We’re a team of passionate professionals who LOVE the work we do, the communities we do it for AND the people we do it with! If you or someone you know has an inherent interest in entrepreneurship and wants to come on board to help us empower small business for big change, then introduce yourself and let’s work!
Currently, we are not accepting applications or resume submissions for full or part time employment, but check back for future vacancies.
A list of potential internship opportunities for the 2024-25 academic year is below.
POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (INTERN)
A. OVERVIEW OF OPPORTUNITY
CIC is looking for a student to join its team in the role of Programs and Operations Specialist. Working at CIC is a unique opportunity to be fully involved in a diverse organization and the chosen applicant will have a meaningful impact in the development of a local community organization that supports small businesses. The Programs and Operations Specialist will be offered a variety of experiences, including but not limited to the following:
B. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Programs and Operations Specialist will experience the organic process of entrepreneurship not only through assigned projects but also through the stories and daily realities of CIC clients as they launch and grow their businesses. CIC maintains intimate relationships with its entrepreneurs in order to ensure full and ongoing support.
Students will hone their communication skills through CIC’s education programs and stakeholder engagement, expand their knowledge of business through the loan program and through the interaction with clients applying for financing.
C. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
D. SCHEDULE
The Programs and Operations Specialist will collaborate with the Operations Coordinator and the Director of Programs to establish a mutually agreeable, required, and consistent schedule of 10-20 hrs/wk. We request that the student work in the office two to four days per week depending on their hours. CIC understands classes are a priority and as such, some flexibility with remote work is allowed as needed. Our office is located at 300 Preston Ave. Suite 201, Charlottesville VA. Our office is located at 300 Preston Ave. Suite 206, Charlottesville VA.
E. COMPENSATION
This role pays $15.00 dollars per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
HOW TO APPLY:
For consideration for opportunities during the 2024-2025 academic year, please email a resume and cover letter to Sarah Gibbons at sarah@cicville.org.
POSITION TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (INTERN)
A. OVERVIEW OF OPPORTUNITY
CIC is looking for a student to join its team in the capacity of Communications Assistant. Working at CIC is a unique opportunity for students to be fully involved in a local and diverse organization. Students will be offered an array of experiences to include: developing marketing materials and client outreach, evaluating and monitoring success metrics associated with the financing and education of entrepreneurs, researching organizational funding opportunities and writing grants, arranging special events, website and social media management, developing programmatic elements, assisting with micro loan applications and proposals. Interns can be assured of having a meaningful impact in the development of a local community organization that supports small businesses.
B. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Communications Assistant will experience the organic process of entrepreneurship not only through projects assigned but also through the stories and daily realities of CIC clients as they launch and grow their businesses. CIC maintains intimate relationships with its entrepreneur clients in order to ensure full support. Therefore, will similarly have strong connections with the struggles and triumphs of business.
Students will learn the art of communication through CIC’s education programs and stakeholder engagement, the basics of business through the training courses and live client examples (Conducting interviews, writing stories, successful fundraising strategies, community impact measurement, researching businesses, and collecting information.) Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to branch out and learn about other parts of CIC.
The Communications Assistant will experience the organic process of entrepreneurship not only through assigned projects but also through the stories and daily realities of CIC clients as they launch and grow their businesses. CIC maintains intimate relationships with its entrepreneurs in order to ensure full and ongoing support.
Students will hone their communication skills through CIC’s educational programs and stakeholder engagement and expand their knowledge of business throughout the course of their internship.
C. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
D. SCHEDULE
The Communications Assistant will collaborate with the Operations Coordinator and the Director of Lending and Operations to establish a mutually agreeable, required, and consistent schedule of 10-20 hrs/wk. We request that the student work in the office two to four days per week depending on their hours. CIC understands classes are a priority and as such, some flexibility with remote work is allowed as needed. Our office is located at 300 Preston Ave. Suite 201, Charlottesville VA. Our office is located at 300 Preston Ave. Suite 206, Charlottesville VA.
E. COMPENSATION
The student will be compensated $15.00 dollars per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
HOW TO APPLY:
For consideration for opportunities during the 2024-2025 academic year, please email a resume and cover letter to Sarah Gibbons at sarah@cicville.org.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COLLABORATIVE
Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) is a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) with a mission of strengthening our community and contributing to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing and networking.
CIC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, race, traits historically associated with race, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, sex or gender (which includes harassment and discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.