Community Development Fund Intern

ABOUT NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is a network of organizations and individuals dedicated to creating a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well. We work with community leaders, policymakers, and institutions to advance solutions and build the will to solve America’s persistent racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides, and to make a Just Economy a national priority and a local reality. This vision is the foundation of the Just Economy Pledge. 

NCRC’s unique mix of research, investigations, investments, media, grant-making, training, advocacy, litigation, lending, convening,g and facilitation strengthens communities of historic disinvestment, expands economic mobility, holds public and private institutions accountable for their impacts, and informs local and national leaders, policymakers and the private sector.

Established in 2007 and certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in 2012, NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF) is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to help bridge the racial wealth divide in America’s underserved communities.

NCRC CDF is a subsidiary of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). 

NCRC CDF invests in affordable housing development and provides access to capital and business support services nationwide. We leverage our cultural competencies in support of small business sustainability and access to affordable housing across the country with an emphasis on Black, Latino, and low-income communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The intern will support the mission of the NCRC Community Development Fund Inc. (NCRC CDF) which is to equip entrepreneurs with the insights, tools, and strategies to strengthen their businesses and set themselves apart in a changing landscape. The intern will provide ongoing program support and help develop educational resources to better equip business owners. 

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

The Community Development Fund Intern is responsible for the following tasks:

• Assisting with developing educational resources for entrepreneurs
• Scheduling one-on-one and group business counseling sessions
• Connecting clients to appropriate business resources and ensuring follow-up as appropriate
• Research foundations and government agencies to identify grant opportunities for small businesses 
• Performing necessary community outreach to increase awareness and usage of the Community Development Services’ business services
• Collaborate with the Marketing department to research, draft, and post social media content, blog posts, and monthly program-specific newsletters
• Participate in and assist with coordinating logistics for workshops and event(s).
• Organize files and folders and perform other administrative tasks 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Small Business Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably enrolled in an undergraduate program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Understanding of small business development 
• Ability to work effectively with entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
• High initiative and proactive leadership
• Ability to work independently, quickly, and meet deadlines
• Must possess critical- and strategic-thinking skills and apply them as appropriate
• Strong writing, editing, oral, research, digital, and relationship-building skills
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Access, MS Word
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment – individual must be highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail

LOCATION: 

• This position is based in Washington, DC near McPherson Square Metro as part of a hybrid environment with Tuesdays, Thursdays, and sometimes Wednesdays in the office.

This paid internship provides a monthly stipend of up to $1800 for a maximum of 30 hours of work per week.