COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INTERN

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The intern will support the mission of the NCRC Community Development Fund Inc. (NCRC CDF), which is to equip entrepreneurs with the insights, tools, and strategies to strengthen their businesses and set themselves apart in a changing landscape. The intern will provide ongoing program support and help develop educational resources to better equip business owners.

Requirements:

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

The Community Development Fund Intern is responsible for the following tasks:

• Assisting with developing educational resources for entrepreneurs
• Scheduling one-on-one and group business counseling sessions
• Connecting clients to appropriate business resources and ensuring follow-up as appropriate
• Research foundations and government agencies to identify grant opportunities for small businesses
• Performing necessary community outreach to increase awareness and usage of the Community Development Services’ business services
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the Marketing department to research, draft, and post social media content, blog posts, and monthly program-specific newsletters
• Participate in and assist with coordinating logistics for workshops and events
• Organize files and folders and perform other administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Small Business Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably enrolled in an undergraduate program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Understanding of small business development
• Ability to work effectively with entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
• High initiative and proactive leadership
• Ability to work independently, quickly, and meet deadlines
• Must possess critical and strategic thinking skills and apply them as appropriate
• Strong writing, editing, oral, research, digital, and relationship-building skills
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Access, and MS Word
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment – individual must be highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail

LOCATION:

· This position is based in Washington, DC, near McPherson Square Metro as part of a hybrid environment with Tuesdays, Thursdays, and sometimes Wednesdays in the office.

This paid internship offers an hourly wage of $17.95. Interns are expected to work no more than 30 hours per week