Company/Organization: Hands for Africa

Description:

Hands for Africa is a non-profit organization working to restore lost hope to those devastated by the civil war in Sierra Leone. We support amputees by developing and implementing self-reliance programs and providing the necessary aid for the advancement of these programs. Hands for Africa is one of the fastest growing Southern California based non-profit organizations, and our tremendous growth and success is primarily due to our face-to-face fundraising team. We are eager to welcome new and innovative talent to the Hands for Africa family.

Why We Are Restoring Lost Hope
Blood diamond conflicts ravaged the countryside and terrorized the citizens of many African countries for more than a decade. Hands for Africas mission is to restore lost hope to these innocent victims of civil wars in African countries by implementing programs that foster self-reliance. Hands for Africa directly engages with the innocent victims and their communities to provide artificial limbs for amputees, clean water wells, agricultural development support, educational scholarships, vocational training, healthcare, microfinance loans, and humane housing projects through community construction.

Detailed Position Summary
Hands for Africa is looking for an individual or a team of people to help inspire a movement. This internship allows an opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and dedicated 501(c)3 non-profit to create a strong brand image through a social media and marketing campaign. The intern hired for this position will need to be self-motivated and possess strong critical-thinking skills in order to integrate into our vibrant and passionate team.

Job Requirements
• Deeply committed to our mission of building a movement
• Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and civility
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
• Able to communicate effectively

Job Responsibilities
• Head all tasks relating to volunteer coordination, scheduling and placement of volunteers in the office, at special events, and more
• Contact and communicate with volunteers by email and phone to continue the growth of our volunteer team and intern participation
• Assist in the coordination and management of special events, including the preparation of written materials, merchandise and supplies, applications and logistics, etc.
• Assist in general in-office administrative duties, including data-entry, filing, and organizing
• Conduct writing and editing projects as assigned
• Assist with employment and volunteer pre-screenings, scheduling interviews, and confirming appointments
• Confirm, coordinate and prepare all merchandise orders for shipment

Compensation & Benefits
• The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a global movement
• A chance to use your passion to make a difference
• An increased sense of global sensibility
• If applicable, college coursework credit

Business Administration, Communications, English and Literature, Journalism, International Relations and Human Resources students are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume to intern@handsforafrica.org and put “Administrative” in the subject line.

Hours:

15-20

Length/Availability:

3 months

Administrative 

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