Business Development / Marketing Intern

Extra Solid Media, LLC is launching Dining Connect, a campus dining software platform for universities. Dining Connect helps self-operated dining programs modernize their mobile apps, websites, and real-time operations data in one university-branded platform.

We are a lean, agile startup currently consisting of three developers. As we prepare to scale, we are looking for our first-ever client-facing hire. This is a high-impact role where you will work directly with the founder to bridge the gap between our technology and the universities we serve.

The Mission: Conference & Growth Focus

The primary focus of this internship is to help us prepare for and execute a successful presence at an upcoming University Hospitality / Campus Dining Conference.

You will work alongside the founder as the face of Dining Connect to build rapport and ensure a lasting professional impression on all potential university partners. If you excel in this role, there is a clear path to transition into a Project Manager, where you would own and manage these long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the founder during client discovery sessions by capturing detailed notes and identifying key follow-up items.
• Identify and research key decision-makers within university dining programs to build targeted prospect lists.
• Maintain the business development pipeline by tracking all engagement and ensuring timely follow-up.

We’re looking for someone who is

• You are a confident communicator who enjoys building professional relationships in a client-facing environment.
• You are excited to be the very first client-facing hire for a growing startup and work alongside a small dev team.
• You possess the organizational skills and reliability required to manage complex event logistics and follow-ups.
• You have a strong interest in hospitality, higher education, or the fast-paced nature of startup growth.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a startup at the ground floor. You won't be grabbing coffee; you'll be in the room where decisions are made, attending major industry events, and helping shape the go-to-market strategy for a platform that is modernizing campus life.

Ready to build the future of campus dining? Let’s talk.