Interns in the Boston office experience full immersion in the mechanics of running an international NGO, including exposure to global and public health policy, international law and compliance, global meeting and travel planning, grants and funding contracts, government partners and accounting with large-scale budgets. In this intensely active working environment, all departments work together to achieve the missions of the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) and the Climate Change Initiative (CCI) through the functions that are essential to non-profit business operations.

Boston internships are full time (40 hours per week.) A small number of part-time internships may be available depending upon the needs of a particular department. Please see below for detailed descriptions of the Boston internships by department.

The successful intern will have strong computer skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, strong attention to detail and planning/organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, prioritize work and handle simultaneous assignments with success and accuracy. They should demonstrate a high level of analytical ability, confidence, integrity, motivation, discretion, perseverance, continuous improvement, professionalism, ability to work well under pressure and strong interpersonal skills, as well as a positive attitude, and a self-motivated, proactive, flexible, responsive and resourceful style.

Role Descriptions

The following departments engage 1-3 full-time interns per semester:

Accounting:
The accounting department consists of a team of professional accountants. We rely heavily on our interns to assist us in monitoring cash flow, which protects the funding that needs to reach programs to save lives. Every single dollar counts. To that end, we need a comprehensive review of our global expense reports, detailed reconciliation of various accounts and country team reports, quantitative analysis on special projects, core administrative tasks, and other accounting support as needed.

Human Resources:
This busy department directly supports staff and programmatic success in the field through benefits, safety and legal compliance efforts. Each of these areas relies on intern support. If you are people oriented with high energy, attention to detail, a strong doer and problem solver, then you can succeed in the Human Resources department.

Operations Administration:
This position directly supports the office manager and CFO who are responsible for daily operations at the headquarters for CHAI and CCI – an office with approximately 30 staff members. This position is perfect for a take-charge personality who seeks an overview of operations from the inside out. In concert with the headquarters team, the intern will coordinate administrative support functions, liaise between headquarters and global field staff, plan meetings and travel, and assist with implementing policies and procedures, filing, archiving and ordering supplies. As well as fostering organizational effectiveness and efficiency, the intern will be the Foundation’s first point of contact as primary reception support.

Contracts: Funding, Agreements & Legal:
Dynamic and multi-faceted, this position involves working with CHAI and CCI partners and international governments in the form of contracts, funding, budgets and legal functions. Our agreements with governments, other NGOs and for-profit organizations drive the work performed by our staff in the field. Interns will be fully trained, but demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communications skills, minute attention to detail, interest in a comprehensive perspective on cooperative global programs and collaboration with other international entities, and strong organizational ability are required. Interns gain a full understanding of the global impact of CHAI and CCI, and the opportunity to develop professional skills and make a tangible contribution to the mission.

Information Technology:
Interns in Information Technology will help with the setup of email accounts, computers and mobile phones, and will assist in the migration to a new intranet solution. Some experience with computer system administration is helpful, but the most important characteristics are a willingness to learn new things, patience in dealing with complex and sometimes high-pressure situations, and attention to detail.

Recruitment:
This department supports our programs through staff and volunteer recruitment. The team works on outreach, screening and interviewing candidates and supporting field staffing requests. If you enjoy detail-oriented work and communicating with the public, then this is the ideal placement for you.

To apply for a Clinton Foundation internship in Boston, Massachusetts, be sure to select the appropriate internship positions in your online application and send your letters of recommendation to the address of your first choice of location.