Operations Intern
Description:
As part of its mission to foster a sense of global responsibility among the next generation of U.S. leaders and consumers, Mercado Global accepts a limited number of U.S. students as interns at both our New Haven and Panajachel, Guatemala offices. The internship offers the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a non- profit organization while becoming familiar with the growing fair trade industry.The Operations Intern will assist the Operations Associate in fulfillment and shipping of orders, including coordination of imports/exports and providing order and packaging instructions to our Guatemala production team. Other responsibilities will include assisting with sourcing of raw materials, supervising creation of technical specs for new products, and offering general support to all teams.
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills required. Fluency in Spanish required. Proficient and extremely comfortable with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite programs. Experience and/or knowledge of fashion industry or marketing preferred. Graphic design and copy writing experience preferred.
Paid Internship Info:
Unpaid
Start Date:
June 1, 2012
End Date:
, August 10, 2012
Deadline:
March 23, 2012Additional Info:
Internship Location: New Haven, Connecticut, United StatesTags:How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Nora Collins at development@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Operations Internship” in the subject line of your email.
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By combining business savvy with an innovative structure, Mercado Global helps rural women in Guatemala successfully connect to sales opportunities with specialty retailers and catalogs in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale, lifting their families out of poverty and gaining the skills and support they need to address other local challenges. Mercado Global’s sales partners include Levi Strauss Stores and ABC Carpet and Home, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Elle Decor Magazine, and others have showcased the organization’s designs.
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