EcoVentures International

Working with EVI provides an opportunity to experience first-hand the process of establishing and growing an organization working in the international development field. Interns are involved in the daily operations as well as the implementation of our larger strategic direction.

We are currently seeking to fill five internship positions with the following individual focuses:

- Knowledge Management and Online Communications

- Program Support

- Marketing and Development

- Research

See job descriptions below.  Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and 1-2 page writing sample to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Please write name of desired position in subject line.


Knowledge Management and Online Communications Internship

EVI is in need of a Knowledge Management and Online Communications Intern to support the website development and optimize its use.  We are interested in exploring different Web2.0 and networking platforms such as Ning and various CMS systems, so a to effectively and productively disseminate EVI’s research, current activities, and latest news and learning.

Qualifications: – Website development experience (Joomla knowledge preferred) – Experience utilizing the rapidly developing online networks – Graphic design experience preferred – Highly organized and detail oriented – Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines – Initiative, enthusiasm, drive, and curiosity – Ability to work effectively, both independently and on a team – Interest in innovative and sustainable development work and environmental entrepreneurship – Management skills a plus.

Commitment: A minimum of 10 to 20 hours weekly commitment for 3 to 6 months. Start date: Immediately. This is an unpaid internship, with potential for transition into staff position.

Benefits: Flexible schedule. Opportunity to work in part from home. Great opportunity to improve and develop website development and management skills, exposure to microenterprise development and the sustainable and international development fields. Cooperative, participative and open work environment. 

Marketing and Development Internship

EVI has an immediate opening for a Marketing and Development Intern to support our development strategy.  Major responsibilities include:

• Writing grant proposals, reports and updates;
• Planning and facilitating fundraising events and campaigns;
• Coordinating correspondence with donors, including newsletter distribution and thank-you letters;
• Maintaining the donor database and overseeing the data entry process;
• Researching new funding sources, donor campaigns, corporate sponsors and foundation grants

Qualifications: – Some fundraising experience and familiarity with non-profit management – Experience with  donor database management – Knowledge of SalesForce a plus -- Excellent writing and communication skills – Experience writing grant proposals – Highly organized and detail oriented -- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully meet multiple deadlines -- Initiative, enthusiasm, drive, and curiosity -- Ability to work effectively, both independently and on a team -- Interest in innovative and sustainable development work and environmental entrepreneurship -- Management skills a plus.

Commitment: A minimum of 20 hours weekly commitment as soon as available until December 2008, with full time commitment preferred.  This is an unpaid internship, with potential for extension and future funding.

Benefits: Flexible schedule. Great opportunity to improve and develop donor database management skills and fundraising skills, exposure to microenterprise development and the sustainable and international development fields. Cooperative, participative and open work environment. 

Program Support Internship                                                  

EVI is in need of two Program Interns to assist team members with the following: project and grant research; creation of website content and other educational and promotional materials; coordination of brown bags, happy hours, workshops and other informational and fundraising events; general administration, including drafting letters, coordinating mailings, and maintaining program files and contact databases. 

Qualifications -- Excellent writing, research, and editing skills -- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines -- Computer savvy -- Initiative, enthusiasm, drive, and curiosity -- Ability to work effectively, both independently and on a team -- Interest in innovative sustainable development work and environmental entrepreneurship -- Experience in East Africa a plus -- knowledge of French, Kreyol, and/or kiSwahili a plus -- Website development and management skills a plus 

Commitment: A minimum of 20 hours weekly commitment from August to December 2007. 30 hour commitment preferred. This is an unpaid internship. 

Benefits: Flexible schedule. Great exposure to microenterprise development and the sustainable development field. Cooperative, participative and open work environment.



Research and Analysis Internship