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 nonprofit organization
Who We Need
We are seeking senior 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 recent college graduates, current graduate students, and 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 strategic leadership and management of international 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 refine management skills while gaining experience with strategic international leadership. The Senior Nonprofit Management Intern will work closely with the Executive Director and members of the Advisory and Executive Boards to oversee the day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing global nonprofit organization. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is self-directed, responsible, experienced in management, interested in strategic leadership, and demonstrates a strong interest in community building and education advocacy for women around the world.
Senior Nonprofit Management interns will supervise Nonprofit Management Interns in collaboration with the Executive Director.
They will work closely with the Executive Director and board members to develop strategy and oversee its implementation through various committees.
Primary Responsibilities
Serving as primary contact and supervisor for 6-7 Non-profit Management Interns (NPMs)
Leading NPM onboarding, orientation, and evaluation
Managing the logistics of weekly NPM meetings
Attending approximately 2-4 meetings per week (virtually)
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 y 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
This internship is designed to align with the academic calendar year but is flexible. A 6-month commitment is encouraged but not required.
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
Start Date: Flexible
End Date: Flexible
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 applicants are 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!