2013 Internship and Fellowship Positions
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Fellowship and Internship Opportunities with Womens Initiative for Self Employment
Join one of the nations largest and mostrespected microenterprise training organizations for an intensive Microenterprise Fellowship or Internship. Fellows and interns will be accepted as part of a cohort that will help respond to the national crisis and economic downturn by helping lowincome women start their own businesses and build their own financial security. Be part of the real change movement!
Womens Initiative for SelfEmploymentprovides highpotential lowincome women with the training funding and ongoing support to start their own businesses and become financially selfsufficient. The women who go through our program significantly increase their income and assets while launching businesses creating jobs and stimulating the local economy. We have two offices and 8 training locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and are expanding toNew York City.
Fellows
Position Locations: Mission office in San Francisco downtown Oakland office
Womens Initiative is pleased to offer the Microenterprise Fellows Program. This is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates and seasoned professionals alike to develop leadership skills in microenterprise development microfinance nonprofit management evaluation techniques and social equality with the nations largest microenterprise organization.
Microenterprise Fellows dedicate 12 weeks of service to Womens Initiative. The 2013 Fellows cohorts begin on the following days:
Winter: February 4May 3 2013 application due Friday January 4 2013
Spring: April 8June 28 2013 application due Friday March 8 2013
Summer: June 17September 6 2013 application due Friday May 17 2013
Fall: September 9November 30 2013 application due Friday August 9 2013
Depending on fellow interest and experience & agency need Fellows will contribute their skills in the following areas:
- Events program manage areas of our annual events work diligently and creatively to improve existing events and develop ideas for new events
- Development craft compelling arguments for funding write grants and reports and conduct due diligence on new funding prospects
- Raisers Edge work with our Raisers Edge specialist to further develop skills in this widely used database and learn best practices for utilizing this technology as a fundraising tool
- Marketing write client success stories conduct media outreach develop website and newsletter provide graphic design support and assist with special events
- Program development grow new partnerships develop new content and web learning and implement entrepreneurial readiness sessions and serve our clients
- Research & public policy learn and contribute to our outcome evaluation research and continuous program improvements conduct background research and data analysis and develop white papers on timely and relevant issues
- Executive support work closely with our organizations leadership to support the operations growth and sustainability of the agency
- Finance & microlending help administer Womens Initiatives revolving microloan fund and asset building program
- Volunteer Programming/HR help administer and develop Womens Initiatives extensive Volunteer Program providing excellent engagement opportunities and cultivation experiences for interested parties.
Fellows will be mentored by a manager in their area of expertise. Fellowship placements are based on the best match for the candidate and the needs of the agency. Travel times are considered whenever possible.
Benefits
Each Fellowship includes:
Comprehensive cohort training program on topics relating to Womens Initiative microenterprise domestically and the nonprofit sector.
Access to experts and leaders in microenterprise and microfinance
Individual training and orientation
Mentorship by a seasoned manager
Opportunity to develop professional experience in the nonprofit sector with a leading microenterprise organization
Note: Microenterprise Fellowships are unpaid
Qualifications
Eligibility
- Applicants must be able to commit to 2040 hours of service per week for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning on the start dates listed above.
- Applicants must be available to travel to Oakland on Mondays for trainings.
Skills & Abilities
- BS/BA or equivalent experience
- At least 1 year of work experience
- Applicants must be sincerely interested in microenterprise and microfinance with a desire to contribute to the field and learn from seasoned colleagues.
- High level of professionalism
- Detailoriented and resultsoriented
- Excellent PC skills including word processing spreadsheets and database management programs in a Windowstype environment
- Excellent judgment and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Spanishlanguage fluency a plus
- Good sense of humor and flexibility required.
- Specific skills and abilities for individual positions will be discussed during the interview process should the role require something in particular
To Apply or for Further Information
The deadline for submitting the application for each cohort is listed above.
Submit a Fellows Application at and send your resume by the date above to Katie Taylor at
Interns
Position Locations: Mission office in San Francisco downtown Oakland office Chelsea (New York City)
Womens Initiative is delighted to announce a formal internship program for students recent college graduates and other professional interested in building their skills.
The 2013 Intern Cohorts and application deadlines are as follows:
Winter: February 4May 17 2013 application due Friday January 4 2013
March: March 11June 21 2013 application due Monday February 11 2013
Spring: April 8July 5 2013 application due Friday March 8 2013
Summer: June 17September 20 2013 application due Friday May 17 2013
July: July 15October 25 2013 application due Monday June 17 2013
August: August 12November 22 2013 application due Friday July 12 2013
Fall: September 9December 20 2013 application due Friday August 9 2013
October: October 21 2013January 31 2014 application due Monday September 23 2013
Depending on intern interest & agency need interns will support staff and projects in the following areas:
- Events program manage areas of our annual events work diligently and creatively to improve existing events and develop ideas for new events
- Development craft compelling arguments for funding write grants and reports and conduct due diligence on new funding prospects
- Raisers Edge work with our Raisers Edge specialist to further develop skills in this widely used database and learn best practices for utilizing this technology as a fundraising tool
- Marketing write client success stories conduct media outreach develop website and newsletter provide graphic design support and assist with special events
- Program development grow new partnerships develop new content and web learning and implement entrepreneurial readiness sessions and serve our clients
- Research & public policy learn and contribute to our outcome evaluation research and continuous program improvements conduct background research and data analysis and develop white papers on timely and relevant issues
- Executive support work closely with our organizations leadership to support the operations growth and sustainability of the agency
- Finance & microlending help administer Womens Initiatives revolving microloan fund and asset building program
- Volunteer Programming/HR help administer and develop Womens Initiatives extensive Volunteer Program providing excellent engagement opportunities and cultivation experiences for interested parties.
Interns will mentored by a staff member in their area of expertise. Internship placements are based on the best match for the candidate and the needs of the agency. Travel times are considered whenever possible.
Benefits:
Each Internship includes:
- Access to a comprehensive training program on topics relating to Womens Initiative microenterprise domestically and the nonprofit sector.
- Access to experts and leaders in microenterprise and microfinance
- Individual training and orientation
- Mentorship by a seasoned manager
- Opportunity to develop professional experience in the nonprofit sector with a leading microenterprise organization
Please Note: Womens Initiatives internships are unpaid
Qualifications
Eligibility
- Applicants must be able to commit to 150 hours of service per week for a minimum of 15 weeks beginning on the start dates listed above.
Skills & Abilities
- Applicants must be sincerely interested in microenterprise and microfinance with a desire to contribute to the field and learn from seasoned colleagues.
- High level of professionalism
- Detailoriented and resultsoriented
- Excellent PC skills including word processing spreadsheets and database management programs in a Windowstype environment
- Excellent judgment and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Spanishlanguage fluency a plus
- Good sense of humor and flexibility required.
- Specific skills and abilities for individual positions will be discussed during the interview process should the role require something in particular
To apply:
The deadline for submitting the application for each cohort is listed above.
Please complete our online application found here: and email your resume to Katie Taylor Research Assistant and Volunteer Program Manager at .
For more information about Womens Initiatives internship program please contact Katie Taylor Research Assistant and Volunteer Program Manager at or.
Fellowship and Internship Opportunities with Womens Initiative for Self Employment
Join one of the nations largest and mostrespected microenterprise training organizations for an intensive Microenterprise Fellowship or Internship. Fellows and interns will be accepted as part of a cohort that will help respond to the national crisis and economic downturn by helping lowincome women start their own businesses and build their own financial security. Be part of the real change movement!
Womens Initiative for SelfEmploymentprovides highpotential lowincome women with the training funding and ongoing support to start their own businesses and become financially selfsufficient. The women who go through our program significantly increase their income and assets while launching businesses creating jobs and stimulating the local economy. We have two offices and 8 training locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and are expanding toNew York City.
Fellows
Position Locations: Mission office in San Francisco downtown Oakland office
Womens Initiative is pleased to offer the Microenterprise Fellows Program. This is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates and seasoned professionals alike to develop leadership skills in microenterprise development microfinance nonprofit management evaluation techniques and social equality with the nations largest microenterprise organization.
Microenterprise Fellows dedicate 12 weeks of service to Womens Initiative. The 2013 Fellows cohorts begin on the following days:
Winter: February 4May 3 2013 application due Friday January 4 2013
Spring: April 8June 28 2013 application due Friday March 8 2013
Summer: June 17September 6 2013 application due Friday May 17 2013
Fall: September 9November 30 2013 application due Friday August 9 2013
Depending on fellow interest and experience & agency need Fellows will contribute their skills in the following areas:
- Events program manage areas of our annual events work diligently and creatively to improve existing events and develop ideas for new events
- Development craft compelling arguments for funding write grants and reports and conduct due diligence on new funding prospects
- Raisers Edge work with our Raisers Edge specialist to further develop skills in this widely used database and learn best practices for utilizing this technology as a fundraising tool
- Marketing write client success stories conduct media outreach develop website and newsletter provide graphic design support and assist with special events
- Program development grow new partnerships develop new content and web learning and implement entrepreneurial readiness sessions and serve our clients
- Research & public policy learn and contribute to our outcome evaluation research and continuous program improvements conduct background research and data analysis and develop white papers on timely and relevant issues
- Executive support work closely with our organizations leadership to support the operations growth and sustainability of the agency
- Finance & microlending help administer Womens Initiatives revolving microloan fund and asset building program
- Volunteer Programming/HR help administer and develop Womens Initiatives extensive Volunteer Program providing excellent engagement opportunities and cultivation experiences for interested parties.
Fellows will be mentored by a manager in their area of expertise. Fellowship placements are based on the best match for the candidate and the needs of the agency. Travel times are considered whenever possible.
Benefits
Each Fellowship includes:
Comprehensive cohort training program on topics relating to Womens Initiative microenterprise domestically and the nonprofit sector.
Access to experts and leaders in microenterprise and microfinance
Individual training and orientation
Mentorship by a seasoned manager
Opportunity to develop professional experience in the nonprofit sector with a leading microenterprise organization
Note: Microenterprise Fellowships are unpaid
Qualifications
Eligibility
- Applicants must be able to commit to 2040 hours of service per week for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning on the start dates listed above.
- Applicants must be available to travel to Oakland on Mondays for trainings.
Skills & Abilities
- BS/BA or equivalent experience
- At least 1 year of work experience
- Applicants must be sincerely interested in microenterprise and microfinance with a desire to contribute to the field and learn from seasoned colleagues.
- High level of professionalism
- Detailoriented and resultsoriented
- Excellent PC skills including word processing spreadsheets and database management programs in a Windowstype environment
- Excellent judgment and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Spanishlanguage fluency a plus
- Good sense of humor and flexibility required.
- Specific skills and abilities for individual positions will be discussed during the interview process should the role require something in particular
To Apply or for Further Information
The deadline for submitting the application for each cohort is listed above.
Submit a Fellows Application at and send your resume by the date above to Katie Taylor at
Interns
Position Locations: Mission office in San Francisco downtown Oakland office Chelsea (New York City)
Womens Initiative is delighted to announce a formal internship program for students recent college graduates and other professional interested in building their skills.
The 2013 Intern Cohorts and application deadlines are as follows:
Winter: February 4May 17 2013 application due Friday January 4 2013
March: March 11June 21 2013 application due Monday February 11 2013
Spring: April 8July 5 2013 application due Friday March 8 2013
Summer: June 17September 20 2013 application due Friday May 17 2013
July: July 15October 25 2013 application due Monday June 17 2013
August: August 12November 22 2013 application due Friday July 12 2013
Fall: September 9December 20 2013 application due Friday August 9 2013
October: October 21 2013January 31 2014 application due Monday September 23 2013
Depending on intern interest & agency need interns will support staff and projects in the following areas:
- Events program manage areas of our annual events work diligently and creatively to improve existing events and develop ideas for new events
- Development craft compelling arguments for funding write grants and reports and conduct due diligence on new funding prospects
- Raisers Edge work with our Raisers Edge specialist to further develop skills in this widely used database and learn best practices for utilizing this technology as a fundraising tool
- Marketing write client success stories conduct media outreach develop website and newsletter provide graphic design support and assist with special events
- Program development grow new partnerships develop new content and web learning and implement entrepreneurial readiness sessions and serve our clients
- Research & public policy learn and contribute to our outcome evaluation research and continuous program improvements conduct background research and data analysis and develop white papers on timely and relevant issues
- Executive support work closely with our organizations leadership to support the operations growth and sustainability of the agency
- Finance & microlending help administer Womens Initiatives revolving microloan fund and asset building program
- Volunteer Programming/HR help administer and develop Womens Initiatives extensive Volunteer Program providing excellent engagement opportunities and cultivation experiences for interested parties.
Interns will mentored by a staff member in their area of expertise. Internship placements are based on the best match for the candidate and the needs of the agency. Travel times are considered whenever possible.
Benefits:
Each Internship includes:
- Access to a comprehensive training program on topics relating to Womens Initiative microenterprise domestically and the nonprofit sector.
- Access to experts and leaders in microenterprise and microfinance
- Individual training and orientation
- Mentorship by a seasoned manager
- Opportunity to develop professional experience in the nonprofit sector with a leading microenterprise organization
Please Note: Womens Initiatives internships are unpaid
Qualifications
Eligibility
- Applicants must be able to commit to 150 hours of service per week for a minimum of 15 weeks beginning on the start dates listed above.
Skills & Abilities
- Applicants must be sincerely interested in microenterprise and microfinance with a desire to contribute to the field and learn from seasoned colleagues.
- High level of professionalism
- Detailoriented and resultsoriented
- Excellent PC skills including word processing spreadsheets and database management programs in a Windowstype environment
- Excellent judgment and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Spanishlanguage fluency a plus
- Good sense of humor and flexibility required.
- Specific skills and abilities for individual positions will be discussed during the interview process should the role require something in particular
To apply:
The deadline for submitting the application for each cohort is listed above.
Please complete our online application found here: and email your resume to Katie Taylor Research Assistant and Volunteer Program Manager at .
For more information about Womens Initiatives internship program please contact Katie Taylor Research Assistant and Volunteer Program Manager at or.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
