Year-Round Internship - Partnerships Team

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is transforming workforce development with an AI-powered marketplace of 60,000+ skill-building courses and learning pathways. We help organizations build skills and stay compliant through a high-quality content catalog, seamless LMS/LXP integrations, and advanced capabilities like skills-based curation and multilingual content creation. More than 2,000 companies, including 150+ of the Global 2000, rely on OpenSesame to develop the world’s most productive and admired workforces.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

Internship Overview

OpenSesame is seeking passionate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals—including those graduating in 2025—for a paid internship. If you’re curious, quick to learn, and full of ideas, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

As a Partner Team Intern, you’ll work on projects that directly contribute to OpenSesame’s success. You’ll collaborate with our team, work cross-functionally, and gain exposure to leadership while building meaningful relationships. This is a demanding but rewarding role that requires initiative, adaptability, and engagement. If you love data, software tools, and project management, this internship will let you apply those passions in an immersive and proactive environment that values creativity and care.

About the Partnerships Team

The Partnerships Team builds powerful alliances with leading LMSs, LXPs, HR platforms, and technology providers. We connect innovation with opportunity, working closely with Sales and Marketing to expand OpenSesame’s reach and shape the future of eLearning.

We thrive on best-in-class operations, data analysis, mastering software systems, and managing complex projects—all while fostering collaboration, growth, and care.

This role is ideal for individuals who are:

• Ready to move beyond the classroom and contribute at a professional level.
• Exceptionally organized, bringing structure and clarity to fast-moving projects.
• Proactive, quick learners with a keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable working with data and software tools, and eager to master AI technologies.
• Energized by fast-paced, high-engagement environments.
• Caring, collaborative, and motivated to make a meaningful impact.

Performance Objectives

2 Weeks

• Complete onboarding and learn partnership tools and workflows.
• Get comfortable with Salesforce, Google Sheets, and project management tools.
• Begin supporting partner programs with database and organizational tasks. Complete training on AI tools used by the team and demonstrate application by producing at least one AI-assisted project deliverable (such as a partner report, comms draft, or database cleanup).

30 Days

• Improve internal resources, documentation, and workflows.
• Provide data analysis through reports and presentations.
• Contribute to multiple projects that drive measurable results.

60 Days

• Take ownership of a data or project management initiative.
• Manage and maintain accurate partner databases.
• Build deeper expertise in Salesforce and PRM systems.

90 Days

• Lead a significant project that drives measurable results.
• Support the launch of new partner programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on enablement and operations.
• Present insights and recommendations, showing proactivity, software fluency, and care for outcomes.

Commitment:

• 30-40 hours per week
• Working hours: Must be available between 8am - 5pm EST. Actual hours are flexible with Manager approval.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current student enrolled in a college/university program or have graduated within the past 12 months (undergraduate, postgraduate, or associate programs accepted)

Compensation: $18 per hour, with the opportunity to accrue paid time off.

Fully Remote Role: Interns must have a personal computer and access to consistent high-speed internet during working hours.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your creativity, energy, and problem-solving skills to OpenSesame. We’re excited to see what you’ll bring to the table!

Location: This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. 

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.

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