POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: CSE New Business Intern
GROUP: Civil Society and Education
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
REPORTS TO: New Business Program Officer
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The CSE internship is a minimum 3-month, full-time paid internship. The internship requires an energetic, detail-oriented person who can take on and lead tasks related to new business research, proposal management and communication
Essential Responsibilities
New Business:
· Conduct market analysis to identify and validate new and diverse business opportunities
· Support proposal development through the preparation of capabilities statements, tailoring CVs, supporting recruitment/staffing processes, and other roles.
· Assist with database updates and intel-gathering on prospective opportunities.
· Serve as Proposal Manager and ensure that the team is on track to meet milestones and deadlines. Coordinate and streamline information.
· Other new business research/operational assistance, as needed and available.
Communications:
· Help compile, update and produce project success stories to publicize progress and achievements;
· Track relevant events and disseminate information to CSE team.
· Help plan and organize public events
· Liaise with Winrock’s Communication unit to share CSE materials for wider publication and dissemination to stakeholders
· Coordinate development of presentation and awareness materials (e.g., brochures, posters) on the project or our technical competencies for distribution.
Qualifications and Background:**
Education:
· Recent BA or MA graduate. Alternatively active MA student available to work full time.
· Relevant focus area related to CSE’s work including international relations, education, political science, women’s studies, human rights, international law etc.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
· International experience preferred.
· Exceptional writing and other communications skills required.
· Strong analytical and research skills essential.
· Experience preparing communications materials including brochures, pamphlets, presentations
· Experience writing or contributing to grant applications/proposals preferred.
· Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to think critically and work independently are a must.
· Proven commitment to pursuing a career in international development strongly preferred.
· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) strongly desired
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