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Fall 2024 positions for the Programs Intern, the Programs & Operations Intern, and the Development Intern are open.
Princeton in Africa is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
Princeton in Africa Fall 2024 Internship: Programs Intern
POSITION: Princeton in Africa is looking for a Programs Intern to work with our dynamic program team during the Fall of 2024. This position is open to fully remote or hybrid interns in our Princeton-base office. PiAf will offer a small monthly stipend to all interns, which will be discussed during the interview process. Interns who are enrolled in university will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week on a set schedule. If you are interested in another of our fall internship roles, you can indicate this in your cover letter.
PURPOSE: Assist Princeton in Africa with keeping all aspects of the office running smoothly by providing programmatic, administrative, and development support. Learn how a non-profit organization and an international fellowship program runs, as well as the interesting work our Fellows and host organizations are doing across Africa!
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Current college student or recent college graduate, with preference for focus on international relations, international development, nonprofit management, African studies, or similar fields related to our work.
- Strong English writing skills
- Strong Internet research skills
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organization and communication skills
- Experience with G-Suite, including spreadsheets a plus
- Design or marketing skills with Canva and other content creation tools a plus
- Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with work in or relating to Africa and/or African Studies coursework is a plus
- Strong interest in non-profit operations is a plus
- Maintain office hours as agreed upon
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT:
- Assist with logistics and preparations for the Fellows Retreat and the upcoming fellowship application review process
- Assist with organizing and maintaining files and information about host organizations and Fellows
- Assist with curating, organizing, and maintaining databases for Fellows, Alumni, Other Stakeholders
- Manage prospective applicant mailing lists
- Work on projects such as research, fundraising, marketing or data analysis
- Assist with other program support, as requested
To Apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter stating your availability during the fall and why you are interested in interning with Princeton in Africa to jobs@princetoninafrica.org by Thursday, August 8th. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply early as the number of available internship positions is limited.
Princeton in Africa Fall 2024 Internship: Programs & Operations Intern
POSITION: Princeton in Africa is looking for a Programs & Operations Intern to work with our dynamic program team during the Fall of 2024. This position is open to fully remote or hybrid interns in our Princeton-base office. PiAf will offer a small monthly stipend to all interns, which will be discussed during the interview process. Interns who are enrolled in university will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week on a set schedule. If you are interested in another of our fall internship roles, you can indicate this in your cover letter.
PURPOSE: Assist Princeton in Africa with keeping all aspects of the office running smoothly by providing programmatic, administrative, and development support. Learn how a non-profit organization and an international fellowship program runs, as well as the interesting work our Fellows and host organizations are doing across Africa!
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Current college student or recent college graduate, with preference for focus on international relations, international development, nonprofit management, African studies, or similar fields related to our work.
- Strong English writing skills
- Strong Internet research skills
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organization and communication skills
- Experience with G-Suite, including spreadsheets a plus
- Design or marketing skills with Canva and other content creation tools a plus
- Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with work in or relating to Africa and/or African Studies coursework is a plus
- Strong interest in non-profit operations is a plus
- Maintain office hours as agreed upon
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT
- Assist with logistics and preparations for the Fellows Retreat and the upcoming fellowship application review process
- Assist with organizing and maintaining files and information about host organizations and Fellows
- Assist with curating, organizing, and maintaining databases for Fellows, Alumni, Other Stakeholders
- Manage prospective applicant mailing lists
- Work on projects such as research, fundraising, marketing or data analysis
- Assist with other program support, as requested
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Complete data entry into PiAf’s CRM
- Assist with mass mailings, managing mail, office supplies, and other office logistics as needed
- Assist with other office administrative support, as requested
- Assist with creating slide decks for board meetings
- Assisting with email drafts to PiAf stakeholders
To Apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter stating your availability during the fall and why you are interested in interning with Princeton in Africa to jobs@princetoninafrica.org by Thursday, August 8th. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply early as the number of available internship positions is limited.
Princeton in Africa Fall 2024 Internship: Development Intern
POSITION: Princeton in Africa is looking for a Development Intern to work with our Development Director during the Fall of 2024. This position is open to fully remote or hybrid interns in our Princeton-base office. PiAf will offer a small monthly stipend to all interns, which will be discussed during the interview process. Interns who are enrolled in university will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week on a set schedule.
PURPOSE: Assist Princeton in Africa by supporting all development-related activity that is aligned with the mission and goals of the organization. Learn how a non-profit organization and an international fellowship program runs, as well as the interesting work our Fellows and host organizations are doing across Africa!
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Current college student or recent college graduate, with preference for focus on international relations, international development, nonprofit management, African studies, or similar fields related to our work.
- Strong English writing skills
- Strong Internet research skills
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organization and communication skills
- Design or marketing skills with Canva and other content creation tools a plus
- Experience with G-Suite, including spreadsheets a plus
- Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Outgoing personality and ability to engage in cross-cultural relationships
- Experience with work in or relating to Africa and/or African Studies coursework is a plus.
- Strong interest in non-profit operations is a plus
- Maintain office hours as agreed upon
DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL RELATIONS SUPPORT
- Assist with curating, organizing, and maintaining databases for Donors and Other Stakeholders
- Assist with maintaining our website
- Assist with the creation and dissemination of recruiting materials such as videos, posters and social media posts
- Assist with social media management and content creation of PiAf brand
- Assist with the research and outreach of potential funding opportunities
- Assist in event planning for Fellows, alumni or donors
- Coordinate Fellows’ communications calendar and managing scheduled email reminders
- Assist with other external relations support, as requested
To Apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter stating your availability during the fall and why you are interested in interning with Princeton in Africa to jobs@princetoninafrica.org by Thursday, August 8th. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply early as the number of available internship positions is limited.