Business Administration Intern
About Us:
We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!
The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.
If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.
About the Role:
A Business Admin. Intern at Thaddeus will perform administrative, technical, and professional duties. This position requires someone that can function in a fast-paced and enthusiastic environment. Someone who is a self-starter, detail and goal oriented and can multi-task on a day-to-day basis. The intern will learn to communicate, perform and collaborate with professionals, clients and outsourced entities within Thaddeus.
This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution.
Responsibilities:
- Answer and make phone calls, respond to questions and concerns of management, staff and community partners, and send professional written communication
- Perform a variety of administrative support duties such as conducting research, gathering data and preparing spread sheets
- Analyze, generate, and maintain records and other reference material
- Able to be empathetic, calm, caring, and supportive
- Work actively in monitoring the Strategy Planning process
- Assist in the development and maintenance of plans of operations for the different programs and areas
- Work well with other departments and assist the Operations Manager
- Help with performance reviews
- Help identify gaps and trends among the organization and its employees
- Collect data about the programs and transform it in information and reports
Requirements:
- Ability to learn, interpret, explain, and apply strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Able to handle multiple projects, priorities, make recommendations for appropriate action and deadlines daily
- Able to demonstrate strong and effective organizational and time management skills
- Assist department employees with assigned tasks
- Proficient in Word Excel, PowerPoint and strong internet and research skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to pass the mandated reporter exam
- Intern must have the appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams.
Learning Objectives:
- Interns will observe and contribute in business operations and decision-making processes.
- Interns will learn methods and techniques of research, analysis, reports and internal business operations.
- Interns will apply critical thinking and problem solving methodologies to real world situations.
- Interns will learn to build and manage relationships with staff, management and community partners.
- Intern will learn general knowledge of different aspects of a managerial role.
Advantages:
- Receive direct supervision from the Executive Director
- Participate in professional training offered to all employees
- Build resume and explore career options
- Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
- Flexible scheduling to allow for changes in class/work schedule and final exams
- Can be used towards academic credit
Time Commitment:
- All responsibilities will be done fully remotely.
- Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week VIRTUALLY
- Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings:
- All Staff Meeting: Tuesdays 9 AM - 10 AM PST
- Operations/Development Meeting: Thursdays 2 PM - 3 PM PST
- Must be able to commit to this 6-month internship (accommodations can be made for school schedules, as well as exams)
*** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***