Beyond supporting the Programs team on all Fellow-facing initiatives and processes, each intern will focus on one of the following areas: The Programs Team runs the ongoing training, job support, and skill development opportunities that transform our Fellows into value creators, beginning with our summer Training Camp and continuing throughout the Fellowship. Some experience with the following is a plus: Tableau, Salesforce or other database. Intermediate skills in Excel or Google Sheets is required. This role is operational and data-focused and will give good insight into how an impact-driven nonprofit is funded. We are looking for an intern to help with operational fundraising activities which are likely to include SalesForce/database management, data entry, data analysis, donor research, list management, and process improvement. The Development team is responsible for fundraising to cover all operating costs for VFA, through cultivating corporate partners and individual donors, securing institutional grants, and hosting annual events. Manage at least one major project that will serve as the capstone of your internship – again, we’ll help you figure this out Work closely with one department at VFA (see below!) – we’ll help you determine the best fit for your interests and skill set Work 10-20 hours a week at either our Manhattan, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh office Have strong values alignment with VFA and are excited about our mission Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyĭemonstrate excellent communication skills on the phone, over email, and in person Give everything 10% more than it requires, and feel there is no task too small Welcome challenges and responsibility you’re an ambitious self-starter who’s reliable and conscientiousĭemonstrate next-level organizational skills and attention to detail If you’re a talented go-getter with an interest in entrepreneurship, the Venture for America internship program is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience at a high-growth, mission-driven nonprofit startup.Īre a current student at an NYC, Philly, or Pittsburgh-area college or university, in any major We’re currently seeking motivated, passionate college students to join our team at VFA HQ for the spring of 2019. The Fellowship is highly selective, as is our team, and we’re looking for people who can jump in and make a huge impact. Venture for America is a nonprofit startup that recruits, selects, and trains highly talented recent college grads, places them at startups in emerging US cities for two years of hands-on experience, and provides them with access to the network and resources to become company builders and job creators.

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