Remote Operations Associate

Summary

The job description is for an Operations Associate internship at The Kaizen Company, a development consulting firm, starting in Fall 2024. The intern will work remotely and contribute to various operational tasks such as administrative support, onboarding, project management, recruitment, and knowledge management.

Requirements

• Is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (required)
• Is an entrepreneurial self-starter and works well without excessive supervision
• Has strong research skills
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can prioritize and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to various functions that fall under Kaizen’s corporate operations including the update and maintenance of company-wide processes and procedures
• Contribute to the development and systemization of Kaizen’s onboarding and training of new hires
• Learn the basic principles of donor project management through on-the-job and formal training related to Kaizen’s contracts funded by USAID
• Support recruitment efforts, including shortlisting, screening, and evaluating candidates for hire
• Support the Program Management Director and Operations Coordinator with meeting Duty of Care standards
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives
• Gain a practical understanding of human resources processes through participation in many aspects of Kaizens corporate strategy including staff care, gender and inclusion, and information technology development

Benefits

• Compensation based on DC minimum wage hourly rate of $17.50
• Opportunity to work remotely, from any virtual US-based location with reliable internet