This internship encompasses a variety of projects focused on the entrepreneurship programs reaching youth in 24 DC Region Schools.

This is an unpaid position that is a non-exempt position and reports to the Program Director. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Assist teachers with administering and monitoring student pre-surveys at selected program sites.
  • Assist with planning events: youth holiday showcase, pitch competition both in-class and regional.
  • Enter teacher and student data into the Sales force data system.
  • Operations support with administative tasks.
  • Volunteer coordinating.
  • Conducting research.
  • Providing office support.

Qualifications

  • Applicant should enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-energy work environment, and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities. 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications, knowledge of Raisers Edge a plus. 
  • Team player with the ability to work independently and in group setting.
  • Excellent organizational abilities, detail-oriented promptness and dependability.
  • Able to work with a high degree of self-direction and flexibility, especially with respect to taking initiative, prioritizing multiple tasks, and using good judgment to resolve problems.
  • Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Enthusiastic and professional.
  • Minimum 16 hrs per week during business hours.

Please send resume and cover letter to hr@nfte.com with "Summer 2012 DC Program Intern" in the subject line.

NFTE is an equal opportunity employer. In order to ensure equal employment opportunity for every applicant, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or disability. The Company is firmly committed to a policy and practice of non-discrimination in all areas of employment, and the Company will fully comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes pertaining to employment.

NFTE is not required to sponsor individual work visas.