Careers — Executive support internship
Operations Coordinator.
Unpaid · Part‑Time · 20–30 hrs/week average · Bangkok (Sukhumvit, in‑person) · 6‑month initial term · College grads welcome · Start: immediate
You anticipate needs before they become problems, keep demanding schedules and relationships on track, and operate with discretion where details matter and timelines are unforgiving. Right‑hand support to the founder — at full speed.
You see the mission and remove the friction — so the principal can stay on the high‑value work.
Skylance supports leaders making upstream decisions in defense & aerospace, energy & critical infrastructure, government and sovereign work, fintech, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and other frontier sectors. As the part‑time Operations Coordinator and right‑hand support to the founder/fractional COO, you keep operations moving across client engagements, business development, travel, and knowledge management — without getting lost in the noise.
This is an unpaid part‑time internship for operator‑grade work in regulated, cross‑border, high‑consequence settings — best suited to recent graduates or final. You will travel with the principal to selected conferences, client sites, and key meetings when required, with advance notice and schedule alignment.
The work behind the work.
- / 01 Lead funnel and pipeline management — new contacts, follow‑ups, materials, and relationship nurture. Pipeline
- / 02 Full calendar, meeting, and call orchestration across US, APAC, and Europe time zones. Orchestration
- / 03 Meeting preparation, attendance as needed, detailed minutes, and action items organized into the Skylance knowledge base. Knowledge
- / 04 Proactive stakeholder touchpoints — outreach, information sharing, alignment support. Stakeholders
- / 05 Business development assistance — research, positioning materials, event coordination. BizDev
- / 06 Comprehensive travel logistics — international flights, ground transport, accommodations, and itineraries. Travel with the principal is expected during selected peak periods. Travel
The rhythm: Flexible part‑time schedule averaging 20–30 hours per week, primarily aligned with core Bangkok business hours. Reasonable limited after‑hours flexibility for urgent client windows or US calls. Occasional evenings, weekends, or intensive blocks during travel or time‑sensitive periods — planned in advance. Flexible scheduling accommodations around university commitments if you’re still studying. Not a 24/7 on‑call role, but proactive ownership during your working hours is essential.
Energy, reliability, and proactive judgment.
- / 01 Recent college graduates or final‑year students welcome — strong energy, reliability, quick learning, and proactive judgment matter most. Baseline: some college education or equivalent. Welcome
- / 02 Excellent written and spoken English. Thai fluency is a significant advantage for local operations and public‑sector work, but not required. Language
- / 03 Demonstrated organization, discretion, and ownership. EA, PA, internship, project coordination, or administrative experience is a plus — not required if you show high capacity. Ownership
- / 04 Comfort in professional, sometimes high‑pressure environments involving regulated industries and government relations. Pressure
- / 05 Tech fluency: Google Workspace, note‑taking tools, and basic knowledge base / CRM systems. Fast learning on new tools and AI fluency are highly valued — we provide a work account for your preferred AI tools. Tools
- / 06 Bangkok‑based and able to work in‑person in the Sukhumvit area — prime central location with excellent connectivity, dining, and lifestyle amenities. Location
Mindset fit: Operator‑grade reliability. You see the mission — clear decisions, closed deals, aligned stakeholders — and remove friction so the principal can focus on high‑value work. Low ego, high ownership. What this role is not: Paid employment, purely remote or virtual work, low‑stakes clerical work with minimal ownership or travel, or passive observation without real responsibility.
- / 01 This is an unpaid internship — no salary, stipend, or bonuses. You trade time for direct exposure, mentorship, and operator‑grade experience you can cite on a resume or in interviews. Unpaid
- / 02 6‑month initial term, renewable by mutual agreement. Flexible scheduling around class schedules, exams, and planned absences when agreed in advance. Structure
- / 03 Business travel expenses covered when traveling with the principal — flights, accommodations, ground transport, and applicable per diems. Your time during travel is unpaid. Travel
- / 04 Direct exposure to high‑level strategy, negotiations, capital processes, and cross‑border work — the kind of context most entry‑level roles never surface. Exposure
- / 05 Mentorship from an operator with defense, sovereign, and cross‑border experience. Strong references for candidates who deliver. Work accounts for your preferred AI tools. Growth
- / 06 In‑person work in central Sukhumvit with excellent connectivity. Flexible scheduling around university commitments if you’re still studying. Fit
The trajectory: This internship rewards reliability, growth mindset, and excellence. Top performers gain increasing responsibility and valuable insider exposure to frontier industry work.
If you remove friction, we should talk.
Send a brief note and your resume/CV. Tell us why the role fits you, your availability (including any university schedule), and one example of when you proactively solved a problem or removed friction for someone. First conversations are private and low‑pressure. We move quickly for the right person.
contact@skylance.org