(Remote!) Administrative Intern--Reports to the CEO

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FairFunders is seeking a (Remote!) Administrative Intern!

Purpose Statement

Are you looking for a remote internship with far-reaching, worldwide implications? FairFunders is seeking the best and the brightest to help us achieve our mission of redirecting significant capital funding to minority founders. We advocate for entrepreneurs that are overlooked because of the cliquey, predatory nature of the venture capital industry. Join us in making a difference in the start-up world! Our CEO is juggling a few projects right now and is looking for dynamic candidates that are ready to build up their resume with experience across multiple fields.

About

As an Administrative Intern for the CEO of FairFunders, you’ll be a jack-of-all-trades that learns a little bit of everything about the ins-and-outs of entrepreneurship. You’ll be responsible for developing, updating, and editing content as well as setting up the right channels to reach your internal audience. Applicants just out of school are welcome, but you must be comfortable multitasking, reading between the lines, and tackling any type of assignment that comes their way. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and work well under pressure. Familiarity and love for main social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) is also required. Experience with Mailchimp and creation of Newsletters is preferred.

Responsibilities

*This is not intended to be a full list of all responsibilities, as our goals and resources change frequently.

• Supporting the CEO on a daily basis with projects related to social media, press appearances, organization, books, blogs, and articles, as well as helping her develop her own brand as a successful businesswoman and a budding author.
• Research, content creation, and editing communication and application materials such as email correspondence, outreach letters, accelerators, and grants.
• Help preparing for and booking speaking engagements.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint slide presentations is a must-you’ll be responsible for our mass promotional e-blasts and newsletters.
• Seeking out new investors, and partnering with our existing ones to raise funding.
• Conducting outbound calls every day to set appointments and meet with clients, reporting daily to the rest of the team.
• Learning and demonstrating the benefits of FairFunders services, and personalized business solutions for clients.
• Developing and presenting tailored proposals.
• Ensuring outstanding customer service through regular client follow-up and feedback.
• Identifying and establishing relationships with key online media groups and networks new partners, attract clients, and strengthen partnerships with current clients.
• Creating and transferring content including social media, our website, meeting minutes, financial reports, and other business communication-type content.

Work Schedule

This is a 20 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 6 months. Internships will start in December 2021. Flexible schedules are permitted as long as you have a commitment to your set hours. For reference, we operate on Belgian time (C[E]ST).

This position will be 100% remote due to COVID-19 safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Either currently enrolled in school and can take a semester to do the internship, or a Masters-level student in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Writing, Journalism, Gender Studies, Diversity Studies, or any other related fields.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, which enable you to present your ideas clearly.
• Tenacious, with a desire to grow your industry knowledge as you build your career.
• Interested in learning about start-ups, what it takes to build a successful company, and learning to provide clients with personalized feedback for impactful solutions.
• Personable and enjoy networking at all levels to build business relationships.
• Have the ability to think visually: (basic) knowledge of Google Suite (namely Powerpoint), Photoshop and photography/video experience is a plus!

If it sounds like you're a good fit for this position, please email layla@fairfunders.com with a resume, your availability to interview, and a paragraph detailing your expertise in relation to the duties outlined above. Subject: ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP CANDIDATE: [YOUR NAME]

*Please note that at this time, we only offer UNPAID internships. There is no compensation for this role.*