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Learn ALL About Nonprofit Management - Nonprofit Support Internship
ORGANIZATION: Ten Thousand Villages of Austin
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9 people are interested
We are currently seeking an Intern who is passionate about Fair Trade, our mission, and is interested in helping our Austin store reach "the next level"! This position is perfect for any student desiring hands-on experience managing aspects of a nonprofit organization!
Intern Responsibilities
Executive (10%)
- Foster partnerships with other organizations in order to fulfill our mission
- Be an assertive advocate for Ten Thousand Villages of Austin and Fair Trade
- Create and/or manage data about sales, global impact, and volunteer hours; create monthly and annual reports
- Assist with store and organizational tasks
Volunteer Program (45%)
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator to develop and evaluate recruitment strategies
- Manage volunteer records
- Plan and execute at least one volunteer appreciation event
Communications and Development (45%)
- Help to maintain an active voice for Ten Thousand Villages on social media outlets, including information about events
- Be the voice of global artisans by providing customer service in our store
- Assist in planning and promoting of various fair trade events
- Develop strategies to increase Ten Thousand Villages’ reach in the community
- Create newsletters for our customer base and supporters
Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
- Passionate about fair trade and/or global social justice
- Customer Service experience
- Okay stepping outside of normal comfort zone to gain new experiences and skills
Internship Perks
- 20% off all purchases at Ten Thousand Villages of Austin
- Positive, innovative, and fun work environment on South Congress District at an organization that has been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies 7 years in a row by the Ethisphere Institute
- Opportunities to network with like-minded community members
- Professional development through Ten Thousand Villages staff evaluations and relevant training sessions
Interested applicants should submit brief letter of interest and resume to the Volunteer Coordinator (volunteers.austin@tenthousandvillages.com). Internship requires 15-20 hours a week (flexible!). Internship begins in August-September 2014
More opportunities with Ten Thousand Villages of Austin
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ten Thousand Villages of Austin
Location:
4803 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756, US
Mission Statement
Ten Thousand Villages' mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.
Description
At Ten Thousand Villages, our mission is to help artisans in developing countries improve their lives through fair trade. We work with women, people with disabilities, and marginalized populations to help them break the cycle of generational poverty by ensuring our makers earn a fair, living wage in safe working conditions. Our retail store sells the beautiful, unique handicrafts these artisans create from over 30 developing countries around the world.
Our products include home furnishings, musical instruments, coffee, chocolate, jewelry, and toys. Through fair-trade practices, the artisans who produce these products are paid fair wages up front. We ensure that our artisans are operating under safe working conditions and are producing environmentally-friendly goods.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1317 South Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78704
DATE POSTED
July 23, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- 10-20 hours a week