Who we are

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. We are a small but dynamic and global nonprofit organization.

Who we need

We are seeking Nonprofit Management 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 those in the final years of their undergraduate degree, recent college graduates, current graduate students, and/or early-career professionals to establish themselves in the international 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 with management of international projects and teams while maintaining a more flexible time commitment.

What you will do

This is a "hands-on" internship for a hard-working individual eager to develop management skills while gaining experience with international leadership. The Nonprofit Management Intern will work closely with other management interns, the Executive Director and members of the Advisory and Executive Boards to oversee teams and manage complex projects for a rapidly growing global nonprofit organization. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is self-directed, responsible, experienced in project management, interested in team management, and demonstrates a strong interest in community building and education advocacy for women around the world. Nonprofit Management interns will supervise International Development interns in collaboration with other managing interns and the Executive Director. They will work closely with the Executive Director and board members to supervise, manage, and lead complex projects and/or international teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serving as primary contact and supervisor for a small team of International Development interns

• Leading weekly team and/or project meetings

• Serving as liaison between and among teams, projects, Executive Board, and/or Advisory Board members

• Attending weekly meetings with other management interns across the organization

• Assisting with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and evaluating International Development interns

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Who we are looking for

Required

• Experience managing large, complex projects

• Experience managing individuals and/or teams; especially in virtual environments

• Strong verbal and written business communication as well as proofreading and editing skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• 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 as evidenced by intercultural and/or international experiences

• Comfortable asking questions and asking for direction on projects

• Proficient in social media management, Google Suite, and basic Microsoft products (i.e. MS Word and MS Excel)    

Desired

Although not required, a baccalaureate degree and/or foreign language competencies are a plus.

Internship Program Summary

• The Internship Program aligns with the academic calendar year beginning August/September, January, or May/June for a preferred period of at least 4 months; with the possibility to extend as appropriate

• A commitment of twelve hours per week is required. Internship hours throughout the week are flexible.

• Interns are expected to work remotely ~12 hours per week

• This internship is 100% virtual

*Flexibility in start/end dates may be arranged.

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!

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