Intern – Development Operations (NESsTER Program)

Organization Profile:  

NESsT is a US-based nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurs that create dignified employment for people most in need in emerging markets. NESsT invests in the people behind the emerging market social enterprises that are using the tools of business to address the social, economic and environmental challenges of our time. We do this through robust business acceleration by providing technical assistance and patient capital to early stage SMEs ready to scale and through our two funds providing capital to investment-ready social enterprises operating in the missing middle. Since our founding in 1997, NESsT has accelerated and financed 248 enterprises to sustain more than 112,000 formal jobs targeting at-risk women and youth, smallholder farmers, and ethnic minorities.

NESsT’s “invest, accelerate, transform” investment model is uniquely designed to drive maximum – and measurable – impact. NESsT operates two businesses: 1- Impact funds that provide debt financing to small and growing businesses; and 2- Accelerators that catalyze early-stage enterprises towards investment readiness.

To date, NESsT has impacted more than 35,000 entrepreneurs and improved over 1.7 million lives across 50 countries. NESsT is working towards a dream to ensure that no one is left behind.

The organization operates in Latin America with offices in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Chile, and in Central Europe with offices in Poland and Romania.        

Find out more about NESsT: www.nesst.org  

Position Overview:   

NESsT is seeking an enthusiastic student with an ambition to go far. This paid internship will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge of working for a nonprofit organization. This role aims to assist different department leaders on project-specific tasks related to development and impact management, among others.

NESsT is partnering with UC Berkeley and Georgetown University for this internship, so the candidate must be a student at either UC Berkeley or Georgetown University.

The right candidate will be guaranteed hands-on experience working with a global team in a dynamic and growing international organization, as well as an immersion in the field of social enterprise.  Reporting to the CEO, the Intern will also work closely with team members from Latin America and Central Europe to support data management and operations. 

This fully remote role offers between 20-30 hours per week during the Summer and 20 hours per week during the Fall Academic year.   

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Ensure functionality of integrations across NESsT’s tech stack for improved consistency, clarity, and digestibility. For example, NESsT uses Salesforce, OneDrive, Sharepoint and Fluxx on a weekly basis. 
• Ensure all CRM data is up-to-date through consistent communication with NESsT CEO and the Development and Acceleration Teams. 
• Ensure fundraising pipeline opportunities are kept up to date. Data visualization skills are a plus.
• Manage donor/investor reporting calendar and work with program staff to submit high-quality impact reports on-time.
• Participate in project management of fundraising proposals and presentations to potential donors (I.e. collecting all documentation, ensuring metrics are accurate, and that all information is uploaded on time into online platforms such as Cybergrants). 
• Research and maintain database of media contacts relevant to the dissemination of impact reports of NESsT donors and investors.
• Prepare donor acknowledgement letters and tax-deduction certificates. 
• Identify prospective funders and partners for NESsT through online and offline research. This may also include conducting preliminary outreach to funders and though-leaders to increase funding and awareness of NESsT.
• Oversee documentation of processes in fundraising and donor relations and contribute operational improvement ideas.
• Provide administrative assistance to CEO, senior directors, and Governance boards and committees 
• Provide support for special projects as needed by senior staff 
• Monitor and maintain correspondence with internal and external partners 
• Assist Development staff in donor relations as needed 
• Support Operations staff in global team management, special initiatives and administration 

Qualifications: 

• Outstanding attention to detail 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills; a focused listener 
• Strong MS Office skills. 
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly  
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects assigned through completion; meets deadlines 
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a collaborative team member 
• Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues; problem solver 
• Ability to work creatively and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high work standards 
• Ability to develop rapport and engender trust working with diverse audiences and constituencies 
• Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanour 
• Approaches work with an inquisitive growth mindset and spirit of collaboration 

Requirements:  

• You are currently enrolled at UC Berkeley or Georgetown University.   
• You can manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.   
• You have an interest in social impact.   

• You are curious. If the information is not readily available, you seek it out.   
• You maintain high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.   
• You can stay motivated while working with a distributed team and love problem-solving; passion for entrepreneurship is a plus!   
• You have excellent verbal, written and research skills in English and know how to be an effective communicator among diverse audiences. Fluency in Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, and/or Polish is a plus.   
• You must be eligible to work in the U.S.   

Location: This is a remote position.  

NESsT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.