Program & Operations Development Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Program & Operations Development Intern

Job Title :

Program & Operations Development Intern

Job Category :

Workforce Development

Department / Group :

Programming - Workforce Dev

Job Code / Req# : Location :

Saint Paul, MN

Travel Required : Yes

Level / Salary Range :

Unpaid

Position Type : Part-time

HR Contact : Jade Adams

Date Posted : ASAP

Will Train Applicant(s) :

Yes

Posting Expires : Until Filled.

External Posting URL :

http : / / thesannehfoundation.org / about -us / careers /

Description

Sanneh Foundation Mission

The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable.

Values : Accountability

Caring

Growth & Learning

Respect

Adaptability

Position DescriptionRole and Responsibilities

Learn Sanneh's organizational history, become familiar with core programs, activities, and major events.

Learn & support finance and operations teams with projects and tasks as assigned that relate to learning objectives.

Become familiar with the chart of accounts as it relates to organizational units and various program budgets. Learn and support Accounts Payable & Receivable.

Contribute to the development of program materials, such as presentations, financial reports, and board materials.

During this internship, the intern will have the opportunity to :

Practice the beginning fundamentals of finance and operations for a 100+ employee organization. Potential tasks include :

Google Suite's architecture

Facility logistics and planning

Building controls (BAC)

Policy review and implementation

Inventory controls

Financial policy review

Approved vendor management

Accounts Receivable and Payable support

Financial reporting

Employee lifecycle supports

Improve written and verbal communication skills through the creation of program materials and participation in meetings.

Gain exposure to the operations and culture of a dual-track nonprofit organization focused on social determinants of health.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the program or project lifecycle within a nonprofit organization.

Observe basics of planning, marketing, and organization of community events that promote Sanneh’s programs, increase visibility, and attract stakeholders.

Collaborate with other programming team members and stakeholders to gather input and ensure program alignment with organizational goals.

Provide shadowing administrative support to other departments as needed.

Preferred Education & Qualifications

These are recommended, but each lifelong learning journey is unique. Life experiences and passion are just as important as formal training or education. We welcome intern applicants to apply even if they do not think they are qualified.

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a business, finance, marketing, or nonprofit management program.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Presentations, Drive)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

A demonstrated interest in the mission of The Sanneh Foundation, business, finance, accounting, and / or operations and facility management.

Experience working with different cultures, religions and world views and students who speak or are learning Hmong, Karen, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment :

This is a part-time internship with a duration of approximately 12 weeks. Common start and end dates for interns to align with Sanneh programming changes based on summer and school year needs include : January - May (Spring); June - August (Summer Intensive); September - December (Fall) or September - May (Academic School Year) The expected time commitment can be discussed and may be flexible based on the intern's availability and requirements of an academic institution or external program.

Compensation :

This is an unpaid internship, offering valuable learning experiences and the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission. The Sanneh Foundation is committed to supporting the academic success of our interns and will work closely with their academic institution to provide course credit when applicable.

Benefits

403(b)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Aflac

Physical Demands and other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION : See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

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