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Alternative Investments Program Intern

New York, New York, United States

Title: Alternative Investments Program Intern
Department: SEO Alternative Investments
Reports To: Program Manager, Alternative Investments
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $20 Hourly

Location/Hours

This is a part-time, hybrid position based out of our New York City office. It is expected that some duties will be performed on-site at least 2 days a week and some remotely, with the understanding that government and public health guidelines will help determine the extent to which it is safe to carry out in-person and onsite activities. 

All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire. 

ABOUT SEO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

The SEO Alternative Investments team’s mission is to promote diversity in the alternatives sector by providing education, access, and career development opportunities to early career and experienced professionals traditionally underrepresented in the alternative investments sector. (Learn more here: SEO Alternative Investments)

OVERVIEW

The Alternative Investments Program Intern supports the daily operations of the Alternative Investments’ team through clerical, research, logistical, and data responsibilities. This internship is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to college undergraduates who are interested in operations, project management, education, urban policy, and the social sciences. As a key member of the team, the Program Intern will receive various assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable them to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform at a professional level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides entry- to intermediate-level support, such as data entry, document creation, organization, and research, as needed for the day-to-day operations of the team.
  • Interacts directly with colleagues and candidates in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational needs.
  • Supports in various events, helping the team with the planning process, communications, logistics and scheduling.
  • Participates in the planning of projects and programs across the team.
  • Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from team members in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
  • Conducts original research to present to team members, in group or individual meetings.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

  • Excellent verbal and written communication over different media (in-person, phone, email).
  • Adaptable, particularly in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
  • Data-driven and results-oriented, with an unquestionable commitment to high quality work.
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently towards assigned goals

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Currently working toward a bachelor’s degree; high school diploma or GED required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and Zoom.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential to be successful in this role.
  • Previous experience with CRM platforms such as Monday.com and HubSpot preferred.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

  • Passion for SEO: A deep curiosity and awareness of the barriers to entry and obstacles for pre-professionals launching careers in Corporate America, and a passion and dedication to closing those opportunity gaps.
  • Creativity: An affinity for generating new ideas through open exploration of diverse sources of information while grounding ideas in evidence, converting theory into practice, and evaluating creative solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Initiative: Proactive in identifying ways to contribute to SEO’s goals and mission by setting achievable goals, addressing problems head-on, preparing for contingencies, and identifying opportunities as they arise. 
  • Problem-solving: The capacity to anticipate needs, use the best resources, and employ careful decision-making. 
  • Independence, Teamwork & Collaboration: The ability to be both a self-starter and a team player who builds people-first relationships and centers the SEO’s mission whenever possible. 
  • Project Management: An affinity for strategic planning with the ability to break down issues into component pieces, build project work plans, assume accountability for timelines, lead cross-functional working teams, evaluate data for continuous improvement, and navigate ambiguity along the way. 
  • Relationship Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence key partners and stakeholders from the SEO community, and produce outcomes through collaboration.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to consistently use a DEIB lens to put people first and foremost.  

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.  

EEOC Policy 

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

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