Growth & Business Development Intern at Payoak (Remote)

PayOak is a specialized Nigerian financial technology platform that operates as a secure digital escrow service. It acts as a trusted neutral third party to eliminate fraud, scams, and the common "what I ordered vs. what I got" disappointments in online and social commerce.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Growth & Business Development Intern

Location: Remote
Team: Sales & Partnership
Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

• As a Growth & Business Development Intern, you will support initiatives that help PayOak grow its user base, strengthen customer relationships, and expand brand awareness. You will work closely with the team on user outreach, community engagement, partnership research, and growth campaigns.
• This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in growth, marketing, business development, and startup operations.

Key Responsibilitie
User Outreach & Engagement:

• Assist in identifying individuals and businesses that may benefit from PayOak's services
• Support outreach to freelancers, vendors, creators, and small businesses
• Help onboard new users to the platform
• Respond to basic user inquiries and direct users to the appropriate support channels

Community & Growth Support:

• Support engagement initiatives across online communities and social platforms
• Help promote PayOak within relevant business, creator, and entrepreneurial communities
• Assist in sharing educational content, product updates, and growth campaigns

Marketing & Content Support:

• Assist with social media and customer communication activities
• Help draft outreach messages, onboarding materials, and marketing content
• Support email campaigns and user awareness initiatives

Research & Reporting:

• Conduct research on potential partnership, growth, and market opportunities
• Track outreach activities, onboarding progress, and campaign performance
• Share user feedback, insights, and observations with the team

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this internship, applicants must:

• Be 30 years old or younger
• Have graduated from a tertiary institution in 2022 or later
• Have successfully completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
• Be available to participate in the full 12-month internship programme.

Other Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly
• Interest in fintech, startups, marketing, growth, or business development
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable using social media platforms and digital communication tools
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Future Opportunities

• This internship is designed as a pathway into a full-time career at PayOak. High-performing interns may be considered for permanent employment opportunities upon successful completion of the programme, subject to performance and business needs.

What You'll Gain

• Salary: N150,000 / Month. 
• Hands-on experience working in a fast-growing fintech startup
• Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities
• Exposure to real-world product development and QA workflows
• Opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• A chance to contribute directly to products used by real customers.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online