Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
New York, NY
Overview
Founded in 1953, The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is a premier U.S.-based international organization dedicated to strengthening human capacity of Africans and promoting the continent’s development through higher education and skills training, convening activities, program implementation and management.
Details
This position is suitable for students, recent graduates, and young professionals who aspire to get a firsthand experience in working for and learning about managing an Africa-focused non-profit organization.
Potential areas of responsibilities
– Program/project assistance: You could have the opportunity of playing a major role in designing and marketing AAI’s global professional development programs
– Database entry and management: Working closely with the communications team, you could have the opportunity to maintain the records of AAI’s prestigious Alumni, Board, Donors and other stakeholders
– Document archiving: Past interns have helped maintain records to commemorate AAI’s 60 year history as one of the leading Africa higher education and policy organizations in the US
- Administrative assistance: These important tasks help AAI stay organized and efficient
– Research and development: Help AAI find the opportunities to make a greater impact in Africa and beyond
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
– Undergraduate or graduate degree
– Interested in a career related to Africa’s development
– Solid written and oral communication skills
– Strong research skills
– Good judgment and discretion
– Ability to “go the extra mile”
– Reliable
– Organized.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Benefits
– At the end of the internship, if the intern performs all duties in a satisfactory manner, he/she will receive a letter of recommendation.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
