Spring 2023 FeelGood Special Projects Intern – CCE Internships+
This internship is offered through the CCE Internships+ Program at Columbia University. This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside their internship. All students must be currently enrolled. Funding is available for select unpaid and low paid opportunities at not-for-profit organizations. All students must be currently enrolled. Search for the label “CCE Internships+ ” under the “Labels” field in LionSHARE to view all program positions.
International students (F1) need to secure US employment authorization. When considering applying for a position, you should connect with your Academic Advisor and ISSO to determine the process. Pre-Completion OPT (Optional Practical Training – USCIS processing may take 3-5 months) or CPT (Curricular Practical Training – ISSO will process within 2-3 weeks). You must have either the OPT EAD approval, or the CPT approval to begin your internship on the agreed upon start date. Visit the Columbia International Students & Scholars Office employment section to learn more. Students should keep abreast of authorization processing times.
The Hunger Project is seeking individuals with a passion for serving others and an interest in supporting our work during Spring 2023. This is a part time, unpaid, remote internship. However, this internship may satisfy the requirements for academic credit or internship stipend program. Please check with your school and local communities before accepting to determine.
This is an opportunity for passionate, creative and adaptable individuals who are eager to learn to actively support many facets of project management through FeelGood branding, planning and implantation of investor engagement events, trips, conferences and special projects. These individuals will build relationships, grow their mindset and skills as they eagerly put into practice their formal educational training.
How to apply:
Please submit your application on Handshake AND email apply@thp.org with your resume and cover letter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, coordinating and executing of FeelGood events (virtual or in-person).
- Draft and edit communication, content and fundraising materials specific to FeelGood efforts, events, investor trips and branding.
- Provide administrative, creative and project management support to the Engagement team.
- Support the planning, coordinating and executing of any FeelGood special projects.
- Act as a project manager by keeping documents, systems, Google Drives, schedules, meeting notes up to date and organized.
- Build relationships with THP staff, vendors, investors and other past/present THP interns.
- Other administrative duties and projects as assigned by FeelGood Program Manager or FeelGood Operations Associate.
Qualifications:
- Current part time or full time student at an accredited college or university.
- Must be able to commit to 8-12 hours per week. No weekends.
- Desire to learn, grow and embrace or generate new innovative ideas.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
- Self-starter with strong leadership and social skills. Must be able to work independently and take ownership of your time, space and projects.
- Interest and/or work experience in international development, gender studies, non-profit management, fundraising, client services, event management and hospitality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Creative ability to develop print, digital and social content.
- A team player who is adaptable, flexible and willing to contribute in any way needed. Has a desire to be in service of others, working behind the scenes to ensure excellent delivery of the team’s work. Resourceful and must be able to work independently.
- Knowledge of standard business applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Gmail, Google Docs; knowledge of Sales Force a plus, as well as any graphics programs
- Willingness to assist during evening events or meetings.
- Experience working across nations and cultures is a plus, as well as multiple language skills.
- Commitment to THP’s values, including an understanding of and compatibility with our principles and philosophy. The successful candidate will be working with a team who loves what they are doing and feels it is a privilege to be working in service of this mission.