Internal Title: Placement Matching Specialist
About Virtual Internships
We’re on a mission to create a world where internships are guaranteed for all. We ensure learners have access to remote internship opportunities at innovative companies worldwide, regardless of their background, major, location, or career field choice. Our clients include universities, governments, foundations, and online education institutions.
- $14.3million Series A fundraise announced in September 2022, with investors including Hambro Perks, Sequoia India & Surge, Arsenal Growth, Kaplan, and Ascend Vietnam Ventures
- Ranked 20th out of 13,000 organizations to “Escape To in 2023”Featured as a Top 100 EdTech Startup by HolonIQ in 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Rated as a Top 50 Rising Startup by Tech in Asia in 2022
- Remote-first with 100+ employees across 20+ countries globally
- B2B EdTech product, trusted by 100+ universities, 10,000+ interns, and 14,000+ companies
One of the core values at VI is transparency. Therefore feel free to “try before you apply” by visiting our VI-P Guide, which includes our values, how we operate, how we build our packages, and a few other snippets of who we are!
Your Role
Join the fast-paced, rapidly expanding Placements Team at Virtual Internships, where we’re guaranteeing remote internships for students worldwide. As a Placement Matching Specialist, your mission is to match interns with global companies by using creativity, persuasion, and relentless drive.
Whether you’re already in an SDR, BDR, Sales Rep or recruitment role, or even looking for a career switch from another field, this is your chance to make a real impact in a rapidly growing team.
The role will start as a 3-month full-time contract role, with potential to become permanent dependent on performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Securing remote internship placements with innovative companies from around the world.
- Persuading companies to accept interns—even those who might be unqualified—by highlighting their potential.
- Building trusted relationships with companies, advising them on intern needs, and guiding them through the process.
- Sourcing companies through LinkedIn, cold outreach, phone calls, and any creative methods you can think of.
- Handling all necessary administrative tasks to ensure smooth placements.
- Conducting online meetings with companies to showcase our interns and product.
- (P.S. The secret password is “moo”—you’ll need it later!)
Why You'll Love This Role
- Global Impact: You’ll work with interns from 100+ countries and companies from 75+ countries, expanding your cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Endless Opportunities: Every day is different—you could be speaking with CEOs from France, syncing with colleagues in South Africa, and sourcing companies in India, all in one day.
- Networking: Build your global network by working with founders, C-level decision-makers, and inspiring leaders across various industries.
- Rapid Growth: Be part of a fast-growing team that’s scaling rapidly to meet the demand for remote internships worldwide.
Who We're Looking For
Your Attributes
We’re looking for The Persuader, The Pressure Performer, The Tech Star, The Global Citizen, The Hustler, and The Remote Worker rolled into one! Here’s how you’ll know you’re the perfect fit:
- You thrive on persuasion: You’re able to convince companies to take a chance on our interns—no matter their background
- You handle pressure like a pro: Deadlines, KPIs, and workloads don’t scare you; in fact, you rise to the challenge.
- You understand / are willing to embrace tech: Whether it’s explaining the difference between a Front-End and Back-End Developer or navigating systems, you’re comfortable with tech.
- You’re globally minded: You easily adapt to different communication styles and love working with diverse teams from all over the world.
- You’re relentless: When it comes to securing placements, you’re creative, resourceful, and won’t take “no” for an answer.
- You’re a remote work champion: You thrive in a remote environment, staying productive and connected with your team.
Your Experience
We know that great talent comes from all backgrounds. Ideally, you have:
- Fluency in English (you don’t need to have an IELTS, but if you did, it would be 7.0+).
- 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, sales, or similar roles where persuasion is key.
- Experience working remotely or with global teams.
- A passion for technology and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems.
- A history of working in fast-paced environments with ambitious goals.
- Cultural awareness and adaptability, especially if you’ve studied, lived, or worked abroad.
- Proven ability to hustle, meet targets, and deliver results under pressure.
We’re also keen to hear from career switchers with strong written persuasion skills. Whether you’ve honed these in teaching, customer service, or another fast-paced role, if you:
- Have a knack for crafting compelling messages
- Can influence others through your writing
- Are ready to bring your drive and adaptability into a new challenge
Virtual Internships Perks and Benefits
- Remote-First: All roles at VI are currently and will remain remote - flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Flexible Working Hours: Start earlier, leave earlier, take a shorter lunch, or leave later, it's totally up to you.
- Annual Leave: Wherever you are in the world, you’ll get 25 days of paid annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and 5 sick days.
- Life Event Leave: There are moments in life where your life responsibility is a higher priority than work (e.g. moving house, your best friend getting married, your sister having a baby) therefore, you’ll get 5 days of paid life-event leave to support these occasions. You also get a day off on your birthday. This is in addition to your Annual Leave.
- Flexible VIer Budget: You’ll receive a flexible budget of $1,000 per year that you can use on but not limited to your work setup, personal wellness, or professional development.
- Tech: New joiners receive either a Windows, a Macbook or a $750 budget for your company laptop depending on the role and location.
Equality & Diversity
Virtual Internships is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants. We ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.
