OperatorsSHT 14 — JOIN THE TEAM
Build the
institution.
The Anvil is run entirely by students. Joining the team means operating real programs with real stakes — the closest thing on campus to running a company without founding one.
Applications currently closed
Recruitment usually opens in the first weeks of each fall semester.
01What you'll learn
Operating experience, for real.
- 01Produce real events end to end — budget, speakers, logistics, marketing
- 02Work directly with founders, investors, and sponsors
- 03Own a program's outcome, not a subcommittee's slide deck
- 04Operate under deadlines with a team that ships
- 05Build the judgment startup teams hire for
Most operators spend 4–8 hours a week, heavier around flagship events.
FIG. 01 — THE OPERATING TEAM
02Where you'd work
Pick your bench.
Teams are re-scoped each cycle; these are the standing functions.
Events & Programs
Produce The Forge, community nights, and workshops end to end.
BoilerLaunch
Run Purdue's flagship startup competition — logistics, judges, founders.
Partnerships & Finance
Bring sponsors and ecosystem partners to the table and manage the budget.
Marketing & Design
Own the brand: content, photography, social, and this website.
Community & Founder Support
Match cofounders, run coffee chats, and keep founders moving.
03The process
Four steps. No hazing.
01
Apply
A short written application. No resume polish contest — we read for evidence you build and follow through.
02
Conversation
A conversation with current operators about what you want to work on and why.
03
Decision
We reply to every applicant, usually within two weeks of the deadline.
04
Onboarding
You join a team, get an owner's share of a real program, and start shipping.
04From the team
Why operators stay.
Organizing BoilerLaunch gave me the chance to bring visionary speakers and startups together in an inspiring environment.
Arnav Basu — Head of BoilerLaunch
By being part of The Anvil, I found a community of like-minded people who want to positively impact student entrepreneurs.
Vitória Didone — Head of Marketing
Managing The Anvil's finances taught me how to balance creativity with strategy to ensure the club's sustainable growth.
Gavin Wernert — Head of Finance
The Anvil provided me the opportunity to support founders, build partnerships, and strengthen Purdue's entrepreneurial community.
Abhinav Dukkipati — Vice President
Recruitment is closed right now.
Recruitment usually opens in the first weeks of each fall semester. Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment it opens.