Global Health Non-Profit Management Internship

Summer 2021

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Partners for World Health is looking for undergraduate, graduate students or recent graduates who have excellent oral and written skills, are able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, are well organized, able to work independently, have a positive attitude, and enjoy collaborating with a team in a dynamic work environment.

 

Interns at Partners for World Health are included in all aspects of our operation, exposed to our work on global health issues, and provided with numerous opportunities to develop strong leadership skills. 

 

Responsibilities include:

  1. Operational Management 

    1. Assist the Operations Coordinator in the  daily operations of PWH 

    2. Identify and prepare volunteer tasks in advance for up to 30 volunteers per day

    3. Learn to receive, organize, assess, and re-package medical items

  2. Volunteer Management

    1. Instruct and manage volunteer tasks

    2. Oversee multiple volunteers at once, answering questions and making decisions as needed 

    3. Develop strong people skills

  3. Medical Category Management

    1. Own a specific PWH medical category

    2. Assess, organize and improve existing process documents for organization and task work within specified PWH medical category

    3. Develop new processes and documentation as needed

    4. Conduct research to become knowledgeable about the medical category

  4. PWH Program-driven Project

    1. Duties as assigned based on the needs of this dynamic organization 

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Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate, graduate students or recent graduates

  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and working well under pressure

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Well-organized, with a demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasks with minimal supervision

  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

  • Passion for the PWH mission

 

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Zoë Lewis (zoe@partnersforworldhealth.org). Applications close on March 31st  at 5pm. 

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Development Internship 

 

Internship Description: Partners for World Health is looking for undergraduate, graduate students or recent graduates who have excellent oral and written skills, are able to communicate effectively, are well organized, able to work independently, have a positive attitude, and enjoy collaborating with a team in a dynamic work environment. 

 

The internship program is designed to provide students with an educational experience that complements their academic studies. Interns will have an opportunity to participate in the daily work and operations of a non profit from a communications standpoint. 

 

As a Development Intern, your internship could lead you to work on projects and tasks such as:

●Assisting in the cultivation and solicitation of major and planned gifts by coordinating with the President, Director of Operations, and Board of Directors under the direction of the Development and Communications Manager to manage a portfolio of 25-50 major or planned giving prospects. 

○ Research prospective donors. 

○ Build, track, and support donation increases 

○ Track communications with donors 

○ Debrief with Staff and Committee Members 

○ Assist in developing proposals 

○ Create and support intimate cultivation events to steward prospects and donors

● Assisting in identifying Foundation Prospects, builds a calendar of Letter of Intent and Solicitation due dates, research trustees and PWH board connections. 

 

Qualifications: 

- Undergraduate, graduate students or recent graduates 

- Creative and thinks outside the box 

- Numerate & analytical 

- Has strong critical thinking skills 

- Skilled using spreadsheets 

- Familiar with databases 

- Strong written and verbal communication 

- Attention to detail

 

- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment 

- Well-organized, with a demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasks with minimal supervision 

- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously 

- Strong work ethic and commitment to at least 16 hours per week 

- Passion for the PWH mission 

 

The approximate dates of the internship will be August 2021 - May 2022. Must be available to work 16 hours a week. This is an unpaid, in-person, internship. 

 

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Apply early for best consideration! 

 

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Zoë Lewis 

(zoe@partnersforworldhealth.org). 

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The internship runs from May 24th to August 20th

 

40 Hour work week, some Saturdays may be included.

This is an in person position only and a stipend will be offered. 

 

Applications close on March 31st 2021 at 5 PM 

 

PWH is happy to discuss opportunities with students looking to fulfill their practicum requirements.