Growth Hacker Intern, AIClub Research Program

About us: AIClub's Research Program pairs middle and high school students with PhD mentors to design original AICS research projects "” the kind that lead to publications, patents, and wins at competitions like Synopsys, JSHS, and the Congressional App Challenge. We're looking for a growth hacker intern to help more students and parents discover the program.What You'll DoDesign and run experiments to drive qualified leads to our free consultation calls (our core conversion action)Identify and test acquisition channels that reach our real audience: parents of ambitious middlehigh schoolers, guidance counselors, STEM teachers, and student communities (Reddit's college-admissions forums, parent Facebook groups, school newsletters, etc.)Optimize the funnel from landing page → consultation booking → enrollment, using our existing student wins, publications, and testimonials as proof pointsAB test messaging that speaks to different motivations (college admissions edge, genuine research passion, competition prep)Mine our 390+ awards and 115+ publications for content angles "” turn student success stories into shareable growth assetsHelp build lightweight dashboards to track consultation bookings, cost per lead, and channel performanceExplore SEO opportunities around high-intent searches ("high school research mentor," "AI project for college applications," "Synopsys Science Fair help")Support outreach to schools, counselors, and parent communities as a channel, not just paidorganic tacticsWhat We're Looking ForCurrently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Data Science, or a related fieldHigh bar: we're looking for someone who's already run real experiments (personal projects, a prior internship, campus org growth, side hustles) "” not just courseworkGenuine interest in education, EdTech, or the college-admissions space is a strong plusComfortable with data "” basic spreadsheetSQL analysisFamiliarity with Google Analytics, MetaGoogle Ads, or SEO toolsScrappy, experimental mindset "” happy to test ideas fast, including unconventional channels like parent forums and school partnershipsStrong writing skills "” you'll be translating technical student research into compelling, parent-friendly copyBonus: experience with no-code tools (Zapier, Webflow), email marketing, or working with Wix (our current site platform)What You'll GainReal experience growing a niche B2CB2B2C funnel (parents making a high-consideration decision for their kids)Direct exposure to a company founded and staffed by PhDs from Berkeley, Stanford, and NortheasternA portfolio of experiments and case studies for future growthmarketing rolesFlexible, mentorship-driven environment