Research Associate Intern

Position: Research Associate Intern at Makana Partners

Makana Partners’ mission is to elevate executive search by leveraging continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, strategic marketing and branding, and process reengineering. This role is vital in supporting all of these initiatives, ultimately enhancing the value we provide to our clients, candidates, and colleagues.

Why You Should Apply

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in key areas such as recruitment, marketing, and data management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll receive mentorship from industry professionals, contribute to real-world projects, and build a strong network. The role allows you to enhance your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks while collaborating with a team.

You’ll gain practical experience with social media platforms, basic database management, and develop your IT and technology skills. Additionally, you’ll improve your written and verbal communication abilities and get an introduction to graphic design tools. Based on your performance, there’s also the opportunity to transition into a full-time Associate position, starting your career journey toward becoming a fully-fledged consultant.

Key Objectives

Support Consultant Excellence:

• Align Sourcing Efforts: Collaborate with consultants to ensure recruitment strategies meet client needs and enhance methods for identifying top candidates.
• Enhance Candidate Relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with potential candidates, and assist in creating effective sourcing strategies and talent maps.

Drive Marketing and Digital Presence:

• Manage Social Media: Maintain and update social media profiles with engaging content, and support digital marketing activities, including creating posts for LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Facilitate Community Engagement: Assist in planning and organizing events to strengthen community connections and promote our brand.

Optimize Data Management:

• Oversee CRM and Database: Manage and update CRM and company databases to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and effective reporting, while supporting increased data activity.

Execute Projects and Reporting:

• Support Project Development: Assist with various projects, including IT-related initiatives and standard procedures.



Prepare Reports: Help create and compile insightful reports and presentations based on project outcomes and research findings, supporting effective decision-making and stakeholder communication.