Entrepreneurship Program Assistant

Organization:

The Alliance

Site Supervisor: Wesley Givan

Organization Address:

6420 Hillcroft Ave Houston TX 77081

Organization Description:

The Alliance is a leading nonprofit organization for welcoming and empowering those who face financial, educational, health, language or cultural barriers to realizing their dreams. Beyond core refugee settlement, social-educational, and wellness services, The Alliance houses several innovative social enterprises: Alliance Language Network, the Driver’s Education and Mobility Center, and, The Community Cloth, a microenterprise initiative for artisan refugee women. All increase support for client self-sufficiency and employment opportunities so clients can thrive in our community.

Primary Function:

The intern will provide assistance to the Entrepreneurship Coordinator and Small Business Program Officer with clients with various backgrounds and interest in business. Assistance with the underwriting process (collecting documentation) and case note corrections and updating the team with weekly programmatic activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Overseeing the appointment scheduling and filing
Assisting with the underwriting process
Able to work and have cultural competency
Outreach coordination
Data entry

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with Microsoft Suite
Business Major, Human Resources Major, or Math Major skills vary from clerical to digital literacy