Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that's gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunities, spanning more than 100 countries and 5 million borrowers.
As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full-time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva's team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.
Kiva's values:Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.
Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.
Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.
Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.
Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.
Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.
This Kiva internship is a 6-month, part-time (24 - 32 hours per week), United States-based, remote volunteer position.
Role overview:The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for generating key revenue for the organization - primarily in loan volume and grants. The team partners with high net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations to co-create and accelerate economic development through major gifts, matching crowdfunded loans, and launching global customer and employee engagement campaigns with Kiva.
Your Role:As the Strategic Partnerships Intern, you will play a critical role in supporting and scaling Kiva's newly enhanced Managed Lending partnership experience. This role will support launching product updates to Kiva's partners, including creating documentation, generating reports, setting up new accounts, and ongoing operational support for account management. You will have the opportunity to test product improvements, provide feedback, and help coordinate partner insights to continue refining the experience. In this role, you will also be collaborating cross-functionally to update product demos and campaign planning assets.
Key responsibilities include:Ensuring data integrity in Salesforce, updating records, and helping create efficiencies in reportingCommunicating product & campaign updates cross-functionally to promote internal alignmentPreparing partner dashboards and account setup for new product transitionsCollaborating with Kiva Product and Creative teams to update demos, documentation, and partner assetsProviding account management support to ongoing employee and/or customer engagement campaigns for partnersTesting and providing feedback on product improvementsProviding ongoing operational support for the Strategic Partnerships TeamPreferred qualifications:At least 21 years of age or older by January 21, 2025Able to commit to the full 6-month termStrong critical thinking, with an eye for detail and ownership of your workEnjoys problem-solving and relationship-buildingStrong written and verbal communicationHighly proactive and able to work independentlyHighly organized individual with an aptitude for working in a start-up environment.Intermediate skills in Google Docs, Word, Excel, and PowerPointComfort and familiarity working with a technical productKiva's Internship is a part-time volunteer position, however, to help offset some expenses, Kiva will provide a modest stipend of $800 a month (before taxes) to its volunteers. Please note that the stipend is considered taxable income and we expect interns to do their own research as to how this may affect their personal/tax implications.
The weekly time commitment for a Kiva Internship is 24 - 32 hours per week, from January 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025. Please make sure you have the availability to commit to the entire internship period before submitting an application.
A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!
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