We are looking for three talented, driven and curious college/university or graduate students, who have a can-do attitude, approach work with vigor and determination, learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, for a Fall Fellowship beginning mid-August through mid-December.

Fall Fellows will work with a team of experts on issues of women and entrepreneurship and contribute to and gain skills in many areas including:

– Research and data analysis

– Synthesizing findings and developing issue briefs

– Developing and executing communications and social media strategy

– Developing and executing creative strategies

Fall Fellows will be responsible for daily/weekly tasks and completing a culminating project they can use in their portfolio or resume. The Fellow will be managed by and work closely with the staff. Assignments could include: Analysis of Shark Tank data – participation, performance, and investment to women; Updates to Fact Sheets and other materials; Creation of Issue Briefs or Fact Sheets on women entrepreneurs, related/relevant issues, and impact; Curating, drafting, or editing content for the NWBC social media channels; Drafting Press Releases; Event Support; Support with the Redesign of the Organizational Website; Graphic Design; Contact Management; Research to support Talking Points, Op-Eds, and Speeches.

The program will also include leadership and professional development programming and mentorship opportunities.

A successful candidate will:

• Be a team player with a positive attitude; good sense of humor is a plus!
• Have strong critical skills and attention to detail
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; as well as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn; and have a willingness to learn other software/programs.
• Have proven and highly effective organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills
• Have an ability to multitask and shift priorities, and work under tight deadlines
• Be committed to the organizational mission

**If you have completed coursework in statistics and have proficiency with statistical software (Stata preferred) from either coursework or another internship, there are research opportunities available; please let us know if you are interested. Potential projects include: Analysis of the SBA’s Small Business Investment Company program and the performance of women-led funds or Analysis of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners.

This fellowship is unpaid, based in Washington, DC, and requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week and can be used for college credit. The attire is generally business casual; advance notice will be given for the few exceptions. We have a steadfast, collaborative and no-drama work setting.

To apply: Please submit a resume and brief statement on why you are interested in this fellowship (maximum 500 words) to chair@nwbc.gov. The deadline to apply is August 7th, 2015.