Business Advisor Support Intern (Filipino, Thai, or Vietnamese)

Internship Opportunity Position Summary

Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Advisor Support Intern to assist our Business Advisor team in serving small businesses throughout NYC.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students or early-career professionals interested in small business development, community economic empowerment, and access-to-capital work. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to business counseling, loan application support, and community engagement while learning how a CDFI supports diverse low-to-moderate income businesses.

Key Responsibilities (Support Role)

• Participate in outreach activities throughout NYC , including events, tabling, and community partner engagement.
• Provide translation/interpretation (Tagalog/Thai/Vietnamese ↔ English) during client meetings and workshops, as needed.
• Assist Business Advisors with client intake, scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Support preparation of loan application packages by gathering documentation, organizing files, and ensuring completeness.
• Help maintain accurate client records in Salesforce and assist with data entry/reporting.
• Help develop and distribute workshop and marketing materials on topics such as financial literacy, digital marketing, and business planning.
• Conduct basic market research and collect community resource information to strengthen REDC's services.
• Shadow Business Advisors to gain hands-on learning in counseling, small business operations, and loan processing.

What We're Looking For

• Current student or recent graduate (Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field preferred).
• Interest in economic development, community impact, entrepreneurship, and small business finance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Salesforce or CRM experience a plus (training provided).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a mission-driven team.
• Commitment to supporting diverse low-to-moderate-income communities.
• Willingness and ability to work in-person in Flushing and occasionally travel to other NYC boroughs.
• Fluent in Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese (spoken and written) – required

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working in a mission-driven nonprofit CDFI.
• Exposure to small business counseling, lending processes, and financial education.
• Opportunity to strengthen bilingual professional communication skills.
• Networking with local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and finance professionals.
• Professional mentorship and potential pathways for future employment in business advising, community development, or economic inclusion.

Internship Details

• Schedule: Flexible; part-time (10-15 hours per week) during the semester; full-time option in summer.
• Compensation: Paid internship (hourly rate, commensurate with experience).
• Location: On-site in NYC area