Training and Support Intern

Description

FPWA is an anti-poverty, policy and advocacy nonprofit with a membership network of nearly 170 human service and faith-based organizations. Each year, FPWA reaches 1.5 million low income New Yorkers of all ages, ethnicities, and denominations. FPWA strives to build a city of equal opportunity that reduces poverty, promotes upward mobility, and

creates shared prosperity. FPWA’s mission is to advocate for just public policies and promote the social and economic well-being of greater New York’s most vulnerable by strengthening human service organizations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Training and Support Intern will support the Programs Department with planning and implementing workshops and trainings. In this capacity, the Intern will assist to track and monitor workshop schedules, attendance and logistics. Additionally, the Intern will complete check requests for the timely payment of invoices and keep detailed, accurate records in support of programs. The Intern will work with staff to engage and cultivate relationships with membership, enter and track data, and assist with strategic initiatives that align our program and policy work.

FPWA is currently working remotely given the COVID pandemic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide accounting & record-keeping functions to support Emergency Food & Shelter Program grants
• Support planning and execution of meetings and trainings
• Engage partners around program initiatives
• Perform detailed record keeping functions related to the needs of various programs
• Provide support and assistance to other FPWA projects/units as directed
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Manage various clerical duties

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accounting, finance or business administration undergraduate degree program
• Must be a recipient of Pell, TAP or student loans
• Must be able to work between 12 to 20 hours per week
• Prior clerical or office experience, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking with various stakeholders
• Detail oriented, organized and creative self-starter
• Punctual, reliable, honest and of sound character
• Collaborative and willing to learn

Benefits

COMPENSATION: $15.00 an hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling

We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and will fill the position prior to that date if possible. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME VIA THE WORKABLE APPLICATION LINK (https://apply.workable.com/fpwa/j/0EB4660379/)

No phone calls or other inquiries please.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

FPWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER