Program & Events Intern (Korean team)

WHO WE ARE

• Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups
• and the world’s largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring
• innovation to anyone, anywhere. With over 60 locations worldwide and a portfolio of over 30
• unicorns (including PayPal, Honey, and Dropbox), we are on a mission to bring the benefits of
• Silicon Valley to every corner of the world.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• We are seeking a high-energy, bilingual (Korean/English) Program Intern to join our HQ
• Korea Taskforce . This is a full-time conversion role for a high-performing intern who has
• demonstrated the "Plug and Play hustle," meticulous organization, and the ability to navigate
• complex cross-border partnerships.
• As a Program Intern, you will be the bridge between Silicon Valley and the Korean
• innovation landscape. You will support senior leadership in managing high-stakes programs for
• Korean corporations and government entities while driving business development (BD)
• momentum in the U.S.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

A) Program & Partnership Excellence

• Execute Cross-Border Programs: Lead the planning and delivery of innovation

• programs in key sectors: Mobility, Smart City, Sustainability, and Physical AI
• (Aerospace/Defense) .

• Bilingual Reporting: Own the drafting, translation, and localization of professional

proposals and reports for public-sector and corporate partners

• Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate deliverables and communications between Sunnyvale

HQ, our regional Korea offices, and partner organizations to ensure global alignment.

B) Business Development & Pipeline Discipline

• Operational Powerhouse: Support the BD pipeline by managing senior leadership’s

scheduling, ensuring timely follow-ups, and tracking partner meeting outcomes.

• Accountability Tracking: Maintain active task tracking for ongoing BD and partnership

responsibilities using Rocketlane and Salesforce .

• CRM Management: Ensure all records, client correspondence, and project milestones

are accurately documented in Salesforce to maintain data integrity.

C) Operations & Logistics Coordination

• Delegation Management: Lead the logistical planning for visiting Korean delegations,

including meeting calendars, site visits, and high-profile event schedules.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with PNP’s Ventures, Events, and Marketing

teams to ensure Korean startups are fully integrated into the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, or a related field

(Master’s preferred).

• Bilingual Mastery: Professional-level fluency in Korean and English (written and

spoken). Must be capable of professional writing in Hangul Program (HWP) .

• Technical: Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Rocketlane , Google

Workspace, and Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Photoshop and macOS is a plus.

• Discipline: Strong time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize multiple

concurrent BD and program tasks with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate time zone differences with

partners in Korea.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• •Prior experience in Startup, Venture Capital (VC), or Corporate Venture Capital
• (CVC) environments.
• •Familiarity with government-funded acceleration cycles and reporting nuances.
• •Knowledge of emerging technologies in Mobility, Physical AI, or Defense Tech .

WHAT WE OFFER

• Global Exposure: Work at the forefront of innovation, connecting with C-suite

executives and unicorn founders.

• Career Growth: A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where performance is

rewarded with increased ownership.

• Vibrant Culture: Join a dynamic, international team that values teamwork, intellectual

curiosity, and "building from scratch."