Jumpstart Your Career with a Startup

Looking to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and make a real impact? The Holmes Center Startup Job Board connects you with local startups who are ready to bring students like you onto their teams. Whether you’re into marketing, software development, business strategy, design, or operations—there’s a startup looking for your skills and fresh ideas.

This job board is intended to be used by University of Minnesota students.

How to Get Started:

Browse Job Listings
Apply to Roles That Match Your Interests
Gain Experience. Build Connections. Make an Impact.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Production & Order Fulfillment Associate (Part-Time)

Vanilla Bean Project

Posted May 18th

Company: Vanilla Bean Project (Lakeland, MN)

Location: Minneapolis, MN (In-Person)

Part-Time: $25 per hour

The Vanilla Bean Project is a growing specialty food company that manufactures premium vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste for bakeries, coffee shops, consumer brands, and home bakers across the country. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment,

and takes pride in accuracy and organization.

What You’ll Do

Fulfill and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently
Prepare Shopify, Amazon, and wholesale shipments
Label products and assist with lot coding and packaging
Build boxes and help with shrink wrapping and other production tasks
Conduct quality checks to maintain high product standards

What We’re Looking For

Strong attention to detail
Reliable and self-motivated
Ability to work independently and with a team
Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting boxes/products
Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Please send a resume and brief note of interest to:

sara@vanillabeanproject.com

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Manufacturing Data Management

Intern - Klesk Metal

Posted May 11th

Company: Klesk Metal

Location: Minneapolis, MN (In-Person)

Full-Time & Part-Time Options $17-$20 per hour

Klesk Metal Stamping is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Manufacturing Data Management Intern to support the accuracy, organization, and digitization of company records and operational data. This on-site role helps keep information reliable, accessible, and current by supporting ERP data entry, document digitization, and record maintenance. The right candidate is organized, tech-capable, accurate, and comfortable working with both digital systems and paper-based records.

Support ERP data entry and record maintenance
Organize and digitize paper and electronic records
Review information for accuracy and completeness
Assist with file organization and data cleanup projects
Help maintain organized digital documentation systems
Support cross-functional operational and administrative projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Comfortable learning new software systems quickly

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

• Interest in manufacturing, operations, or business systems

• Previous administrative, clerical, or data entry experience is helpful but not required

Please send a resume and brief note of interest to:

jeffm@kleskmetalstamping.com

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Refr Sports Summer Marketing Internship 2026

Posted April 30th, 2026

Company: Refr Sports

Location: Minneapolis, MN (In-Person)

Duration: Full-time, May – August 2026

About Refr Sports

Refr Sports is a fast-growing sports technology company transforming how officiating is managed across amateur athletics. Our platform streamlines scheduling, communication, and payments for referees, assignors, and sports organizations—helping ensure every game is staffed efficiently and professionally.

About the Internship

The Customer Success & Operations Intern will play a hands-on role supporting day-to-day operations, customer onboarding, and user experience initiatives. This is an execution-focused internship ideal for students interested in startups, operations, customer success, and sports technology.

You will work closely with internal team members and directly engage with customers to solve real problems, improve workflows, and ensure a high-quality user experience.

If you or someone you know is the right fit, send a portfolio, resume and a quick note to Ari.johnson@refrsports.com.

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Refr Sports Summer Sales Internship 2026

Posted March 31st, 2026

Company: Refr Sports

Location: Minneapolis, MN (In-Person)

Duration: Full-time, May – August 2026

Compensation: $16/Hour

About Refr Sports

About the Internship

You will work closely with internal team members and directly engage with customers to solve real problems, improve workflows, and ensure a high-quality user experience.

Apply Now

Top Tier Lessons - Full Time Summer Intern (Chicago, IL)

Posted March 9th, 2026

Top Tier — Summer Intern

Full-Time | Paid | Chicago | Hybrid (In-person days required)

About Us:

Top Tier is a dynamic and rapidly growing sports company at the forefront of youth sports, collegiate athletics, and the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. We collaborate with universities and student-athletes to create athlete-led camps, clinics, and training experiences that enhance earning opportunities for athletes.

In partnership with universities and athletic departments, Top Tier is developing a scalable model that bridges collegiate athletes with local sports communities. As we continue to expand into new markets, this internship represents a unique opportunity to join a pre-seed, high-growth company at a pivotal stage of its development.

Role Overview:

This internship is tailored for ambitious individuals eager to forge careers in sports business, startups, entrepreneurship, or the evolving NIL ecosystem. Interns will work closely with Top Tier’s executive leadership team, gaining invaluable insights into the operational, strategic, and growth initiatives driving our venture-backed sports company. High-performing interns may have the opportunity to transition to full-time roles as Top Tier grows.

Internship Details:

• Location: Chicago (Hybrid, with some in-person days required)

• Duration: Summer internship, 10-12 weeks

• Schedule: Full-time

• Compensation: Paid

• Travel: Travel may be required and will be fully covered by Top Tier.

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