Non-Profit Management Intern

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Organizational Structure & Operations Internship

MedWish International

MedWish International is a not-for-profit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing discarded medical supplies and equipment, while providing humanitarian aid to individuals and organizations that administer care in developing countries, regardless of religious or political affiliation. Please visit medwish.org to learn more.

Learning objectives

1. To gain an understanding of the business and operational processes of the diverse roles of MedWish and other similar non-profits or organizations
2. To strengthen critical thinking skills
3. To strengthen business writing and document preparation skills

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Review MedWish’s job descriptions and interview staff to gain an understanding of each position. Shadow staff members in their various roles when able or when needed to gain complete understanding.
• Review, edit, and format work instructions provided by staff for each position’s responsibilities.
• Meet with staff to fill in any perceived gaps in the provided work instructions from the responsibilities outlined in the job descriptions.
• Compile formatted work instructions in a central file in Google Drive that can be edited for future changes and shared with future staff.
• Provide a final presentation on the completed document and internship experience.

Requirements:

• MedWish internships are open to any currently enrolled students. All majors or areas of study are welcome.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Ability to work on your feet for an extended amount of time (5-6 hours per day)

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, non-traditional work environment

• Ability to work in varying climates, both hot and cold

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness and ability to pay attention to detail

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholder populations

• Outgoing and patient demeanor

• Precision and strict adherence to procedures

• Wear flat, closed toed shoes

• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an frequent basis

Duration: This is internship is project based, and the duration will depend on the amount of time available to volunteer each week. If the intern is able to devote each business day for four week to this internship, it can be completed in this time. If only some days are available, this internship could take eight of twelve weeks. Hours may be flexible based on the intern’s availability.

Expectations of the Intern:

• Reliability. Set and abide by your schedule, notifying staff supervisor when unable to come in.
• Curiosity. Look for what interests the intern, asking questions when necessary.
• Focus. Return to the agreed upon objectives and endeavor to complete as much as possible.
• Flexibility. Accept the unpredictability and changes that are inherent in all work and particularly apparent in the medical surplus recovery industry.