Company: Youth Speak Collective
Address: 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. Suite #11
Location: Pacoima, CA
Application Deadline: No Deadline
Position: Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 02/04/13 — ? (Flexible)
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Description
Youth Speak Media Solutions (YSMS) is a youth led business venture that takes young people from the Northeast San Fernando Valley and pairs them with working professionals to produce high-quality videos and photos for local businesses, non-profit organizations, and foundations.
Job Description: The Business Intern will be directly involved in contributing to the development, refinement, and growth of YSMS. Candidates must be able to ensure strategic and tactical management decisions and assist in the development of new business ideas while leading in the creation of a business plan.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of the business end of social enterprise
- Lead in the development of infrastructure needed for YSMS to grow
- Create policies and procedures as needed for social enterprise
- Assist in the creation of a strategic and business plan
- Attended conferences, meetings and participate in outreach events as needed
- Attend weekly team meetings
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current College student
- An individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who is innovative, flexible, persistent and ambitious
- Must be comfortable working in a team environment
- Bilingual and/or bicultural, but not necessary
- Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Willingness to work some non-traditional hours and Saturdays as required.
- A self-starter with the ability to work successfully with little supervision
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access
- Have at least one year prior experience in given field
- Enthusiastic, detail-oriented and eager to learn
- Valid driver’s license
