Illume Branch Intern
About Starfish Project: Starfish Project was established in 2006 to empower exploited women in Asia. The Project developed a socially responsible jewelry business in order to provide women with alternative employment and a range of holistic care opportunities. In 2011, the project has grown to support approximately 35 women in 2 different cities, primarily through the jewelry company where women have taken on new levels of responsibility and leadership, and are able to provide for their families through meaningful employment. Starfish Project also provides opportunities for women to heal and grow through counseling, vocational training, language acquisition, family education benefits and health care access, as well as providing housing in our women's shelter. Starfish Project is committed to restoring hope for each woman that enters its doors. For more information, please visit www.starfish-project.com.
About the Illume Branch: The Starfish Project Illume Branch is the newest addition to the growing network of Starfish Project branches. Set to open for production in March 2013, the Illume Branch seeks to develop its own systems of production and holistic care to suit the needs of its office culture, using the original Starfish Project branch's systems as a framework. The Illume Branch Intern will have the opportunity to work closely with the staff and observe the development and maintenance of all aspects of the Illume Branch.
Location: Asia
Department: Starfish Project Illume Branch
Purpose of Role: To oversee production and office management in absence of Director of Illume Branch
Commitment: June - August 2013, Full-time
Reports to: Director of Illume Branch
Staff directly reporting to this position: None
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily ongoing operations of the office
- Keep track of and report any problems to Director, and work together to see them resolved
- Make sure the systems set in place are functioning on a timely basis.
- Be available for whatever unforeseen things may occur.
- Assist with various tasks pertaining to (but not limited to) jewelry production, shelter management, and office management
Qualification and Experience
- Good people skills and willingness to communicate with other staff.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a new situation
- Experience in management
- Experience working in a cross-cultural or diverse environment, a plus
Benefits
- Experience working in an international business in an overseas office
- Work directly with beneficiaries
- Bi-lingual, multi-cultural work environment
- Professional reference and work experience to add to your portfolio
Not Included
- Cost of travel to Asia or US Office
- Daily living expenses
- Health Insurance
- Visa and visa application fees
