and Creative to ensure every touchpoint is cohesive, effective, and delivers measurable results. Reporting to the Director of Digital Marketing & Partnerships, you'll work closely with our Strategy Lead, Social Media & Content team, and other key stakeholders to execute integrated campaigns that support our global brands. This position is based at our Springfield, NJ headquarters on a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office. What You'll Do Communications Lead digital storytelling across email and web, developing consumer-facing and retailer-facing communications that are on-brand, timely, and aligned to key brand moments and company objectives Align B2B email and communications execution with the broader B2B comms strategy set by the Strategy Lead Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to craft and share relevant updates in a timely manner Partner with Global leads (EU and UK), to align on programming, ensuring a cohesive global output with regional nuances Email Create and own email channel strategy for B2B and D2C audiences in partnership with the Director, executing against business and brand goals across retailer announcements, launches, incentives, campaign activations, and seasonal initiatives Own the end-to-end execution of email campaigns, from concept through send, including asset coordination, QA, and scheduling Develop messaging and evolve formats for email that optimize engagement and drive incremental activity Own market and launch communications timelines, ensuring retailers receive timely updates on collections, order deadlines, styles at risk, discontinuations, and ship windows with enough lead time to act Collaborate with graphic design to optimize the look and feel of emails, elevating visual quality and evolving layouts into more effective designs Partner with Digital Product & Engineering and Sales to align the email calendar with business needs, launches, and key promotional moments Audit and evolve existing automated flows and build new, complex journeys based on customer behavior Take a data-led approach through Salesforce to identify new opportunities for storytelling, cross-selling, automation, dynamic content, and personalization Manage audience segmentation and list health by region, improving triggers, audience definitions and deliverability Own reporting across the email channel, tracking open rate, click through/click-to-open, revenue/orders influenced, portal activity, and unsubscribe rate, translating insights into recommendations for ongoing strategy Partner with the Director and EU leads to set benchmarks and performance targets, while managing a testing roadmap Partner with the Social Media & Content team to feature relevant content, including ongoing influencer spotlights Lead briefings for designers and the Social Media & Content team, translating campaign goals into clear creative and content direction Stay organized with Monday.com to ensure cross-functional operational excellence Web Support website optimization initiatives in partnership with the Digital Product & Engineering team, contributing content and copy that improves the consumer journey across key touchpoints Partner with Digital Product & Engineering and Product Teams to develop copy and content that ensures best sellers, new arrivals, and key launches are strategically surfaced and positioned across the website, aligning messaging with merchandising priorities and the broader marketing calendar during key seasonal moments Contribute web copy that supports SEO best practices, ensuring content is optimized for discoverability and organic growth What You'll Bring 4-5 years of experience in B2B email marketing, with hands-on ownership of both writing and execution Background in the bridal industry a plus. You understand the retail landscape, the wholesale audience, and the seasonal rhythms of the business Proficiency in HubSpot, including campaign management, workflows, and reporting Experience building and optimizing automated email journeys, from simple triggers to multi-step behavioral flows Experience working within Salesforce Comfortable analyzing email performance data and using it to shape content and segmentation decisions, with familiarity in basic testing frameworks Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You manage multiple sends without things falling through the cracks Clear communicator who can work cross-functionally and translate strategy into execution Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and timelines are tight Compensation & Benefits This role has an anticipated base salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 annually. The final offer will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal benchmarks. Justin Alexander offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance with ancillary options 401(k) with company match Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays) Family Building Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Employee discounts and more

Marketing Intern - Summer 2027 (New Haven)

Connecticut Innovations (CI) CI is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active early-stage investors on the eastern seaboard. CI has a portfolio of 250 companies across 5 equity funds and a 1 venture debt fund. We have $550 million in assets under management, and our venture portfolio employs 4,000 jobs. In a typical year, we deploy $50 million and write between 60-80 checks. We review 750 companies per year and invite over 100 founders in to pitch us each year. We add 30 new companies to our portfolio annually, and we also invest as an LP in Connecticut-based venture capital funds. We measure success through both financial returns and economic impact, including job creation. Over the past decade, CI has generated more than $400 million in returns and cumulatively, our portfolio companies have raised over $8 billion. Fiscal 2026 was our best year on record. We generated $76.1 million in cash proceeds from all investment activities. Most of those proceeds came from our strong New Haven bioscience sector. In FY26 actuals, we invested $59.3 million into 75 early-stage companies and venture funds, and those deals pulled an additional $1.2 billion of outside capital into the state. As of July 2026, CI earned the 1 spot in New England for portfolio exit value and ranked among top 5 East Coast venture firms investing at the Series B stage or earlier. Over the past 365 days, CI generated more than $125 million in cash returns . Our culture is vibrant, diverse, collaborative, and inclusive. We embrace perspective and have mission alignment on our impact to Connecticut's innovation ecosystem. Marketing Team This roll-up-your-sleeves position will quickly immerse you into the world of venture capital and will train you to think and act like an entrepreneur. We operate a lean team, quite intentionally, so we are always planning the next while executing the current marketing activities. In this role, you will have the chance to interact with early-stage companies; plan, execute and attend networking events; and assist with various marketing activities while working in an innovative and fast-paced environment in New Haven. Marketing Team Internship Candidates should be currently in a bachelor's degree program that is determined to be appropriate preparation for employment in the marketing field and have demonstrated experience in marketing/communications through their coursework , prior internships, work experience and/or extracurricular activities. Responsibilities Bring CI’s programs and services to life through creative marketing and communications support Help execute marketing campaigns and communications plans that connect with entrepreneurs and partners across Connecticut Draft engaging content for email newsletters, internal staff updates, and digital displays throughout the office Keep our website fresh and up to date — from writing new posts to uploading updates in WordPress Jump in on social media — monitor activity, brainstorm content, and help execute posts that showcase CI’s impact Support the planning and execution of CI events , from logistics to on-the-ground coordination Proofread, edit, and make sure our messaging shines everywhere it appears Dive into marketing research and data analytics to help guide CI’s outreach strategies Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field , with hands-on experience in marketing through class projects, coursework, or campus activities Strong interest in venture capital and early-stage innovation Based in or studying in Connecticut Available to work hybrid in New Haven Skills & Competencies Passionate about startups and community building Curious, proactive, and adaptable Highly organized with strong follow-through Skilled communicator who can synthesize complex data Team-oriented with a positive attitude and sense of humor The CI Intern Experience As a CI Intern, you'll dive into Connecticut's startup ecosystem—learning, building, and connecting along the way. You'll have an opportunity to: Participate in a structured venture capital curriculum, including investor-led workshops on pre-investment, diligence, and post-investment topics Work alongside CI staff on active investments, from sourcing and diligence through post-investment support Provide hands-on support to portfolio companies Partner with interns across CI teams on cross-functional projects Meet entrepreneurs, portfolio teams, and industry leaders Attend live pitches and executive sessions Join day trips to portfolio companies and fund partners Enjoy fun events, exclusive CI swag, and catered lunches What's next? Interns build relationships that can lead to opportunities after the program, including a potential path into CI's Analyst Program and introductions to roles inside our portfolio companies. How We Work – The CI Way We think as individuals and invest as a team. Our goal is never consensus — it is the best decision. Titles do not determine whose ideas matter. The best argument wins. We distinguish bad decisions from bad outcomes. Good decisions sometimes produce disappointing results, and poor decisions sometimes get lucky. We grade the quality of the thinking. Courage is a job requirement. When we believe an investment is wrong, we say so — in the room, on the record. Founders come first. Within the bounds of good judgment, we go out of our way to help entrepreneurs. We are allies, not obstacles. Humility and institutional memory. Every investment starts with a blank page. We are often wrong, so we stay open. We capture what each deal taught us so the next decision is better than the last. Equal Opportunity Employer Connecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer . We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

R-10067007 Global Account Manager - Home Automation CHICAGOLAND (Greater Chicago Area)

Location: This is a US Home based role, however candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area to be considered for this opportunity. Job Summary The Global Account Manager (GAM) will be responsible for driving strategic growth and executive engagement with a portfolio of global Home Automation customers. This role will own the development and execution of account strategies that expand design wins, increase revenue, and strengthen long-term partnerships across security, smart home, energy management, building automation, and connected device applications. The successful candidate will coordinate global sales, engineering, marketing, and business line resources to influence customer roadmaps and position NXP solutions across MCU, MPU, Connectivity, Security, Edge AI, Power Management, and Software ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Own the global account strategy for assigned Home Automation customers and drive execution across all regions. Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with customer decision makers, engineering leaders, product managers, sourcing teams, and business executives. Identify, develop, and close new design-win opportunities that drive long-term revenue growth. Coordinate worldwide resources across sales, field applications, business lines, marketing, and ecosystem partners. Lead account planning, opportunity management, and strategic business reviews. Influence customer technology roadmaps and align them with NXP product strategies. Drive demand creation activities including architecture discussions, reference design adoption, and platform selection. Monitor competitive activity and develop win strategies against semiconductor and platform competitors. Maintain accurate opportunity forecasting and pipeline management within CRM tools. Negotiate commercial agreements while balancing customer requirements and NXP business objectives. Establish and execute multi-year growth plans for assigned accounts. Serve as the executive escalation point for strategic customer issues. Deliver regular business updates to executive leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field. 8 years of semiconductor, technology, IoT, or related industry experience. 5 years of experience managing strategic or global accounts. Demonstrated success growing revenue and winning complex technical sales opportunities. Experience engaging executive, engineering, and procurement stakeholders. Strong understanding of semiconductor sales cycles and demand creation methodologies. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work across multiple functions and geographies. Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities. Ability to travel globally as required. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Experience supporting Home Automation, Smart Home, Building Automation, Security, Access Control, Energy Management, or IoT customers. Knowledge of wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter, Thread, Zigbee, UWB, and cellular IoT. Experience selling MCU, MPU, connectivity, security, software, or AI-enabled embedded solutions. Familiarity with semiconductor distribution and ecosystem partner models. Understanding of smart building and home automation market trends. More information about NXP in the United States NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Teacher- Special Education (New York)

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities Oversees a classroom of school-aged children (ages 3 – 21) with brain-based disabilities and/or with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioral management support to students, both individually and in small groups. Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities. Collaborates with each student’s school therapy team as necessary and appropriate, and implements therapy recommendations to support optimal treatment of the student. Prepares and appropriately documents annual academic goals for students and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) process including IEP meetings and team meetings, or legal hearings, when necessary and appropriate. Communicates and collaborates and/or meets with parents on a regular basis and involves parents in their child’s activities and progress. Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals, teacher assistants and/or Associate Special Education Teachers in their classroom. Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons to increase students’ literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills. Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Current certification and registration as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (grades B-2, 1-6, 7-12 and/or All Grades) or Permanent Special Education Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department; or Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field and active pursuit of master’s level education in a New York State Registered Program for Special Education Teacher’s Certificate (or equivalent), with anticipated completion and receipt of certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities within 5 (five) years of appointment; and two (2) years of experience in childcare, social services, healthcare and/or other school-based role. Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills Ability to take initiative, multi-task & meet deadlines Highly flexible personality type Preferred Qualification Requirements ( desired requirements beyond MQRs above) Master’s degree in special education strongly preferred Current NYS certification and registration as a teacher in special education (Students with Disabilities, Permanent in Special Education, etc.) Previous experience with school-aged children with special needs Compensation $70,000-$85,000 annually