Innovation and Environment Internship–Washington, DC

Organization: Banyan Global

Job Title: Innovation and Environment Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Hours and Compensation: Unpaid/travel stipend

Application Deadline: May 31

Posted on: May 11

Organization Overview

Banyan Global is a development consulting firm that works seamlessly across four practice areas: inclusive financial services, enterprise development, health and gender. Banyan Global is recruiting a full-time intern to assist in research, writing, and program coordination it the Washington, D.C. office. Anticipated functions include researching best practices and innovative approaches to economic development, using information and communications technology (ICT) and social media for market development, and coordinating program activities and new business initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in international development, ICT and social media, environmental sustainability, and/or economic development. Some previous international experience and/or language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

The intern’s anticipated responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct web-based research on ICT for development and uses of social media and social networks for economic development;
• Conduct web-based research on environmental policy and the intersection between environmental sustainability and livelihoods;
• Liaise with partner organizations in host countries;
• Manage small-scale pilot programs, including defining problems and obstacles, identifying solutions, and documenting lessons learned;
• Assist with New Business activities, including drafting of content for Banyan Global newsletters, project profiles, success stories, and corporate capabilities statements;
• Assist with additional research tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Coursework in international development, environmental policy, business, ICT and social networking or related areas;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Computer, internet, and communications technology skills;
• Highly motivated and creative individuals;
• Able to work well both independently and with a team.

How to Apply:

Apply with cover letter and CV to http://www.banyanglobal.com/careers.php (please be sure to look under “All Jobs”). We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer.