About aParent.ly

aParent.ly is a match-making platform designed to support and facilitate platonic co-parenting arrangements. Our platform offers a unique space where individuals looking to become parents, without the romantic involvement, can connect, communicate, and form meaningful parenting partnerships. The platform caters to a diverse community of aspiring parents by providing resources, tools, and a supportive network to navigate the co-parenting journey. We are a small, passionate team committed to making a significant impact on how families are formed and supported in the modern world.

Role Overview (Internship)

We are in search of a passionate market research intern with a strong business acumen and an interest in the dynamics of human relationships and alternative family-building methods. This role is crucial in helping us understand our market better, through conducting comprehensive interviews and research with a variety of individuals. Your insights will directly influence the development and improvement of our platform, ensuring it meets the needs and expectations of our diverse user base. The research will be heavily focused on gathering primary data through qualitative means, e.g. through interviews with focus groups.

If you have an otherwise strictly academic background -- no worries! This role is heavily research based and we don't need you to have any previous experience working at a company, hence the title "corporate anthropologist". Consider this a role that give you a foot in the corporate world in the future :)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct qualitative research, including structured interviews and focus groups, to gather in-depth insights into the needs, behaviors, and motivations of our target audience.

• A background in business, marketing, or a related field, with a strong understanding of research methodologies and market analysis.

• Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable business insights that can inform product development and marketing strategies.

• Collaborate with our product development and marketing teams to translate user insights into effective strategies that enhance user experience and engagement.

Ideal Candidate

• A “people person” with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conducting sensitive and insightful interviews.

• A background in: anthropology, psychology, sociology, business or a related field with an understanding of how to conduct effective research and translate these into actionable findings.

• A genuine interest in and understanding of psychology, sociology, anthropology, or related fields, with an ability to draw meaningful insights from human behavior and social trends.

• Proficient in English, to effectively communicate with our diverse user base and team.

• Fluent in Danish.

• Previous experience in user research, market research, or a similar role is highly advantageous.

Why aParent.ly?

• The opportunity to play a key role in a pioneering company that’s shaping the future of family-building.

• A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your insights have a direct impact on our product and strategy.

• A platform to apply your research skills to real-world challenges, contributing to a service that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid working options, depending on location and preference.

• As aforementioned: if you only have an academic background with limited working experience -- consider this a role that can help you get a foot in the corporate world.

To Apply

Please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and aParent.ly. Tell us about your background and why aParent.ly is the right company for you. Highlight why the concept of platonic co-parenting resonates with you and how you envision contributing to our mission through user research. At aParent.ly, we are passionate about creating a world where the journey to parenthood is as diverse and inclusive as the families it produces. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!