Things have been pretty crazy this year. From traveling for speaking engagements, to freelance pieces, to working on a BIG writing project, to still being at Columbia full-time, it’s all gotten a little bit nuts. After some reflection, I realized something…I need an intern! 

I am looking for an enthusiastic young person with an interest in writing, non-profits, and sustainable development to help me with a lot of stuff (described in full below). The coolest part, in my opinion, is that they will be able to have their hands in a lot of different projects ranging from my writing work, to supporting Onwards, the dope organization I’m on the Board of, as they grow. Instead of being cramped in a limited position, I will be able to adapt and mold the internship to fit the needs and passions of whomever takes on the role.

As a semi-broke college student, I can’t offer payment, but I can offer a bunch of other stuff ranging from the potential for school credit, to food, to life and writing advice of dubious credibility, to effusive recommendations for future positions (based on performance, of course). It’s a part-time position and most of it can be done from home, so it’s ideal for someone who wants to be involved, but needs a large amount of flexibility.

If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please shoot an email to pippa@pippabiddle.com with a 300 word description of why you would make a great intern.

Necessary Qualifications

• Organization and Timeliness
• A strong work ethic
• An enthusiasm for independent projects.
• An interest in non-profits, sustainable development, and/or the Dominican Republic.
• Preference given to residents of NYC.

Description of Responsibilities

• Onwards Support:
  • University Outreach and Community Management
  • Material Creation and Distribution
• Research: You will help with research specifically pertaining to sustainable development and volunteer travel. This will include reading (and taking notes on) journal articles, transcribing interviews, and more.
• Life Management and Scheduling: You will assist Pippa in scheduling her life and managing projects…because she is terrible at it.
• Time Commitment: 8-15 hours a week until May 30, 2016 (with the possibility of extension based on performance) 
  • Note: If you are based in NYC, you will be expected to spend 4-6 of those hours each week working directly with Pippa in person. Other hours can be done from home.

What You Will Learn

• Research Skills
• Writing Skills
• Knowledge of Nonprofit Management
• Administrative and Scheduling Skills

What I Can Offer 

• Lunch/Snacks whenever you are working with Pippa in person.
• Guidance and advice on personal writing projects.
• Potential for school credit depending on your universities policies on internships.
• A whole lot of gratefulness and (if you do a good job) dope recommendation letters from both Onwards and myself.

How to apply

If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please shoot an email to pippa@pippabiddle.com with a 300 word description of why you would make a great intern.

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