POSITION OVERVIEW:
PCI has identified innovation as one of seven strategic directions. Over the next 3 years it will seek to embed innovation within its culture and structures, coining the process as PCInnovAtion. It is a means by which we continuously unleash the creativity of our people, and foster it towards concrete and remarkable outcomes for our beneficiaries, our donors and the world. It is an approach that incorporates intentional innovation structures and pathways, as well as a culture and practice, that enables us to elevate the dimension of performance in all that we do and the ways in which we do it. Through PCInnovAtion, innovation will come from every person, every unit and every country. It will be directed to solve our greatest development challenges, increase our operational efficiencies, and improve the capacity of our people and the productivity of our environment. It will inspire everyone to play a more active role in our noble cause and create a place where the words "That's not how we do it here" are replaced with "How can we do it differently to vastly improve results." PCInnovAtion will ensure that PCI is recognized globally as the most innovative organization in our field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We seek an intern that can assist in the start-up process. Applicants should be:
- Excited and motivated to learn about innovation as a focus
- Willing and able to think unconventionally
- Good at research and summarizing analysis
- Willing to assist in detailed planning
- Applicants must be a current student and either able to receive academic credit or able to provide an official letter from the school stating that the internship contributes to intern's education.
WORK WILL INCLUDE:
- Research and preparation for innovation training (beginning in February)
- Logistics and support for mock innovation prototyping day
- Logistics and preparation for innovation launch day (approximately March 30)
- Compilation, verification and entry of past innovations within our tracking system
SCHEDULE:
We are looking for dedicated individuals willing to commit to a 4 month minimum internship of 15 hours per week during business hours. This internship is an unpaid position and located at 5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92123.
