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ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: 

For more than 43 million people, blindness is a daily reality; another 295 million suffer from moderate to severe vision impairment. 90% of these people live in low- and middle-income countries where access to eye care is limited and the challenges for those who can’t see are severe. But there is hope: 80% of this burden is treatable or preventable. For example, 17 million blind people could be cured with a 10-minute cataract surgery. Millions more suffer from corneal blindness, which is often preventable or treatable. At Cure Blindness Project, we believe avoidable blindness can – and must – be overcome. For more than 30 years, we have worked alongside a capable network of collaborators to help people around the world retain and regain their sight by developing high-quality, cost-effective eye care systems in underserved areas of the world. With the help of partners in more than 30 countries, Cure Blindness Project has provided more than 2 million sight-restoring surgeries and screened more than 20 million people to provide care and basic treatments. We’ve trained more than 25,200 eye health professionals and have established 6 eye hospitals. There is more work left to do, but we can overcome the mountain of global blindness together.  

 Cure Blindness Project is expanding its team to meet new challenges, scale its work, and broaden its reach. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about changing lives and want to be a part of a team that works together to reach new heights. We want leaders who can aim high, make things happen, and are invested in building a positive team dynamic to bring the work to life.  

 VISION: A world where no one is needlessly blind

 MISSION: We enable countries to cure avoidable blindness by developing high quality,

cost-effective eye care in underserved areas of the world.

This is an opportunity for candidates who are interested in putting their skills to work as an intern for a non-profit committed to eradicating preventable blindness. 

We are seeking reliable individuals with a strong work ethic, seeking to gain some professional experience and aptitude for learning new skills. 


Scope of Work:

  • Scanning & filing of documents
  • Support procurement/logistics team with research, purchasing and shipping of medical supplies(International & Domestic)
  • Perform general clerical duties: maintain files and documentation
  • Attend team meetings and prepare reports
  • Data Entry
  • Help with inventory management 
  • Assist in updating and reorganization of electronic file management systems
  • Support the execution and management of any special projects: tracking timelines and deliverables

Why Join Us?

  • Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience and skills in a dynamic and impactful field.
  • Networking Opportunities: Interact with professionals in public health and advocacy, building connections that can shape your career.
  • Stipend:This internship is paid at $18/hr for 15 hours a week.
  • Contribution to Global Health: Be part of a team making a tangible difference in eye health outcomes worldwide.
  • Academic Credit Opportunities:  Depending on your university's policies, you may be able to earn academic credit for this internship.We encourage you to explore this option with your academic advisor to determine if it aligns with your academic requirements.

Desired Skills/Basic Qualifications:

  • Fluency in English
  • Experience with MS Office(Outlook,Word, Excel,PowerPoint)
  • Attention to detail
  • Takes initiative
  • Strong communication(oral & written)& organizational skills
  • Quick learner and a desire to develop problem solving abilities
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to varying requests
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
  • Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace

Physical requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. 

Cure Blindness Project encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.