The intern will learn about the dynamic innovation space as they conduct research on emerging innovation trends and upcoming innovation conferences. They will build skills around knowledge management as they develop and launch internal events and communications pieces. This individual will also gain project management experience as they support management of the innovation intranet site and the Innovation Accelerator process.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop landscape analysis of current and future innovation trends and conferences
- Organize internal capacity-building events
- Develop and share internal communications pieces from the innovation team
- Develop and manage our innovation page on Save the Children's intranet site
- Support management of the Innovation Accelerator process
- Lead ad hoc administrative projects as needed
Educational Background:
Must be an actively enrolled undergraduate student or have graduated within 6 months of start date.
Skills/Experience:
- Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Currently eligible to work in the U.S.
- Attach resume and cover letter to application
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in research and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and willing to work unsupervised in a self-directed setting
- Possess solid interpersonal skills with ability to work within a team
Compensation/Benefits:
- Structured learning and development program
- Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Networking program with managers across the organization
- Flexible schedule
- A family friendly work environment
- The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 10 2019
Active Until:
Aug 10 2019
Hiring Organization:
Save the Children US
industry:
Nonprofit