Job Description
I Am, We Are (IAWA), an innovative educational nonprofit combatting the youth unemployment crisis by fostering a mindset of
conscious entrepreneurship
in youth across the globe (
is seeking creative, versatile, and dedicated interns interested in playing a key role in the development of a start-up.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Fundraising/Development Intern
Responsibilities:
Assist in the creation, planning, and implementation of fundraising events
Assist on acquiring funding for IAWA 2016-2017 programming in South Africa
Assist on design of sustainable funding model for IAWA
Create and manage IAWA internal communications mechanisms (for team members, board members, sponsors, patrons, etc.)
Communications Intern
Responsibilities:
Assist on updating and enhancing IAWA social media (facebook, twitter, etc)
Act as publicity “focal point” for IAWA events (correspond with media and attendees, write press releases, take pictures, etc.)
Assist on establishing communications vehicles to maintain relationship with donors
Manage website updates
Monitor and Evaluation
Intern
Responsibilities :
Support the development of monitoring systems and tools
Review and update current evaluation tools and surveys
Calculate, synthesize, and analyze data points for all projects
Other administrative and support tasks as needed by the M&E team
Curriculum Development
Intern
Responsibilities:
Assist the Curriculum Development team with the design, development, and revision of IAWA's 2016-2017 South Africa curriculum and training materials such as lesson plans, worksheets, student content and facilitator training guides
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS)
Commitment to serving youth and to the principle of Ubuntu (human cooperativeness or I am because we are)
Commitment to sustainable solutions, rather than “quick fixes”
Honesty, respectfulness, resourcefulness, resiliency, self-discipline, and flexibility
Innovation and Intrapreneurship (ability to work within structures to create something new)
Team-oriented and collaborative
Proficient time-management skills and self-motivated
Proficient listening skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office
WHAT YOU WILL GET
Hands-on and real time experience in an international context ; we work with people and organizations around the world
Opportunities for leadership and decision-making ; your work is integral to the development of IAWA
Visibility;
we are a small, close knit group and your voice will be seen and heard
Both a macro and micro-level perspective on development ; we work with young people, teachers, community members, as well as larger organizations and policy makers. You will get to see the ways in which these sort of partnerships unfold and the effects that they have.
Extended network for future career options ; wherever your interests may lie, IAWA can help you make unique connections with people who can help you along the way
HOURS (TIME REQUIREMENTS):
5-10 Hours per week working remotely, with 1-2 in-person meetings per month
COMMITMENT:
6 months, with opportunity to extend
LOCATION:
Washington, DC but most work will be done virtually I Am We Are
Job Tags
Internship, Remote job,