Program Intern: Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship

Vital Voices Global Partnership (www.vitalvoices.org) is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to working with women throughout the world to provide them with the support and tools that they need to have a positive impact in their communities. Through mentoring programs, leadership trainings, and individualized support, Vital Voices provides credibility, builds capacity, and enhances connections for emerging and established women leaders internationally. At Vital Voices, we believe, and we are proving, that investing in women improves the world.

The Vital Voices team is seeking a motivated intern who will support the programmatic activities of the Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (EEE) team and provide support the work on the Global Ambassadors Program, Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership, VV GROW Fellowship, and the WE Empower Global UN SDG Challenge. This position reports to the EEE team.

The internship requires a commitment of 24-40 hours per week. The position is unpaid. Please note that we are happy to work with flexible hours based on your location, class schedule, etc. but cannot accept hours outside of the 9am – 5pm Eastern and Monday - Friday work week (EG no weekends or time after 5pm Eastern). Students may receive academic credit for their experience in cooperation with their university. Applications are accepted for the fall, spring, and summer terms, and preference will be given to students who can commit to a full semester. Working remotely is available for the internship.

·      The opportunity to attend engagements in the office where you are able to interact with diverse groups of people from international backgrounds as well as executives and government officials.

To apply for this position, email the materials listed below to econ@vitalvoices.org using “EEE Internship – your full name” as the subject line of the message.

Applications must include the following in order to be considered for review:

·      Resume

·      Cover letter

·      A writing sample of 2-3 pages

·      Availability stating:

o  Start and End dates (tentative is acceptable)

o  Full or Part Time availability

o  Days and times available to work if part time is desired

**Please note that we are happy to work with flexible hours based on your location, class schedule, etc. but cannot accept hours outside of the 9 - 5 Eastern and Monday - Friday work week (EG no weekends or time after 5pm Eastern).

·      Two references (including contact information) *preferably at least one from a former supervisor

Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.