About the Asherah Foundation
The Asherah Foundation is an internationally recognized 501(c)3 organization founded in 2016 that promotes and supports access to higher education for women around the world. We envision a world where women around the globe have the funding to access higher education to support their families, communities, and themselves regardless of the challenges they have faced in their lives. The Foundation provides scholarships and support to women seeking a second chance through higher education and raises awareness of the global need for accessible post-secondary education. We believe post-secondary education provides women with the tools and resources to create change within their communities and advance gender and social equality.
Who We Need
We are seeking international development interns to support and contribute to Asherah’s goals to provide scholarships and support to women seeking a second chance through higher education and to raise awareness of the global need for accessible post-secondary education. The internship is 100% virtual with expectations that interns will work ~12 hours per week.
What You Will Gain
This internship is a great stepping-stone for students and early career professionals to establish themselves in the nonprofit sector. You will learn how a nonprofit operates by gaining relevant skills and experience in international nonprofit development and exposure to leaders in the field.
This is a great opportunity for individuals to gain concrete experience developing and executing projects for a nonprofit organization while maintaining a more flexible time commitment.
Nontraditional students are encouraged to apply.
Who We Are Looking For
Strong verbal and written business communications as well as proofreading and editing skills
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to details
Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking, and solutions
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and reliability in a business environment
Strong cross-cultural communication skills
Comfortable asking questions and asking for direction on projects
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and social media management
Desired (Bonus) Skills
We are seeking interns with one or more of the following skills. Please share your expertise in any of these areas in your application!
Fundraising
Project Management
Social Media Strategies
Web Design
Donor Engagement
Administrative Support
Accounting
Foreign Language Proficiency
Internship Program Summary
This internship aligns with the academic calendar year beginning August/September, January, or May/June for a preferred period of at least 5 months; with the ability to extend as appropriate
Interns are expected to work remotely ~12 hours per week
This internship is 100% virtual
Committees
The work of the organization is conducted via committees overseen by the Executive Board. Interns may be assigned to one or more projects and/or committees depending on intern interests and organizational needs. Committees include:
Development (Fundraising)
Board Development
Constituent Engagement
PR & Marketing
Finance
Learn more about the committees here.
Compensation
This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Upon request, the Asherah Foundation will work with your school or university to arrange academic credit as appropriate. The Asherah Foundation, Inc. is a United States 501(c)3 organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. We encourage internationally based applicants to apply.
Nontraditional students are strongly encouraged to apply!
Our Internship Program
The Asherah Foundation works with university students to further the organization’s mission of providing scholarships to women around the world. Our interns work together on different committees to complete projects with the goal of growing and developing the organization. Interns have opportunities to spearhead essential projects for the organization, network with colleagues and board members, build nonprofit experience, and gain relevant skills. Interns will either serve as senior management interns, nonprofit management interns, and international development interns.
This is an exciting opportunity for students who are looking to contribute to an important mission and learn about a growing nonprofit. As a global organization, interns will be able to meet other interns and colleagues from across the United States and around the world. We welcome new interns every fall, spring, and summer!