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Organization:Accion East and OnlineLocation:New YorkUnited States
Opportunity Type: Internship
About the Organization:
Accion East and Online is a member of the U.S. Accion network. It is a nonprofit microfinance organization that provides lending and financial education to entrepreneurs nationwide. It helps local businesses and communities grow by driving job creation and retention with each microloan.
About the Job:
Accion East and Online is seeking a Bilingual Microlending Intern. S/he will work closely with the Accion loan consultants to grow and strengthen the lending portfolio. From the beginning of the microlending process, s/he will provide outreach and intake while assisting in the stages of document collection and final disbursal gaining a valuable knowledge about domestic microfinance. This unpaid internship based in New York is from September 2013 until December 2013.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Identify, initiate, and manage strategic community partnerships in new markets. Increase quality referrals from entities such as financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, accountants, lawyers, student-run microfinance groups, and direct to small businesses;
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful customer service to clients' inquiries about organization's loan program and requirements;
- Work directly with clients to obtain application information and documentation for individuals who pre-qualify for a small business loan;
- Review loan documentation regarding applicants' financial ability to repay a loan;
- Represent organization at networking events, financial education seminars, and university microfinance community meetings, positioning our organization as a leader in alternative financing.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish required;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Commitment to the field of microfinance and Accion;
- Knowledge of credit and/or small business a plus.
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