Description

About ASA:

Started in Chicago, IL, Asian Student Achievement, (ASA) is a growing organization that specializes in professional development for students and professionals. Our mission is to get Asian and Asian-Americans through the pipeline to leadership positions and increase diversity in the workforce. For more on the services we offer, please see http://www.learnasa.org

Why we need you:

We are currently working on our vision to bring our students the best possible career opportunities. Help us plan and execute this vision by sourcing and building relationships between ASA and student organizations, university students, and recent graduates who could benefit from ASA's coaching and job board services.

What you can learn from us:

• How to think like a human resources professional and account executive.
• Networking and basic salesmanship/saleswomanship skills
• How to thrive in a small team setting and learn what it takes to run your own business
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Identify, build, and maintain relationships with hiring employers, non-profits, and academic institutions who would be a good fit for our diversity-driven job board with the following goals:
• Increase number of employers who pay for job postings on our job board
• Promote other job board services, such as banner space advertisements for employers and academic programs to highlight themselves
• Document, qualify, and organize all potential and current clients using a sales tracking system
• With guidance of CEO and/or COO, formulate sales goals and reflect on metrics throughout the internship
• In conjunction with other business development intern and CEO or COO, oversee our job board by working with our job board vendor company on any issues that may arise
• Proactive in promoting ASA coaching and job board services during networking events/environments (online and offline)
• Attend meetings and events when needed (ASA will reimburse you for any required travel)
• Respond to emails, Slack, and other written communication within 24 hours
• Be professional in all public, social media, and written communications
• Other duties as assigned or proposed by intern

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