Project Enterprise | Small Loans. BIG CONNECTIONS.

Project Enterprise is a community based microcredit organization that provides entrepreneurs with financing for their business, a network of business connections and business training. Each summer, PE offers a limited number of competitive internship opportunities.

While all internships are unpaid, they provide a unique opportunity to work in a microcredit program and be closely involved with all aspects of the organization. Hours and schedule are flexible depending on the intern’s schedule, and internships can be used for college credit. Additionally, internships can sometimes be customized depending on skills of individual applicants.

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Loans and Training and Resources Internship: Get some experience developing program tools and resources while getting acquainted with lending. This intern will be working on several different projects related directly to PE’s business owners. Update new resources to match PE’s existing curriculum format and help gather resources for lesson planning and development. This intern will also be responsible for updating resources and directories we share with our entrepreneurs, and assist with outreach efforts. They will also be helping to convert PE’s physical loan files into electronic files for storage and tracking. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail. Experience teaching or developing classroom materials (particularly for adults) is a plus, as is Spanish. This internship requires 20+ hours per week.

Fundraising 101 Internship: Interested in entering the world of non-profit fundraising? Help PE with a variety of development tasks related to individuals, government contracts and foundation applications. From event planning, to scheduling and attending prospect meetings, to prospect research and development committee meetings – this internship will be like fundraising 101 for anyone interested in entering a career in Development. Applicants must possess strong initiative and motivation, excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and simply put, get things done. Internship requires 20+ hours per week.

Deep in Data Intern: Help measure the impact of our program! Help streamline PE’s information systems and help us effectively utilize information from different sources to measure our impact. PE is transitioning to a new database and needs to connect existing data in Access and Excel to the new format, then use it to develop useful reports. This intern will enter existing data, and also help streamline our MIS system for gathering data. This internship requires masterful knowledge of Excel and Access, strong attention to detail, an interest in solving problems and excellent quantitative skills. This internship requires 20+ hours per week.

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To apply, email or fax cover letter and resume to:
Project Enterprise 144 W. 125th Street, 4th Fl, New York, N.Y. 10027 Fax: 212-678-6737

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