The Gig-Hub program provides Davidson students opportunities to develop skills and gain real-world experience through flexible, short-term projects for pay.
Gigs are available to all Davidson students, including those with F-1 student visas.
We work with a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs and startups in the greater Charlotte area to larger companies run by Davidson alumni throughout the country. Every business is unique, as are their needs. Gigs vary widely, but below are some examples of the most common projects requested.
Even in the digital age, the written word is still a primary way of communicating ideas. Projects may include writing for marketing materials, magazine articles, blog posts, website content or editing.
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Today, more than ever before, companies are leveraging data in critical decision-making, product development and marketing analysis. Many analytics projects will include visualizing, formatting, organizing and querying large datasets.
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Customer discovery and market analysis are essential to the success of any business, and one of the first steps in the process of starting a new business. A Student consultant may be asked to determine market size for a product or service, broken down by demographic or geographic categories, or current market share for competitors.
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Good marketing requires strong communication and design skills, along with an intuitive sense for how to get the right message to the target audience. Clients often request help with planning and creating content for various social media platforms to drive awareness and engagement.
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Startups that are just getting off the ground need help on everything: from strategy to marketing to data analysis. Work is often driven by the company’s highest priorities, not necessarily specific job titles/functions within a team.
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Companies are always looking to expand their markets, and this often means doing business in the global marketplace. Applicants are encouraged to submit writing samples in all languages for which they wish to be considered.
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Whether you are telling a story or selling a product, the visual arts can bring the process to life. Some projects will have very specific requirements for the work to be produced, others will have more space for the Gig-Hub consultant to express creativity.
Sample Gigs:
Every company, every organization, and every professional needs a web presence. Projects can range from updates to design and functionality on existing no-code websites to custom site, app, or bot development.
Sample Gigs:
Even in the digital age, the written word is still a primary way of communicating ideas. Projects may include writing for marketing materials, magazine articles, blog posts, website content or editing.
Sample Gigs:
Today, more than ever before, companies are leveraging data in critical decision-making, product development and marketing analysis. Many analytics projects will include visualizing, formatting, organizing and querying large datasets.
Sample Gigs:
Customer discovery and market analysis are essential to the success of any business, and one of the first steps in the process of starting a new business. A Student consultant may be asked to determine market size for a product or service, broken down by demographic or geographic categories, or current market share for competitors.
Sample Gigs:
Good marketing requires strong communication and design skills, along with an intuitive sense for how to get the right message to the target audience. Clients often request help with planning and creating content for various social media platforms to drive awareness and engagement.
Sample Gigs:
Startups that are just getting off the ground need help on everything: from strategy to marketing to data analysis. Work is often driven by the company’s highest priorities, not necessarily specific job titles/functions within a team.
Sample Gigs:
Companies are always looking to expand their markets, and this often means doing business in the global marketplace. Applicants are encouraged to submit writing samples in all languages for which they wish to be considered.
Sample Gigs:
Whether you are telling a story or selling a product, the visual arts can bring the process to life. Some projects will have very specific requirements for the work to be produced, others will have more space for the Gig-Hub consultant to express creativity.
Sample Gigs:
Every company, every organization, and every professional needs a web presence. Projects can range from updates to design and functionality on existing no-code websites to custom site, app, or bot development.
Sample Gigs:
Gigs are typically 5-8 hours per week for about 8 weeks. Most are fully remote or hybrid with some in-person meetings or training with the client at the Hurt Hub. The flexible schedule allows you to work around your academic schedule and other commitments.
The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to drive outcomes for a real company is a great value add to your resume and a talking point for future interviews. Because many of our clients are startups and small businesses, you’ll likely work closely with the founder or leadership team, giving you access and insight that isn’t common in internships.
Many Gig-Hub clients are well-connected and able to provide recommendations and introductions based on your interests and goals. Gigs have also turned into internships and even full-time employment after graduation.
As a Gig-Hub consultant, you’ll be a student employee of Davidson College and will be paid by the college for any time spent on your project.
While not an exhaustive list of gigs, these are projects you will have an opportunity to partake in as a Gig-Hub consultant.
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