About the role#
Cornerstone Advocacy Service is seeking an Operations Intern to support the daily functions of our organization. This role provides hands-on experience in a non-profit environment focused on advocacy, support, and violence prevention. You will work directly with the Operations Manager to ensure our administrative systems run efficiently.
What you'll do#
- Handle general office duties such as filing, answering phones, data entry, and managing correspondence.
- Coordinate meetings and events by preparing materials and providing logistical support.
- Help manage tasks and prioritize daily operations.
- Conduct research to help improve administrative processes and support organizational initiatives.
- Maintain and organize paper and electronic filing systems, including a specific project focused on file retention and destruction.
- Assist the Operations Manager with scheduling interviews, organizing candidate materials, and supporting new hire onboarding.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a relevant degree program, such as Business Administration.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize your workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with team members.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom, along with general comfort using technology.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and handle confidential information with discretion.
- A commitment to the mission of Cornerstone and a passion for social justice.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- The role is full-time with weekday availability required.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Cornerstone Advocacy Service
Cornerstone Advocacy Service is a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Founded in 1983, the group provides education and crisis response services for individuals and families. It focuses on issues such as domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people.
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