E2C Startup Externship
Educational & Voluntary
About Us
E2C is an early-stage startup building an e-commerce platform for small businesses. As a small team, we are focused on learning fast, building responsibly, and creating opportunities for students to gain real exposure to startup life.
About the Externship
This is a short-term, unpaid externship designed for students or participants who want to learn how early-stage startups operate. The program is education-first, focused on mentorship, observation, and guided learning rather than replacing paid roles. Individual participants will be assigned different tasks based on their interests and the company's needs.
What You’ll Learn
- How an early startup is structured and operates
- Exposure to areas like marketing, tech, or operations
- How ideas move from concept to execution
- How founders make decisions with limited resources
What You’ll Do
- Shadow team members and observe workflows
- Participate in learning sessions and discussions
- Assist with low-risk, non-critical tasks under guidance
- Work on small projects meant for skill development
What This is
- Educational and mentorship-focused
- Short-term
What This is Not
- Not a replacement for paid employment
- Not responsible for core business operations
Who Should Apply
- Currently enrolled students or recent learners
- Curious about startups and entrepreneurship
- Comfortable with a learning-first environment
- Anyone who wants to learn something new
Compensation
This is an unpaid externship. School credit or participation certificate may be supported where applicable.
Earn through the E2C Partner Program
Externs have the opportunity to join the E2C Partner Program — refer sellers to E2C and earn a 0.25% lifetime revenue share on every sale they make, for as long as they stay on the platform.
E2C Partner Program Learn About the Partner ProgramDuration and Time Commitment
- Duration: 4-8 weeks
- Time: 6-8 hours/week, flexible
Apply to be an E2C Extern
Shadow a real startup team, contribute to live projects, and walk away with experience you can actually talk about.