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Position: Internship - Small Business & Growth
Location: Voice Up Publishing Inc. (Remote)
Duration: 10-12 weeks, flexible hours.
Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer and Professional Letter of Recommendation from the award-winning Founder.
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Small Business Growth Internship
Remote Position
Schedule, Duration, Position Type
-Contract, Part-Time, Internship
-Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid)
- Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules
- Minimum commitment: 3 months
- Start date: Flexible
Position Overview
Join Voice Up Publishing as a Small Business Development Intern, working directly with local entrepreneurs to implement strategic mini-projects that drive business growth and organizational health. This hands-on role connects college students with small business owners to provide fresh perspectives and practical support on critical business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with small business owners to identify growth opportunities
- Design and execute focused mini-projects to address specific business needs
- Develop actionable business solutions and implementation plans
- Create measurement tools to track project success
- Support business owners in strategic decision-making
- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders
- Document project outcomes and best practices
- Build resources for small business success
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellence in project management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Understanding of small business operations
- Basic financial literacy
- Ability to work independently with business owners
Project Focus Areas
**Business Operations**
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Technology integration
- Inventory management
- Customer service enhancement
- Staff training programs
- Quality control
- Operational efficiency
**Growth Initiatives**
- Marketing strategies
- Customer retention
- Revenue optimization
- Market research
- Digital presence
- Brand development
- Sales processes
- Business partnerships
### What You'll Gain
- Hands-on business consulting experience
- Project management expertise
- Strategic planning skills
- Professional network development
- Real-world business problem-solving
- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion
- Portfolio of business projects
- Entrepreneurial insights
Mini-Project Examples
- Social media strategy development
- Customer feedback system implementation
- Inventory tracking system setup
- Staff training program creation
- Website optimization
- Marketing campaign design
- Process documentation
- Financial tracking tools
To Apply
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit:
- Your resume
- Examples of previous business projects
- Problem-solving approach demonstration
- Project management experience
- Business analysis sample
- Ideas for supporting small businesses
Core Competency Development
**Business Analysis**
- Needs assessment
- Problem identification
- Solution development
- Impact measurement
- Market analysis
- Financial assessment
- Risk evaluation
- Resource optimization
**Project Implementation**
- Timeline management
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder communication
- Progress tracking
- Quality assurance
- Change management
- Documentation
- Success measurement
Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in supporting small business growth through focused, actionable projects that create immediate impact while building long-term success.
Key Objectives
- Complete 2-3 mini-projects per semester
- Create measurable business improvements
- Document successful strategies
- Build resource library
- Foster business relationships
- Share best practices
- Track project outcomes
- Support business growth
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Business acumen
- Project management skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication excellence
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Analysis capabilities
- Implementation focus
- Results orientation
Special consideration given to candidates with:
- Business major/minor
- Previous internship experience
- Project management certification
- Small business experience
- Consulting background
- Marketing expertise
- Technology skills
- Financial analysis ability
This role offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working directly with small business owners while developing practical business consulting skills. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical abilities with practical implementation skills.
Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to supporting small business growth through targeted, actionable projects. We welcome applications from students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and practical business development.
Note: While extensive business experience isn't required, candidates should demonstrate strong interest in small business operations and ability to manage independent projects effectively.
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Internship: Workforce & Community Leadership
Workforce & Community Leadership Internship
Remote Position
Schedule, Duration, Position Type
-Contract, Part-Time, Internship
-Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid)
- Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules
- Minimum commitment: 3 months
- Start date: Flexible
Position Overview
Join Voice Up Publishing as our Workforce & Community Leadership Development Intern, focusing on building pathways that connect emerging leaders with meaningful community impact opportunities. This role bridges professional development with community engagement, creating sustainable models for leadership growth while strengthening local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop workforce readiness programs for community leaders
- Create leadership development frameworks
- Design community engagement strategies
- Build partnerships with local employers and organizations
- Map community assets and opportunities
- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders
- Track community leadership initiatives
- Support emerging community leaders
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university
- Strong understanding of community dynamics
- Experience in leadership development
- Excellence in relationship building
- Project management abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of workforce development
- Commitment to community empowerment
Position Details
- 100% remote position with flexible scheduling
- Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule)
- Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)
- Duration: One academic semester
Focus Areas
**Leadership Development**
- Community leadership training
- Professional skills building
- Mentorship programs
- Network development
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
**Community Engagement**
- Asset mapping
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership building
- Need assessment
- Resource development
- Impact measurement
- Community organizing
- Coalition building
What You'll Gain
- Community development expertise
- Leadership training skills
- Project management experience
- Partnership development abilities
- Professional network building
- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion
- Portfolio of community initiatives
- Real-world leadership experience
Project Deliverables
- Leadership training curriculum
- Community engagement strategy
- Partnership development plan
- Impact measurement framework
- Resource guides
- Training materials
- Progress reports
- Success stories
Team Structure
You'll join a dynamic team of 20 emerging college student leaders across the nation, participating in weekly Saturday afternoon meetings while developing workforce and leadership initiatives.
To Apply
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit:
- Your resume
- Community leadership experience
- Training program sample
- Partnership building examples
- Leadership philosophy statement
- Community engagement ideas
Core Competency Development
**Professional Leadership**
- Strategic planning
- Program development
- Training facilitation
- Mentorship skills
- Project management
- Communication
- Team building
- Change management
**Community Building**
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource mobilization
- Partnership development
- Needs assessment
- Impact evaluation
- Coalition building
- Asset mapping
- Community organizing
We believe in developing leaders who can create positive change in their communities while building sustainable career pathways.
Key Objectives
- Develop community leadership pipeline
- Create workforce development opportunities
- Build sustainable partnerships
- Strengthen community networks
- Measure leadership impact
- Document best practices
- Foster community collaboration
- Support emerging leaders
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Passion for community development
- Leadership experience
- Training/teaching ability
- Partnership building skills
- Project management expertise
- Communication excellence
- Cultural competency
- Community engagement experience
Special consideration given to candidates with:
- Community organizing background
- Workforce development experience
- Training/facilitation experience
- Partnership management skills
- Program development expertise
- Leadership training certification
- Volunteer management experience
- Professional development background
This role offers the opportunity to help build the next generation of community leaders while creating sustainable workforce development pathways. The ideal candidate will understand how to connect professional growth with community impact, creating opportunities that benefit both individuals and their communities.
We are committed to developing leaders who can strengthen their communities while building meaningful careers. We welcome applications from students who share our vision for integrated professional and community development.
Note: We particularly value candidates who bring direct experience with community leadership and an understanding of workforce development challenges and opportunities.
Internship: Disability Employment Initiative
Disability Employment Initiative Internship
Remote
Organization Overview
Joint Venture between Voice Up Publishing Incorporated and Lady Connect a disability employment initiative.
Lady Connect is an innovative social enterprise dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to bridge the gap between talented individuals with disabilities and meaningful employment opportunities through vocational training, job placement, and business ventures including a boutique retail operation and future call center.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated virtual intern to support our growing organization's marketing and operational initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in social enterprise operations while contributing to our mission of expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Duration
- Minimum 3-month commitment
- 100% remote position
- Flexible scheduling
- Academic credit available or unpaid internship
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in developing digital marketing materials for our boutique retail initiative
- Support the creation and maintenance of our website, showcasing success stories and available services
- Help coordinate virtual training programs for job seekers
- Assist in documenting and organizing success stories from program participants
- Support the development of presentation materials for potential corporate partners
- Contribute to social media strategy and content creation
- Assist in creating documentation for our computer training curriculum
Required Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with basic digital tools and software
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Interest in social enterprise and disability advocacy
- Reliable internet connection and computer access
Desired Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Business, Marketing, Human Services, or related field
- Experience with digital marketing and social media management
- Basic graphic design skills
- Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools
- Interest in retail operations and/or workforce development
Learning Outcomes
Interns will gain experience in:
- Social enterprise operations
- Digital marketing and content creation
- Program development and documentation
- Disability advocacy and awareness
- Professional communication and project management
- Virtual collaboration and remote work skills
Benefits
- Flexible remote work schedule
- Hands-on experience in social enterprise
- Exposure to disability advocacy and employment initiatives
- Professional recommendation letter upon successful completion
- Option for academic credit (if arranged with academic institution)
- Mentorship from organization founder
- Portfolio development opportunities
To Apply
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest in disability advocacy and social enterprise
- Two professional or academic references
- Optional: Portfolio or work samples
Selection Process
1. Application review
2. Virtual interview with founder
3. Skills assessment
4. Reference check
5. Final selection
Evaluation
Interns will receive:
- Regular feedback throughout the internship
- Mid-term evaluation
- Final performance evaluation
- Professional letter of recommendation upon successful completion
*Lady Connect is committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.*
Internship: Business Development
Business Development Internship
Remote Position
Position Details
- Location: 100% Remote
- Schedule: Completely flexible – work on your own time
- Duration: 3 months minimum
- Compensation Type: Academic Credit or Volunteer
- Time Commitment: 5-15 hours per week, adjustable to your schedule
- Local community outreach encouraged but not required.
Position Overview
Join Voice Up in our mission to connect entrepreneurs with their deeper purpose while building sustainable businesses. This unique role focuses on implementing grassroots growth strategies that combine authentic person-to-person conversations with strategic business development. Working with both established small business owners and aspiring college entrepreneurs, you'll help create personalized approaches that align purpose with profitable growth.
About Voice Up's Approach
Voice Up specializes in connecting people to their purpose, starting with small business entrepreneurs and college students aspiring to start their own businesses. We believe in the power of authentic human connection and implement grassroots growth strategies that prioritize old-fashioned person-to-person conversations. Our approach helps local businesses extend their services nationally while maintaining the personal touch that makes them unique.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with entrepreneurs to discover and articulate their purpose
- Develop personalized grassroots growth strategies
- Facilitate meaningful connections between businesses and communities
- Create person-to-person outreach campaigns
- Document successful relationship-building practices
- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders
- Support aspiring student entrepreneurs
- Build authentic business growth frameworks
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Understanding of relationship-based business growth
- Experience in community engagement
- Excellence in personal networking
- Ability to connect with diverse entrepreneurs
- Project management capabilities
- Commitment to purpose-driven business
Position Details
- 100% remote position with flexible scheduling
- Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule)
- Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)
- Duration: One academic semester
Focus Areas
**Purpose Development**
- Personal mission discovery
- Values alignment
- Vision creation
- Story development
- Authentic messaging
- Legacy planning
- Community impact
- Purpose integration
**Growth Strategies**
- Person-to-person outreach
- Community relationship building
- Network development
- Local market expansion
- National scaling
- Authentic marketing
- Referral systems
- Partnership creation
What You'll Gain
- Purpose-driven business experience
- Network building expertise
- Community engagement skills
- Strategy development abilities
- Professional relationships
- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion
- Portfolio of growth projects
- Real-world business development experience
Project Components
- Purpose discovery workshops
- Growth strategy plans
- Outreach campaigns
- Connection tracking
- Success stories
- Best practice guides
- Impact measurement
- Case studies
Core Competency Development
**Purpose Alignment**
- Mission discovery
- Values identification
- Vision development
- Story crafting
- Impact measurement
- Legacy planning
- Community connection
- Authentic leadership
**Growth Implementation**
- Relationship building
- Network development
- Market expansion
- Community engagement
- Partnership creation
- Progress tracking
- Success measurement
- Resource optimization
Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship and authentic human connection to create sustainable business growth.
Key Objectives
- Connect entrepreneurs to purpose
- Build authentic relationships
- Create growth strategies
- Develop networks
- Document success
- Share best practices
- Measure impact
- Foster connections
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Community building ability
- Strategic thinking
- Purpose orientation
- Network development
- Implementation focus
- Communication excellence
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Special consideration given to candidates with:
- Small business experience
- Community organizing background
- Network building expertise
- Relationship-based sales
- Purpose-driven work history
- Entrepreneurial endeavors
- Public speaking experience
- Event planning background
This role offers the opportunity to help entrepreneurs align their purpose with profitable growth while building authentic community connections. The ideal candidate will combine relationship-building skills with strategic business thinking.
Success Metrics
- Purpose clarity
- Network growth
- Business expansion
- Community engagement
- Relationship development
- Market presence
- Revenue impact
- National reach
Voice Up is committed to helping entrepreneurs discover their purpose and grow their businesses through authentic human connection. We welcome applications from students who believe in the power of personal relationships to drive business success.
Note: This position requires genuine interest in both purpose discovery and relationship-based business growth. Experience in community building and network development is highly valued.