Operations Internship

Location	Washington, DC
Summary	SFCG is seeking interns on a rolling basis (with immediate openings) to learn about Administrative Management in a practical environment as a supplement to their studies. Interns will be involved in supporting an active, internationally-focused, non-profit organization in many different facets of Administration. Interns will be able to gain wide exposure to risk management, policy implementation, cost analysis and meeting coordination, audits, and other projects as they occur day to day in the department.
Responsibilities	Intern duties are wide-ranging and may include, but are not limited to, the following: Research NGO compliance issues, especially regarding Minimum Operating Security Standards Possible: help with funding proposals for NGO security training Revise admin file structure for sharing key corporate files with field offices, using SFCG’s sharepoint-based intranet Conduct various cost analyses and research alternatives e.g. hotels, travel, telephone, visa expediters Provide front desk back-up support through greeting visitors, answering calls and receiving packages. Assist with board mailing and other similar projects Assist with data collection for annual insurance review and renewal Assist with insurance claims Miscellaneous clerical work (faxing, mailing, printing, database entry, etc.). As internship descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications	The ideal candidate will exhibit: A junior, senior, or graduate student, majoring in administration, industrial or organizational psychology, business, or related field Strong, hard-working work ethic Mature, pleasant and honest manner with a high degree of professional and personal ethics Highly confidential manner Positive customer service attitude French language skills a plus Excellent organizational skills with a proactive style and the ability to meet deadlines, both as instructed and self-imposed Self-starting, enthusiastic and flexible approach to the organization Ability to work well individually as well as a member of a team Strong people and presentation skills Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to influence and manage change Ability to learn and implement tasks quickly Excellent attention to detail Excellent and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Computer proficiency and experience with Internet research Highly developed research and problem-solving ability A keen interest in international affairs Desire to work in a non-profit setting Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively and independently in a team environment, with the ability to respond rapidly to changes, yet remain focused on the priorities
Salary	This is an unpaid internship position.
To Apply	Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to dweisel@sfcg.org or fax to 001 (202) 232-6718. Please clearly state the title: Operations Intern in the subject line. Please note where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for more details of our work. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please clearly state why our program is of interest to you, what you can bring to the organization, and what experience you hope to gain from the internship. Also, include the dates of your availability and the number of hours per week to which you can commit. Candidates who can intern a minimum of 24 hours per week are preferred. While we will make this a very rewarding internship experience for you, note this is an unpaid internship. NOTE: Local Washington, DC Metro Area (DC, MD or VA) Candidates Only, unless you are relocating to the DC area at your own expense.