Business Development Intern

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Organization Overview: Limitless Horizons Ixil’s (LHI) mission is to create opportunities for the indigenous youth, women, and families of Chajul, Guatemala to develop the academic and professional skills needed to effect change in their lives and community. LHI is registered in both the US and Guatemala, and operates under the direction of a US-based Board of Directors and a team of Guatemala-based staff. LHI focuses on education, literacy, and professional development, and supports the underserved Chajul community through comprehensive programming. LHI is fully funded by private donations from individuals, foundations, and companies, as well as revenue from handicraft sales and sustainable tourism.

Job Description: The Business Development Intern will be responsible for helping to plan, expand, and improve the U.S. side of two of LHI's major earned income initiatives, which are a women's artisan program and sustainable tourism in Chajul. The Business Development Intern is a 10-hour a week, unpaid, volunteer, 3-6 month position. Interning at LHI will provide direct hands-on experience working in an NGO, as well as exposure to the fields of international development and education. The position is based in Santa Cruz, California, and hours are negotiable. The Business Development Intern will work directly with LHI’s Executive Director and Outreach Director to develop and implement a comprehensive tourism and artisan business plan. The ideal candidate will be passionate about LHI’s mission and committed to increasing resources for education and community development in rural Guatemala.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential partnerships
• Assist with fundraising activities
• Work with the Outreach Director to develop a comprehensive communications and marketing plan to promote the LHI to businesses and venues to sell artisan products, as well as partners in service-based travel
• Monitor and maintain current inventory levels, maintain database, perform inventory counts
• Receive, unpack, tag, and restock items as necessary
• Compile partnership updates and reports for LHI team, partners, and vendors
• Other BD-related administrative duties, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and keeping notes during meetings, as requested from time to time

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of business development and marketing
• Strong professional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Previous work experience in team/office setting preferred
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and initiative
• Exceptional computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail

How to apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to nadine@limitlesshorizonsixil.org.