Administrative Fellow

About the Organization:

Social Capital Initiatives (formerly Asia Initiatives) is a registered 501(c)(3) located in New York, with additional chapters in Tokyo and London. Founded in 2000, the organization aims to promote sustainable development for underserved communities, with a particular focus on women and their families in India, Ghana, Taiwan, Greece, Kenya, and the US.

SCI has worked in close collaboration with local partners to fund over 200 micro credit banks, establish 40 village knowledge centers and support education and technology initiatives. Its partners include governments, non-profit organizations and corporations. SCI has also innovated the concept of Social Capital Credits (SoCCs) to multiply the impact of every development dollar.

https://www.socialcapitalinitiatives.org/

Fellowship Description:

Social Capital Initiatives is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Administrative Intern to support day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in organizational management, communications, and nonprofit or office administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars

• Assist with email correspondence and follow-ups

• Maintain and organize digital and physical files

• Support data entry and database management of donors

• Help prepare reports, presentations, and internal documents

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, or workshops

• Conduct basic research and compile information as needed

• Assist with other operational tasks as assigned

• Take Board meeting notes and provide meeting summaries

Learning Outcomes:

• Hands-on experience in administrative and operational functions

• Exposure to nonprofit management, program coordination, & donor relations

• Opportunity to develop professional communication and organizational skills

• Mentorship and networking opportunities

Fellow Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Interest in nonprofit work and open to taking on tasks in other areas within our work

• Prior internship or administrative experience

• Familiarity with tools like Canva, CRM systems, or project management platforms

Time Commitment: 28 hours / week