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Global Producer Services Intern
Supervisor: Global Producer Services Project Manager and/or Associate
Schedule: From M-F on convenience but at least 20 hours a week
Salary: Unpaid
Overview of Position: The mission of GPS is to strengthen producer organizations in order for them to increase their benefits from Fair Trade. Working with the Project Manager and/or Associate of Global Producer Services (GPS), and fellow interns, the intern will be responsible for building the communicating with Fair Trade producer organizations, gathering ,organizing and recording relevant data and information.
Specific duties include:
- Gathering information from producer groups in Latin America, translating and analyzing information.
- Assisting in the management of the supply and demand of Fair Trade products worldwide in order to increase the efficiency of, and gains from, Fair Trade.
- Working with GPS associate in the creation of Fair Trade impact reports, co-op profiles and other materials about producers
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluency in written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish is required. Proficiency in Portuguese is a plus.
- Must be proficient using the applications of Microsoft Office. Experience in Microsoft Outlook is a Plus.
- Detail-oriented and multi-tasking capabilities are essential.
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