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produce enough to eat. Simultaneously, 54% of college graduates under the age of 25 are not using their skills they are either unemployed or underemployed. 2Seeds Network, recognizing the human capital capacity around the globe, was founded in 2009 and serves as an umbrella organization incubating small, efficient, and effective agricultural development projects in Africa. 2Seeds recruits and trains young people (Project Coordinators) to live in rural Tanzania for one year and build projects targeted at area subsistence farmers. The goal is to incubate the regions human capital so that local farmers create more food to eat and capture more profit from the produce they sell. We dont believe that bureaucracy can ever compensate for strong, independent decision making on the ground. We dont believe that development work is only for those who intend to make a career in the nonprofit sector. We dont believe that work experience is more important than character, drive, and a sense of adventure. We dont believe that development work is a one-way street in which we only give and the impoverished receive. We dont believe poverty is inevitable. What we do believe is that human talent is universal. Its as prevalent in the United States, or Brazil, or other countries as it is in the smallest village in Tanzania. We believe that a young person at the beginning of their career, eager for true leadership experience and deeply concerned with leaving their mark on a cause that is noble and goodhas the potential to develop and lead a project in Tanzania this year. 2Seeds separates itself from other international NGOs in a few key ways: Project Coordinators are one-year volunteers. The experience is designed to provide accelerated leadership development, and volunteers continue on their professional journeys with new skills and resolve to take on the world. Our values - we are governed first and foremost by our commitment to humility, self-awareness, partnership, resource stewardship, compassion, and results. Everyone in the organization subscribes to this culture. Project Coordinators live in the communities they serve. Our aim is to build the trust and respect necessary to develop the human capital required to lead true change. The dual focus on volunteer and community leadership development means we are busting the power dynamics prevalent in traditional service. We are not helping poor people we are promoting a model in which everyone involved leaves forever changed and improved. We aim to have an exit strategy. From their beginnings, our projects are designed to not last longer than roughly five years. Each year, projects are building towards sustainability and transition to local leadership. 2Seeds takes seriously its notion of network. Project Coordinators are matched with a mentor a highly-accomplished professional who will serve as their personal and professional coach for the year
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as Project Coordinators push theirs projects forward and push their comfort zones wide. In addition, Project Coordinators have access to the powerful 2Seeds Network and alumni base. 2Seeds Internship Program Opportunities exist with 2Seeds as both semester-long Interns as well as on-going Interns. 2Seeds is currently accepting applications for three intern positions: Non-Profit Management Intern, Resource Development Intern and Communications Intern. Key areas the organization will direct Intern support include, but are not limited to: Communications Intern Expand 2Seeds online presence including outreach to relevant listservs and blogs Conducting research in order to help prepare social media posts, blog posts, web content, and other communications materials Leverage social media expansion and strategy to assist with recruitment Development of collateral (e.g. brochures, one-pagers, fundraising materials) Explore and propose priority list of relevant competitions, events and conferences Fluency in design programs not required but preferred 2Seeds builds powerful leadership experiences at all levels of its organization, particularly for those eager to get their hands dirty and scale their personal and professional growth. While different skill sets and characteristics will be more relevant for different projects, Interns with the following characteristics are preferred: Demonstrated independence on projects a self-starter History of collaboration and ability to gather information from many sources Professional communication (both written and verbal) Ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced work environment Attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines Demonstrated leadership capacity A drive and motivation to succeed Humility necessary to be a mature and thoughtful leader
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and present themselves and the organization well
Interns who possess these characteristics will support the work of 2Seeds will be best positioned to support the work of 2Seeds. A commitment of at least 10 hours per week for three months is required. This is an unpaid internship, interns are required to have access to a proprietary computer. We are currently accepting applications for the fall semester start date negotiable. To apply, interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter preferably in PDF format to amy.baker@2seeds.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please specify as to which internship position you are applying.