Summer Opportunities
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http://www.asyousow.org/about/currentjob1.shtml
Research Associate Corporate Social Responsibility Program
As You Sow Foundation
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http://www.nonprofitfinancefund.org/admin/2008/2008%20NFF%20Summer%20Intern%20-%20PH%20office.pdf
Internship Description: Summer Associate, Nonprofit Finance Fund
NFF Department: Philadelphia Office
Project Title: Intern
Duration: 10 weeks, eg. June 9, 2008 to August 15, 2008 (dates flexible)
Paid: $500/week and Short Term Disability Coverage
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Organization Profile:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/content/jobs/detail/48263?dir_keyword=
ACCION International is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission
of giving people the financial tools they need – microenterprise loans,
business training and other financial services – to work their way out of
poverty. The Center for Financial Inclusion is a newly created
industry-building initiative bringing microfinance and financial sector
players together to solve problems that constrain access to financial
services for the poor. There is a special emphasis on reaching new actors in
the private sector. The Center works with tools such as convening, coalition
building, research, information dissemination, training and piloting. The
Center is now building up its founding staff prior to its formal launch.
The Center for Financial Inclusion is a newly created industry-building
initiative at ACCION bringing microfinance and financial sector players
together to solve problems that constrain access to financial services for
the poor. There is a special emphasis on reaching new actors in the private
sector. The Center works with tools such as convening, coalition building,
research, information dissemination, training and piloting. The Center is
now building up its founding staff prior to its formal launch.
Job Summary:
ACCION International seeks an intern to assist the Center for Financial
Inclusion with preparing for its launch. Additionally, the incumbent will
support the Office of the Executive Director with special projects.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Aid preparation for Center launch;
* Assist Publications department in editing, formatting materials;
* Support the Office of the Executive Director with special projects;
* Support the Communication department in Center-related activities;
and
* Assist Program Managers with Process & Product breakthroughs,
Financing MicroFinance, and Double Bottom Line with research assignments.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Interest in nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, and research and
development fields.
* Excellent writing, research, marketing, and communication skills.
* Ability to work well with others, as well as independently.
* Solid computer skills to include Microsoft application Word, Excel
and PowerPoint.
* Web research experience preferred.
* Language proficiency in Spanish language preferred.
April 1 – April 9
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EP $50,000 Business Plan Competition.
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