Internship: Information Specialist

Internship: Information Specialist

Start-Up Nation Central is an Israel-based nonprofit that connects businesses, NGOs and government leaders from around the world with the Israeli innovation ecosystem.

The Information Specialist Intern will be at the frontline of Start-Up Nation Central’s mission to collect and analyze information about Israel’s innovation ecosystem.

As a member of the Data and Information Team, s/he will play an integral part in maintaining and developing the information on Start-Up Nation Finder, the authoritative innovation discovery platform dedicated to the Israeli innovation ecosystem.

The Information Specialist Intern will be responsible for finding, reviewing and maintaining data presented on Start-Up Nation Finder through active monitoring of developments in the ecosystem.

Location: Tel Aviv

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving information about the Israeli innovation ecosystem presented on Start-Up Nation Finder
• Collecting data through online research and direct communication with companies
• Processing and reviewing data to determine its accuracy and relevance
• Entering up-to-date information into Start-Up Nation Finder
• Assessing products, technologies, business models, and investment statuses

 Requirements:

• Extremely detail-oriented
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Thorough online research skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong interest in start-ups, venture capital, and technology
• Ability to quickly and comprehensively attain fluency in new domains
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and flexible
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• SQL (advantageous)
• Background in technology (advantageous)

To apply please send your CV in English to: fredrik.liljedahl@sncentral.org