



About Recharge
Recharge Payments is a software company and a leading provider of subscription billing and recurring payment solutions for e-commerce businesses.
They offer a comprehensive suite of tools that help businesses streamline their subscription management processes, automate recurring payments, and track their revenue. With robust features and flexible integrations, Recharge Payments empowers businesses to optimize their subscription models and provide a seamless customer experience. Assisting both small startups and established enterprises, Recharge makes it easier for businesses to handle recurring payments, simplify business processes, and effortlessly grow their subscription-based revenue.
Want to learn more about the social impact that Recharge is making? Check out the Recharge Cares Website and the Recharge Cares blog
The Experience
A limited number of SMC’s Interaction Design students will be selected to participate in a customized one-on-one mentorship program with Recharge’s top-level leadership. The program will include:
- Recharge HQ Site Visit & Presentation to SMC IxD Class of 2025
- Honorarium generously provided by Recharge
- Fall semester commitment to at least one (1) monthly Zoom meeting (August - December)
with a Recharge mentor (45-60 minutes in duration). Topics may include:
- Building or Improving Self-Confidence
- Managing Group Work / Teamwork
- Flex Work Schedules (In-Person+Online)
- Developing Work+Life+Design Philosophy
- Getting Your Career Journey Started
- Networking
- Career Management (e.g., How to stop comparing yourself to others in your career)
- Salary + Benefits Negotiations: What to ask for
- Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
- Facilitation
- Innovation + Brainstorming
- Setting + Managing Expectations
- Branding + Marketing Yourself
- Project Management + Leadership
The Mentors
Take a look some of the mentors that have participated in this program.
Eligibility Requirements
The Recharge mentorship program is currently open to rising seniors in the IxD Bachelors Degree Program. If you meet this requirement, we encourage you to apply!
To Apply
SMC's Recharge Mentorship Program (Fall 2024) application deadline is May 14th, 2024.
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