Program Management Intern

Job Title: Program Management Intern
Location: Remote
Type: Freelance / Contract-Based
Hours: Part-time / Full-time (During semester / vacation)

Horizon Labs started with a dream to build the modern version of Thomas Edison’s Lab for the new AI world, where ideas can be rapidly tested under one roof and scaled for growth. We look for problems in the world that have AI solutions guided by the belief that AI is not just a tool but a paradigm shift, democratizing technology and providing startups with unprecedented opportunities for growth and success. Our unique model involves incubating the idea, assembling the team, launching the startup, and supporting growth throughout the lifecycle. We aim to cultivate enduring relationships within our network and team of entrepreneurs, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Unlike our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and Chief of Staff (COS) interns, the Program Management Intern will be hands-on, enabling our program lead to execute and build Horizon Labs from the ground up. This role is about operational excellence—owning the legwork, supporting the people and process domains, and ensuring our ambitious plans don’t get bogged down in the trenches. If you love building order out of chaos, thrive on documentation, and want to see how great companies are built from the inside, we want to hear from you.

• Support the Program Lead in managing and improving operational processes for People (HR/onboarding, documentation, compliance) and Process (workflow optimization, meeting management, record keeping).

• Take ownership of recurring legwork: scheduling, agenda prep, meeting notes, sprint and roadmap documentation, and communications for internal rituals (standups, retros, planning, onboarding)

• Help maintain and iterate on our admin guides, SOPs, and knowledge bases, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible

• Assist with onboarding new team members, preparing kits, checklists, and scheduling orientation activities.

• Track and organize operational backlogs (admin tasks, compliance items, tool access, expenses, billing, entity setup) so program leads have real-time visibility and can focus on strategy.

• Coordinate tooling access, documentation transfer, and support internal team and external partner communications.

• Contribute to process improvement projects, from documenting workflows to supporting the rollout of new automations and AI-native processes.

• Be a point of contact for people and process troubleshooting, helping the team unblock issues and maintain operational momentum.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive—you love checklists, documentation, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, fast-moving team.

• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with a knack for making complex processes clear and actionable.

• Process-driven and eager to learn how startups build scalable systems from scratch.

• Bonus: Interest in AI, startups, HR, operations, or process design.

• Direct exposure to startup operations, people management, and process design.

• Mentorship from experienced founders and program leads.

• The chance to make a visible impact on how Horizon Labs operates and grows.

• Experience with real-world tools (Notion, Slack, Google Suite, Asana, etc.) and agile methodologies.

• A front-row seat to the building of new ventures in the AI era.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help build the launchpad for the startups of tomorrow, apply here now.

Note: This role is fully remote. Internship duration is flexible, with a minimum commitment of 3 months preferred. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.