About the Organization:
ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that serves low- and moderate-income individuals, primarily minorities and women, who are unable to access mainstream financial services. A pioneer and recognized leader in the domestic microfinance field, ACCION USA is dedicated to providing microentrepreneurs and individuals on the economic margin with the crucial chance to access capital and develop greater financial literacy.
About the Job:
ACCION USA is looking for an Intern Coordinator – New York. S/he will work closely with the head of human resources on recruitment and coordination of Accion East’€™s interns and other volunteers. These programs provide, on average, more than 800 hours of monthly support for lending, business development, resource development, communications, and client services departments in the New York, Boston and Miami offices.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the intern program, including:
- Coordinate all recruiting efforts, including compilation of job descriptions, communicating opportunities, reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating selection process with managers;
- Facilitate comprehensive orientation / training program for interns
- Research and coordinate professional development resources and opportunities for interns, including industry events, webinars or case discussions.
- Administer presentations for office leadership on the benefit of volunteer work to Accion, to ensure productive work environment between interns and staff;
- Track intern and volunteer accomplishments and statistics.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Detail-oriented and organized;
- Ability to work as a team player, and also independently with minimal supervision;
- Commitment to the field of microfinance, and knowledge of credit and/or small business, a plus;
- Interest in human resources;
- Spanish speaking, a plus;
- Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word proficiency.
Closing Date: 15 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to jobs@accionusa.org
Please mention « Intern Coordinator – New York » in the subject line.
Contact:
Accion
jobs@accionusa.org
New York
NY
United States
