Executive Intern at Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - United States | NY, US | Rezi

Executive Intern at Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - United States

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About the Role

The Executive Intern provides administrative support to the Executive and Association teams at MSF USA, offering practical learning experience for those interested in international humanitarian work and NGO administration.

Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain materials on the internal Association website called the Souk.
  • Contribute to compiling content for the monthly association newsletter.
  • Draft minutes and summaries for the Association Committee, all staff meetings, and other meetings.
  • Maintain and update the Association Wall.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for the annual General Assembly, other associative events, and Board of Directors meetings.
  • Support the Association team on maintaining and updating database and admin systems for MSF USA association members.
  • Maintain the intern Asana projects and guidelines.
  • Contribute to other projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
  • Initiative and confidence to ask questions in a fast-paced work environment.
  • A genuine commitment to MSF's humanitarian principles and general understanding of international current events.
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
  • No supervisory responsibility.

Skills

  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals.
  • Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators.
  • Anticipating and adopting innovations in digital and technology applications.
  • Determining and analyzing trends from data to assist in compiling reports.
  • Planning and managing small project work assignments.
  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands.
  • Applying knowledge of MSF-USA and the industry to advance organizational goals.

Location

  • New York, NY

Work Type

  • On-site
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Internship

Salary/Compensations

  • $18.00 per hour

About the Company

  • Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to people in need in over 70 countries, guided by principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality.
  • MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications.
  • MSF USA welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join in working toward the organization's social mission.

Equal Opportunity

  • MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.
  • We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
  • We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
  • We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.