Job ID | 2365 | Company | Accion Washington, DC |
About Accion:
Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a trailblazing legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. We catalyze financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable solutions at scale for the 1.8 billion people who are left out of, or poorly served by, the financial sector. For more than 60 years, Accion has helped tens of millions of people through our work with more than 200 partners in 63 countries. More at http://www.accion.org.
About Accion Venture Lab:
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. Accion Venture Lab, part of Accion, is a leading early-stage investor in inclusive fintech, providing seed-first capital and strategic support to innovative startups that are meeting the financial needs of underserved people globally. Accion Venture Lab has invested in more than 65 early-stage startups that operate in over 30 countries worldwide with a record of social impact and financial returns. More at https://www.accion.org/venturelab
Position Summary
Accion Venture Lab seeks a Summer Intern to support the team in positioning Accion Venture Lab as a leading investor in the inclusive finance space. The intern will work closely with the Head of Community on communications strategy and implementation for the flagship events of the year: CEO Forum and Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit (September 10-12, 2024) as well as supporting with social media, content coordination, data collection, and industry engagement. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in events marketing and communications and learn more about ecosystem community building, impact investing and inclusive finance. The targeted timing for this internship is from June until the end of August, 20 hours per week.
Position Responsibilities
Position Qualifications
Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.