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Description
EcoVentures International (EVI) is a small DC based non-profit with programs in Africa and the USA. We envision a world of sustainable communities and sustainable livelihoods. Our vision is born out of the recognition that economic, social, environmental, and generational sustainability rely upon each other. Our mission is to inspire, connect, mentor, and train community members, especially youth, to develop as socially and environmentally committed entrepreneurs, and ambassadors of sustainable development.
We achieve this through working with community partners to develop and deliver environmental enterprise dialogues, learning journeys, training and training of trainer programs. EVI facilitates collaborative action projects amongst diverse stakeholders and establishes networks for environmental enterprise development at community levels.
EVI is in need of two Program Interns to assist team members with the following: project and grant research; creation of website content and other educational and promotional materials; coordination of brown bags, happy hours, workshops and other informational and fundraising events; general administration, including drafting letters, coordinating mailings, and maintaining program files and contact databases.
Qualifications
-- Excellent writing, research, and editing skills
-- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines
-- Computer savvy
-- Initiative, enthusiasm, drive, and curiosity
-- Ability to work effectively, both independently and on a team
-- Interest in innovative sustainable development work and environmental entrepreneurship
-- Experience in East Africa a plus
-- Fluency in KiSwahili a plus
-- Website development and management skills a plus
Commitment: A minimum of 20 hours weekly commitment from August to December 2007. 30 hour commitment preferred. This is an unpaid internship.
Benefits: Flexible schedule. Great exposure to microenterprise development and the sustainable development field. Cooperative, participative and open work environment.
To Apply: Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and 2 page writing sample to Manali Kumar. Please write 'Program Intern Application' in the subject line. Position open until filled.
To learn more about EcoVentures International, please visit our website.