Position: Social Enterprise and Marketing Intern
Location: Denver, CO
Organization Summary
Children’s Future is uniquely positioned to empower children and youth to break the cycle of poverty. Children’s Future holistic services provide basic needs supports, prevent human trafficking, and grant access to education for some of the most resource poor and vulnerable children in Cambodia. Children’s Future serves hundreds of children and youth that were previously not attending school and at risk of human trafficking and child labor. Children’s Future programs focus intently on ensuring that youth stay in school, attend higher education and have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and become positive role models, qualified professionals, and compassionate community leaders.
Sustained Outcomes
· Some of the most vulnerable children in Cambodia will be given the opportunity to receive quality education, leading to professional careers
· Entire families will escape the cycle of poverty
Initial Impact
· Students served by the Children’s Future Learning Center will be safe, healthy, and in school
· Families of students served will improve their health, nutrition, and quality of life
Benefits
· Flexibility to determine particular interests regarding internship roles and responsibilities
· Access to cutting-edge, ongoing training and collaboration with individuals working on international development
· Opportunities to meet people with similar interests
· Work in an engaging and robust office environment (Posner Center for International Development)
· Work with Executive Director, Outreach Director, and Communications Director
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct formal and informal polls in order to determine possible markets for merchandise such as: market trends at craft shows, on Facebook, and on other social media
· Develop potential merchandise, including new designs, styles, and goods
· Develop promotional material for the merchandise, including merchandise packaging and presentation
· Research various venues and businesses that will sell merchandise, including craft fairs and holiday markets
· Attend appropriate events to market, sell, and solicit
· Research importation and tax regulations concerning sales for 501 (c)(3) organizations
· Assist in the marketing of fundraising events and merchandise
Training
· Salesforce.com (online donor database) training
· Volunteer recruitment and retention training
· Continuous training from staff in all areas
· Possible training with JVA Consulting (grant writing, fundraising, etc.)
· Occasional international development trainings at Posner Center
Support
· Ongoing support and supervision from Outreach Director
Commitment
· 1 semester, minimum
· 10-20 hours per week, flexible
· Flexible schedule
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree, or in process, in a related field preferred
· Experience in marketing
· Background in business a plus
· Ability to create marketing polls and interpret trends
· Willingness to speak directly to businesses and venues regarding Children’s Future
· Creative and self-directed
· Optimist who believes the world can be a better place
· A commitment to Children’s Future’s mission
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