Operations & Marketing Intern

About PortiGo Verity

PortiGo Verity is a Connecticut-based startup transforming how international academic credentials are evaluated. We're building AI-powered tools — including VeriScan, our document integrity engine — that make credential evaluation faster, more transparent, and more accessible for students and universities. Our founding team combine 12+ years inside the nation's largest credential evaluator with 25 years building enterprise technology.

The Role

This isn't a "get coffee and file papers" internship. You'll work directly with the CEO on outreach, operations, and product testing during a critical growth phase. You'll get hands-on experience with AI tools (including Claude, our AI assistant), startup operations, and B2B outreach to universities — real work with real impact on a real product. You'll also develop the kind of strategic thinking that AI can't replace — learning to read institutional priorities, tailor messaging to different audiences, and figure out what makes a university say yes. These are skills that transfer to any career in business development, marketing, or partnerships.

What You'll Do

Outreach & Marketing (roughly 40%)

• Research university contacts and decision-makers for institutional outreach
• Help draft and send customized outreach emails to admissions offices
• Track email responses, schedule meetings, and manage the prospect pipeline
• Assist with LinkedIn content, public profile setup, and brand presence

Operations & Product Support (roughly 40%)

• Test VeriScan (our AI document verification tool) with sample credentials
• Help prepare demo materials and presentation decks for university meetings
• Organize prospect research, contact databases, and meeting prep dossiers
• Support pilot program logistics with partner institutions

AI & Technology Exposure (embedded in everything we do)

• Use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) as daily productivity tools alongside the team
• Learn how AI is applied to document verification and fraud detection
• Contribute ideas for improving workflows and processes

Qualifications Required

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program (rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred)
• Major or concentration in marketing, business, digital media, communications, data analytics, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you'll correspond with university administrators and decision-makers
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) or Microsoft Office equivalent
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation to Stamford, CT office and/or Danbury remote office
• Reliable laptop
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with or interest in AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.)
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM tools, or email marketing platforms
• Basic understanding of data analysis or spreadsheet skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts)
• Interest in international education, higher ed admissions, or edtech
• Prior internship or project experience in marketing, operations, or research (class projects count)
• Personal experience as an international student or familiarity with the credential evaluation process

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the CEO of an AI startup
• Hands-on experience with AI tools that are reshaping industries
• Real portfolio work: outreach campaigns, product testing, market research
• Exposure to B2B sales, business development, credential evaluation, and edtech
• Insight into go-to-market strategy alongside hands-on AI fluency
• Flexible hybrid schedule that works around your classes
• Strong reference and potential to continue in fall semester

**Pay:** $18.00 per hour

**Education:** High school or equivalent (Required)

**Ability to Commute:** Stamford, CT 06901 (Required)

**Work Location:** Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06901