Entrepreneurship Internship - Operation HOPE - Apply by May 12th!

Operation HOPE Denver

Youth Empowerment Group Entrepreneurship Intern Position

About HOPE Fellowship and Internship Program

Recently launched, the Operation HOPE, Fellowship and Internship Program works to empower and develop the next generation of leaders to pursue careers that will create global economic and social justice. Our vision is to develop a cadre of young leaders ready to work together across HOPE departments to successfully assist in growing our financial dignity work and silver rights movement. HOPE Fellowships and Internships will offer exceptional young women and men the opportunity to acquire skills and build vital social networks that will enhance their career paths and effectiveness as future leaders. The purpose of the HOPE Fellows and Interns Program is to provide accomplished and highly motivated young adults with a first-hand experience in the world of economic empowerment and a sense of personal dignity and leadership.

HOPE  Youth Empowerment Program

HOPE’s Denver office focuses on youth empowerment programs. The first program is the award winning Banking on Our Future (BOOF) Program which targets students ages 9-18 in classrooms and community-based organizations. The goal of the program is impart basic financial education to help students envision and grasp the skills needed to make sound financial decisions and take charge of their financial future. In Denver over 22, 000 Youth have completed the BOOF program in 155 schools and community based organizations in the metro area since its debut in Colorado in 2006. The second program is the entrepreneurship program HOPE Business In A Box Academies (HBIABA), which is intended to transform a youth’s natural aspiration and state of hope into practical, empowering, and life changing action steps to starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur. In this 2-3 month program students participate in BOOF, an entrepreneurship primer course, and then pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. The winning students go on to work with a Business Role model to refine their business plans and upon completion can win up to $500 in startup funds to launch their business.

Internship Description

Operation HOPE is seeking a capable and hard-working individual to support the Denver team, which leads programs within the Denver Public School district. The intern will be responsible for general social media tasks, logistics, volunteer recruitment and some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of our operations. This is a great entry-level position for individuals interested in entering the fields of non-profit management, economics, education, business, marketing, social justice, or other related field. Thorough organizational and job specific training will occur prior to onboarding interns and ongoing professional development opportunities are available throughout the internship.

Responsibilities  

·         Instruct classroom lessons on financial literacy and entrepreneurship education

·         Provide support in preparing the implementation of programs in our schools, emailing event confirmations and reminders with times and dates to our volunteers

·         Ensure database accuracy including: maintaining up to date volunteer information, pre and post-test support, and updating mailchimp list

·         Support Denver team in preparing for volunteer trainings and special events

·         Attend networking events to increase HOPE’s presence within the community

• Help manage online presence through social media efforts
• Respond to general  program inquiries
• Fulfill other duties as they arise

General Qualifications

HOPE Interns have specialized skills and interests to assist HOPE managers in youth empowerment efforts. HOPE seeks talented, self-motivated individuals committed to global economic and social justice. Broadly, HOPE Fellows generally have the following traits:

·         A record of remarkable professional / educational achievement early

·         Evidence of leadership skills and the potential for further growth

·         Track record of working towards economic and social justice

·         Ability to work well with diverse groups 

·         Strong personal initiative and motivation

·         Ability to work well with diverse groups

·         Articulate and an effective communicator

·         Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and manage time well 

·         Skilled at using social media and technology

·         Fast learner

·         Experience conducting internet research

·         Skilled in MS office suite

·         Self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, and a team player

·         Experienced using shared services like Box, Podio, and Google drive, is a plus but not required

·         All HOPE Interns need to be equipped with and provide their own lap top, and cell phone

Additional Details

The Denver Intern will work 10+ hours for 3 months minimum or a full semester. All internships are unpaid. Interns will primarily work in the HOPE Denver office located at 1389 South Havana St, however, working remotely is possible on occasion.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send their resume, and cover letter to danverprogramcoordinator@operationhope.org with “Operation HOPE Intern" in the subject line. Deadline for applying is May 12, 2015. No phone calls please.