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Contracts and Compliance Intern

Posted on: March 3, 2021 Apply Now
Internship, Part-time Expires April 30, 2021

Internship Overview

Community Solutions (CS), a non-profit organization that works to achieve a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind, is looking for a Contracts and Compliance intern for the summer of 2021.This intern will work part-time, 15-20 hours per week, starting in early June through the end of the summer. If the intern’s school does not provide a stipend for internships, then CS will compensate at a rate of $15/hour. The intern will have access to multiple training and educational opportunities throughout the summer. This internship is ideal for a student that is interested in learning about the internal operations of a non-profit and the creation of a new department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contracts and Compliance Department Development

  • Gather best practices, research and formulate recommendations for creation and improvement of a contracts and compliance department
  • Research and compile data, tools, articles, and programs that support the implementation of diverse procurement policy
  • Assist with improving/building an effective document management system
  • Identify additional sources from which CS can gather training and certifications for the newly created Contracts and Compliance Department
  • Strategize ways to increase buy into newly implemented procedures
  • Stay abreast of best practices in insurance compliance, non-profit compliance, and general business compliance
  • Assist in the creation of procedures and policies that can be beneficial to the newly created Contracts and Compliance Department.

Skills Needed

  • Demonstrated passion for equity, justice, and solving complex social problems
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Highly organized and attentive to detail
  • Self-directed problem solver
  • Passion for doing research
  • Passionate about creating something from scratch
  • Ability to work independently and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player
  • Non-traditional candidates are welcome. Convince us you have what it takes!
  • Limited experience in Salesforce

Trainings and educational opportunities offered during internship

  • Organization-wide orientation for summer interns
  • Community Solutions’ Core Competencies Training (Data Analysis, Quality Improvement, Facilitation, and Human-Centered Design)
  • “Introduction to Racial Equity” Training
  • Virtual lunch meetings with CS employees, paid for by Community Solutions, to learn about the employees’ roles within the organization, the projects/programs they oversee, and how their work contributes to CS’ mission
  • Participation in team meetings and all-staff meetings
  • Regular check-ins with supervisor for feedback and guidance

Work environment

  • The Contracts and Compliance Intern will work virtually and can be located anywhere in the US.
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