Strategic Management & Business Development Intern (Bachelor's)

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The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is seeking a responsible and motivated individual to intern in its Strategy & Business Development Department. This individual will work closely with the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives to support 2019 department goals and Strategic Planning implementation for the entire agency. The intern will learn about the process of developing new business models within the context of the changing health care landscape and managed health care. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a multi-faceted view of the planning process in response to a health system undergoing transformation.

The Strategic Management & Business Development Intern will learn about and assist with several key projects, including:

• Agency implementation and monitoring for AFC’s 2019-2021 Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities and quarterly report analysis. Emphasis will also focus on internal change management needs to accomplish Innovation and Service Integration goals for the Strategy & Business Development
• Analyzing national technical assistance programs related to AFC’s service sector for potential business relationships. Assist with developing and establishing the internal structure needed to formally establish a National Technical Assistance
• Researching new business and service models in the era of health reform that would benefit those living with HIV/AIDS and other related chronic conditions including stable housing. These include:
• Identifying new models in use across the country or in development by other agencies and institutions that provide similar services or to a similar population and that address the changing payment methods and design;
• Assessing new lines of business and appropriate scorecard for evaluation.
• Prepare reports to summarize the research and pertinent recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Current or recent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program. Bachelor’s level student and coursework in business or management preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Passion for social justice issues for vulnerable populations including those living with HIV/AIDS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; PowerPoint skills a plus.
• Volunteer experience or familiarity with nonprofit organizations desired.

This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. The Strategic Management & Business Development (Bachelor’s) Intern will learn how to take skills they may have acquired in school, such as business or research, and apply them in a professional setting. They will gain a better understanding of the role of strategic planning to set measurable goals and objectives on an annual basis. This internship also provides the opportunity to understand diversification of revenue for sustainable business models.

The intern will also gain knowledge of working in a nonprofit work environment and the opportunity to network with program staff and the broader stakeholder community.

This internship is unpaid (stipend available). AFC can help interns obtain college credit where available. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision. AFC requires interns to participate for a minimum of 15 hours/week for a minimum of 12 weeks, though longer internships are preferred. Business, Organizational Change and Management majors are encouraged to apply.

All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and completed application form, which can be found at: www.aidschicago.org/internapplication

In addition, all candidates must submit a writing sample (preferably from professional experience, but if not available, academic samples are acceptable).

Please submit all application materials to:

Email (preferred): Interns@aidschicago.org

Mail: AFC Intern Program, 200 W Monroe Street, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60606