Micro-Enterprise Development Intern

Glendale

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Glendale
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainable trade and development
- Labour Market Policy
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Business Development
Closing Date: Closed

SCOPE OF WORK: The Micro-Enterprise Development (MED) Program Intern will work to achieve the goals and objectives of the MED program by enhanced assistance to MED clients through responding to program development opportunities. This will include, but is not limited to, dispensing business technical assistance, setting up and leading workshops, conducting independent research, and contributing to program organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Microenterprise Program Coordinator, the intern will assist with the following:

Assist with Technical Assistance services through marketing and business-sectors research
Reach out to local ethic-based organizations for outreach and marketing of the MED program

Survey clients regarding current income/asset holdings, compare against baseline at enrollment, and then aggregate/report findings
Help with other potential MED program administrative needs
Provide mentorship and technical assistance to business owners
Review loan packages to ensure completeness
Assist with coordination and facilitation of workshops for Microenterprise clients