Marketing and Development Intern

About the Organization:
Investours is a non-profit organization which combines the power of microfinance and tourism in the form of "microfinance tours". It leverages the resources generated by tourism to promote economic development in the communities. It brings small groups of tourists to engage with local artisans who make cultural products and are seeking investment in their businesses projects. Investours also provides interest-free microloans to poor artisans.

About the Job:
Investours is looking for Marketing and Development Intern. S/he will be allowed to choose his/her work area and participate with Investours staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work areas and associated responsibilities:
  • Microfinance impact assessment (Spanish speakers only):
    • Administer surveys to Investours loan recipients to determine the social impact of its program, evaluating areas such as improved economic stability and social health.
  • Fair trade production and sales:
    • Participate in the workshops of Investours’ women’s jewelry cooperative, the Quetzal Collective, and later help to promote and sell their products.
  • Marketing and photography:
    • Take photographs and design promotion materials for Investours’ tour products and develop a distribution plan;
    • Manage Investours’ social media platforms.
  • Community outreach (Spanish speakers only):
    • Prepare new microfinance clients for participation on tours, helping with tasks such as overall presentation and business cards.
  • NGO development and event planning:
    • Work closely with Investour's staff to plan annual 'women mean business' fundraising event;
    • Brainstorm development strategies and future fundraising events.

Qualifications:

• Passion for microfinance and international development;
• Experience working or studying in a developing country is a plus;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel and strong communication skills.

Closing Date: 13 Dec 2012

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
corrina@investours.org