A dear friend and colleague is currently seeking an intern for a project that is very up Girl w/Pen’s alley.   The position would be great for a young woman (a student or recent grad) with amazing research, writing and tech skills who is looking for some cool work experience.  The person should be NY based and the job starts asap.  Here are the deets, with a contact email at the end.  Thanks for passing it on!

The Silverleaf Foundation

The Silverleaf Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a private grantmaker focused on women’s issues, education, local communities in New York and Connecticut, and health issues.

Research Associate Position

Location: New York, NY

This position with the Silverleaf Foundation is a full-time paid Research Associate role. Work will involve developing a “map” of the women’s movement by tracking the issues, organizations, and money targeted to women and girls. In addition, the Research Associate will research information associated with building a “business case for women”. The Research Associate will regularly accompany the President and other associated members of the Foundation to various meetings and participate in conference calls with researchers and leaders of the women’s movement to discuss the work and articulate findings. After each meeting, the Research Associate will be responsible for incorporating changes into the main document and addressing any necessary follow-up items and research. Compensation will be negotiated based on the Research Associate’s experience and the length of the engagement.

Required Skills

Strong fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential)

Strong Internet research and organizational skills and willingness to independently follow leads an

explore issues in greater depth

Excellent attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Superior writing skills

General knowledge of and interest in the women’s movement

Reliable and organized

Strong work ethic and ability to initiate/self-starter

Application

Research Associates are selected on a rolling basis.

Applicants should email a resume to WomensFundingMovement@gmail.com, and thereafter an interview will be scheduled.