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20 Mar 2015

Internship Microfinance Client Services Internship

Accion – Posted by glerner –  Anywhere

Job Description

Accion is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas that increases access to business credit, makes loans, and provides training, which enable entrepreneurs to realize their dreams and be catalysts for positive economic and social change.

Client Service Interns:
•Learn about microfinance from an innovative leader in the microfinance industry.

•Learn first-hand about credit approval and successful credit/business management.

•Experience the passion and brilliance of small-business entrepreneurs and their impact on economic growth.

•Provide important loan assistance support to the lending staff and help to fulfill Accion’s mission.

•Develop personal professionalism by focusing on service, outstanding results, accountability and critical thinking.

•Learn about Accion’s values-based organizational culture and best practices for nonprofit management and mission impact.

Requirements:
•6 month commitment of 15-20 hours per week; mornings or afternoons.

•Commitment to Accion’s mission, delivering superior client-service and learning about microfinance.

•Personal integrity and responsibility; excellent judgment and accountability.

•Proactive and skilled at anticipating needs; strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

•Outstanding team player; independent and relational, positive attitude.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

•Although unpaid, you will gain valuable professional development experience, and may be eligible to earn credit towards your degree.

•Preference will be given to applicants located in Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Phoenix or Tucson, where our Accion offices operate.

How to Apply

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to Grace Lerner at [email protected].

Job Categories: Economic Development. Job Types: Internship. Job Tags: business development, community development, Microfinance, and non-profit.

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