Search Fund (ETA) Search and Operations Intern

To be painfully clear; we are not interested in undergraduates. This is not an internship for undergraduates. Any undergraduates who have applied should probably remove your application because it makes you look like you have poor attention to detail as the very first words of the original post are: We are only seeking exceptional 2nd year MBA candidates who demonstrate a very high potential for future leadership at our company based on military leadership experience or significant civilian PnL leadership with multiple direct reports. Please do not apply unless you are a close match for most or all of the requirements listed in the Qualifications section. Galaxy Mountain is a family-run investment fund located in Colorado Springs that operates enduringly profitable small businesses. We currently operate two platform companies; a luxury residential gardening and landscaping company with locations in Colorado Springs (Stone and Flower) and Castle Rock (Rampart Landscape and Arbor Service) as well as a residential rooftop solar company (Solarise Solar). Having started as a self-funded search in 2020, we have made seven total acquisitions since 2021 and are looking to increase our holdings in a responsible manner. Our search fund is dedicated to identifying and acquiring high-potential small businesses for long-term growth and value creation. We foster an entrepreneurial culture, encourage learning by doing, and support personal and professional development for all team members. Our intention is to create an operate-to-buy entrepreneurship through acquisition model whereby an associate can take over an operating company and, at their request—with financial support—purchase from the holding company the small business that they are operating. A successful intern will be offered a full-time position and then have opportunities to either purchase and operate one or more businesses with us or help us create this novel ETA model from scratch. Search Fund (ETA) Search and Operations Intern Gain Hands-On Experience in pre- and post-acquisition Search Fund Operations Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operations Intern to join our investment and operations team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in search funds and small business operations. As a Search Fund Search and Operations Intern, you will support the day-to-day activities necessary to identify, evaluate, and acquire promising businesses and have opportunities to support important management projects, as desired. The ideal candidate will be a versatile business person, equally capable of financial decision making, administrative project management, and operations leadership This hire will work closely with our three CEOs: Andy Bast, CEO of Stone and Flower our landscaping roll up; Jared Latimer, CEO of Solarise Solar our residential solar installer; and Mike Jamieson, CEO of Galaxy Mountain our holding company, who has over 13 years of military operational combat aviation leadership. Mike received an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2020 and has been active in M&A since###-###-#### He has led the company in making 7 acquisitions along the Colorado Front Range. Key Responsibilities • Assist in sourcing and researching potential acquisition targets through market analysis and outreach. • Support due diligence by gathering financial, operational, and industry data on prospective companies. • Help establish and maintain CRM systems, tracking communications and progress with target businesses. • Contribute to building and refining standard operating procedures for M&A operations. • Participate in team meetings, providing updates and insights on assigned projects. Qualifications • Current second-year MBA student, with a deep interest in entrepreneurship through acquisition (search funds). • Military leadership experience or significant civilian PnL leadership with multiple direct reports. • Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with CRM tools is a plus. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Strong interest in private equity, entrepreneurship, and small business operations. Internship Details • Duration: spring semester###-###-#### flexible start and end dates) • Location: Remote • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate or stipend • Purpose: Intern will be considered for a full-time in-person position in Colorado after graduation How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and an optional brief cover letter outlining your interest in search funds and relevant experience via the recruiting system and via email to redacted Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.