Asian Americans for Equality · 10 hours ago
Business Advisor Support Intern (Spanish Speaker)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternAsian Americans for Equality is seeking a motivated Business Advisor Support Intern to assist their team in serving small businesses throughout NYC. This internship provides hands-on exposure to business counseling, loan application support, and community engagement, while focusing on empowering diverse low-to-moderate income businesses.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Participate in outreach activities throughout NYC , including events, tabling, and community partner engagement
Provide translation/interpretation (Spanish ↔ English) during client meetings and workshops, as needed
Assist Business Advisors with client intake, scheduling, and follow-ups
Support preparation of loan application packages by gathering documentation, organizing files, and ensuring completeness
Help maintain accurate client records in Salesforce and assist with data entry/reporting
Help develop and distribute workshop and marketing materials on topics such as financial literacy, digital marketing, and business planning
Conduct basic market research and collect community resource information to strengthen REDC’s services
Shadow Business Advisors to gain hands-on learning in counseling, small business operations, and loan processing
Qualification
Required
Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) – required
Current student or recent graduate (Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field preferred)
Interest in economic development, community impact, entrepreneurship, and small business finance
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented
Comfortable with Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Salesforce or CRM experience a plus (training provided)
Ability to work independently and as part of a mission-driven team
Commitment to supporting diverse low-to-moderate-income communities
Willingness and ability to work in-person in Jackson Heights and occasionally travel to other NYC boroughs
Benefits
Hands-on experience working in a mission-driven nonprofit CDFI.
Exposure to small business counseling, lending processes, and financial education.
Opportunity to strengthen bilingual professional communication skills.
Networking with local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and finance professionals.
Professional mentorship and potential pathways for future employment in business advising, community development, or economic inclusion.
Company
Asian Americans for Equality
Asian Americans for Equality is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Asian Americans and all of those in need.
Founded in 1974
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2023-05-08Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Joy S. Granado
Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
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