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Operations Officer (Intern)

IIRR
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Description 

IIR is one of the world’s largest international NGOs that focuses exclusively on improving the lives of the rural poor. IIRR maintains offices in Africa, Asia, and North America. The organization's programs address the Health, Education, and Environmental conditions of rural communities and prioritizes the delivery of sustainable and scalable solutions that empower people to move out of poverty.  

IIRR is looking for intelligent, strategic, and resourceful thinkers to help the organization strengthen and expand its efforts to support the activities of our Country Offices. Operations Officer Interns will work under the direction of the Global Operations Manager. 

This is an unpaid internship but available for class credits. We have two internship models:  

(i) full-time - requires 5 days (40 hours) a week commitment of 3 months   

(ii) part-time - requires 3 to 4 days (28 hours) a week commitment of 6 months 

Please note that internship hours must be scheduled primarily during regular New York/East Coast business hours. 

Responsibilities may include one or more of the following:  

  • Review, analyze and update database records across fundraising, communications, and operations
  • Manage and assist in coordinating other interns
  • Provide proofreading and copy-editing support for the Communications team
  • Assist in drafting organizational policies with the aid of wider HQ team
  • Provide organizational, planning and detailed support on upcoming events
  • Serve as the focal point of contact for external consultants
  • Provide executive assistance to the Office of the President
  • Provide technical assistance in the use of SharePoint, Office 365, and Workplace across country offices
  • Coordinate monthly and quarterly engagements with management teams
  • Assist in reviewing financial forecast and conducting risk assessments for the organization

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, completed before start of internship
  • Impeccable writing skills with impeccable attention to detail
  • Curiosity, creativity, and fearlessness in contributing new and bold ideas
  • A willingness to fail fast and forward while respecting and valuing input from a global and diverse team
  • Ability and willingness to work in a startup culture that may require fluidity in roles from week to week