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A dear friend and colleague is currently seeking an intern for a project that is very up Girl w\/Pen’s alley. \u00c2\u00a0 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.\u00c2\u00a0 The person should be NY based and the job starts asap.\u00c2\u00a0 Here are the deets, with a contact email at the end.\u00c2\u00a0 Thanks for passing it on!<\/p>\n
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The Silverleaf Foundation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The Silverleaf Foundation (the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Foundation\u00e2\u20ac\u009d) is a private grantmaker focused on women’s issues, education, local communities in New York and Connecticut, and health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Research Associate Position<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Location: New York, NY<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n This position with the Silverleaf Foundation is a full-time paid Research Associate role. <\/span>Work will involve developing a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153map\u00e2\u20ac\u009d of the women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s movement by tracking the issues, organizations, and money targeted to women and girls. <\/span>In addition, the Research Associate will research information associated with building a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153business case for women\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. <\/span>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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s movement to discuss the work and articulate findings. <\/span>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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s experience and the length of the engagement. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Required Skills<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Strong fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential)<\/span><\/p>\n Strong Internet research and organizational skills and willingness to independently follow leads an<\/span><\/p>\n explore issues in greater depth<\/span><\/p>\n Excellent attention to detail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span>Interpersonal skills<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span>Superior writing skills<\/span><\/p>\n General knowledge of and interest in the women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s movement <\/span><\/p>\n Reliable and organized<\/span><\/p>\n Strong work ethic and ability to initiate\/self-starter<\/span><\/p>\n