Summer Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Vistage is hiring for our 2026 Summer Internship Program! Are you looking to gain real-world experience in a field you’re passionate about? We invite you to apply by submitting your resume and the field you’re interested in.

THE COMPANY

Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business (SMB) leaders. We offer the most effective approach for SMB enterprises to achieve better results and grow faster and for SMB leaders to maximize their impact.

The 45,000+ members we serve are CEOs, owners and executives of SMB organizations located across the US and in 40 counties worldwide. These SMB executives spend a day or more with Vistage every month, immersing themselves in our comprehensive platform to become better leaders, make better decisions and get better results. Our platform features three core elements: valuable perspectives from a trusted group of peers, professional guidance and meeting facilitation from an accomplished business leader (the Chair), as well as deep insights from subject matter experts.

Vistage was founded more than 65 years ago, and we’ve grown every year since then by innovating to stay on the cutting edge of business and relentlessly delivering value to our members. Our success is demonstrated by Vistage member companies growing 2.2 times faster than non-Vistage peer companies. Learn more about us at

VISTAGE EMPLOYEE LIFE

Vistage’s success is anchored by a unique culture that reinforces employee commitment to the Vistage mission. It is a spirit of collective success and achievement which is also reflected in our workplace. Here’s a sample of the employee experience that helps drive our success:

• Welcome to our home. Our US headquarters sits in the heart of San Diego’s UTC area. It features an open, modern aesthetic with lots of collaboration spaces, free lattes, and cold brew on tap! From our San Diego base, we collaborate with colleagues based across the country and around the world.

• We sweat the details. Our onsite gym is decked out with Peloton bikes, a Mirror workout system, and plenty of other equipment to keep your workout challenging and fresh.

• We keep it fun! The office vibe is business casual with flexible schedules along with the freedom to work from home in bunny slippers if that’s your thing! We value mutual respect and laughter . . . we hate stiff formality. You’ll have regular access to Vistage executives — our CEO even buys everyone doughnuts several times a year to fuel his informal employee chats!

• Vistage’s culture and sense of mission drive employee loyalty, with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging work environment where employees feel valued and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

THE PROGRAM

• June 16 - August 6 (8 weeks)

• 20 hours/week with the following schedule:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • One additional hybrid half-day

• Matched to business functions based on interests and career goals to ensure a meaningful and relevant hands-on experience. (i.e. Marketing, Product Management, Business, Legal, Human Resources, etc to be determined during the interview process)

WHAT YOU GET TO EXPERIENCE

• Direct placement into a collaborative department with the ability to foster meaningful professional relationships and gain on-the-job experience.

• Specific and meaningful projects assigned to you during your internship tenure.

• Participate in Lunch & Learns with various executives, gaining insights through exclusive Q&A discussions and enhancing skills in public speaking, resume building, and LinkedIn optimization to support your personal and professional growth.

• One-on-one meetings with your manager to receive career advice and mentoring in your field of interest.

• Shadowing opportunities to observe different departments and explore various career paths within the company.

• Soft skills development to improve communication, leadership, and teamwork skills through hands-on projects and mentoring.

• Exposure to real-world business challenges by working on impactful projects that contribute directly to Vistage’s mission.

• Intern socials & community engagement through team bonding activities and intern-exclusive outings.

• End-of-internship showcase where you will present your key learnings and achievements to managers and executives.

• Fun perks such as free lunch Tuesdays, tasty coffee options, team-building activities, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in a relevant field

• Eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a professional environment

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• A proactive and adaptable mindset with a strong desire for personal and professional growth

COMPENSATION

$17.75/hour

JOB LOCATION

Hybrid in San Diego; 2 days onsite, 1 half day remote