MeeDerby Summer Intern

Join MeeDerby this summer for a hands-on internship supporting marketing, research, and database projects, while getting a front-row view of how an executive search firm operates in the staffing/workforce solutions industry. You’ll work directly with our Marketing & Technology Manager and collaborate with the broader team to support research, outreach materials, and data hygiene initiatives that keep our recruiting pipeline and market intelligence sharp.

MeeDerby Summer Intern, Staffing Industry — Remote
  Location: Remote (U.S.). No relocation required.
Schedule: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (Summer internship).
  This role requires having your own laptop.
  Curious about the business behind recruiting? Join MeeDerby this summer for a hands-on internship supporting marketing, research, and database projects, while getting a front-row view of how an executive search firm operates in the staffing/workforce solutions industry.
  MeeDerby is a boutique executive search firm focused exclusively on the staffing and workforce solutions space. You’ll work directly with our Marketing & Technology Manager and collaborate with the broader team to support research, outreach materials, and data hygiene initiatives that keep our recruiting pipeline and market intelligence sharp.
  We’re hiring a Summer Intern to support marketing research, sales enablement, database upkeep, help us stay current on industry trends and improve the systems that power our search work.

What you will do:

• Track and summarize staffing industry trends, news, articles, and thought leadership (daily/weekly cadence).
• Support content and marketing initiatives by contributing ideas, drafts, and creative improvements to materials.
• Assist with database hygiene projects related to candidates, clients, and pipeline organization.
• Conduct research on target client companies, market segments, and competitors (sales enablement support).
• Compile findings into clear weekly updates for the team and Marketing & Technology Manager.

What we’re looking for:

• Interest in the staffing/recruiting industry, business development, marketing, or research/analytics.
• Strong written communication skills (clear summaries, concise updates, good grammar).
• Ability to organize information and manage multiple small projects independently.
• Comfort working in spreadsheets and learning new tools/software quickly.
• Attention to detail (especially for data cleanup and research accuracy).
• Self-starter mindset and reliability in a remote work environment.

Required skills / experience:

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) an undergraduate degree; relevant majors include Marketing, Business, Communications, HR, or related fields.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Docs/Sheets or Word/Excel).
• Ability to commit ~20 hours per week during the summer term.

What you get:

• $18–$22/hour for ~20 hours/week.
• A structured, real-world view into how an executive search firm operates in the staffing industry.
• Direct mentorship from MeeDerby’s Marketing & Technology Manager.
• Practical experience in market research, sales enablement, database management, and professional communications.
• A strong resume-builder and a potential springboard into the staffing/workforce solutions industry.

Job Number 7973