Student Intern / Entrepreneur in Residence

The Student Entrepreneur in Residence is the welcoming face of Bamboo and an embedded participant in our entrepreneurial and creative ecosystem. This paid internship is designed for a student founder, artist, writer, designer, or early-stage builder who wants meaningful part-time work while developing their own ideas inside a real-world innovation environment.

This is not a traditional front desk job. During slower desk hours, interns are encouraged to actively work on their own ventures, creative practice, or coursework while gaining hands-on exposure to community operations, events, and partnerships.

This is a minimum three month paid internship ($15/hr up to 20 hours a week) with a set shift on site typically three to four days a week mornings or afternoons at Bamboo Grand Rapids, a center for entrepreneurship at 2 Fulton Downtown. 

• Welcome members, guests, and partners with warmth and professionalism
• Manage daily check-ins and visitor flow
• Answer general questions about memberships, meeting rooms, and events
• Serve as a visible, approachable presence that sets the tone for the space

• Maintain organization of the front desk and common areas
• Support daily opening and closing procedures
• Flag member experience, access, or facilities issues to the Bamboo team

• Assist with event check-in and light setup as needed
• Share information about upcoming programs and partner events
• Occasionally help capture community moments (photos, short videos, notes)
  

What makes this role unique:

• Dedicated time during shifts to work on your own startup, creative project, or entrepreneurial idea
• Direct access to Bamboo members, mentors, and community partners
• Opportunities to attend talks, workshops, and networking events
• Exposure to how a mission-driven coworking and innovation platform operates

Optional growth areas based on interest:

• Event production or programming support
• Content creation or community storytelling
• Social media or outreach projects

This role is a strong fit for someone who is:

• A current student or recent graduate
• Exploring or actively building a business, creative practice, or social impact project
• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of people
• Organized and able to manage light administrative tasks independently
• Curious about entrepreneurship, creativity, and community-building

No prior front desk or corporate office experience required.

• Paid, flexible part-time work
• Embedded access to Michigan’s entrepreneurial and creative ecosystem
• Built-in professional network and mentorship opportunities
• Space and time to advance your own ideas while working
• Resume-worthy experience in community operations and programming