Description

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 manage day-to-day operations in a startup.
• How to thrive in a small team setting and learn what it takes to run your own business.
• How to refine your soft skills through coaching from us.

Responsibilities

Account management

• Represent ASA accounts with the approval of the ASA president/CEO.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients (companies, organizations, and universities/colleges).

Outreach

• Identify and research potential clients, markets, and business opportunities.
• Maintain customer relationship system (CRM) and donor list.
• Represent ASA at in-person events (where applicable).
• Present ASA virtual introduction presentations to university or organization representatives.

Business strategy

• Create and implement strategies for growth and revenue generation for the job board, speaking events, and 1:1 coaching.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create campaigns and fundraisers.
• Prepare and deliver pitches, proposals, and presentations to clients with the ASA case statement.

Miscellaneous

• Research and have a comprehensive understanding of Asian Student Achievement.
• Train with and receive feedback from the President/CEO of ASA.
• Gather testimonials from event/workshop attendees.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
• Respond to emails, Slack, and other written communication within 24 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have valid work status (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents can disregard this). We will not be able to sponsor you for any other type of visa, e.g. H-1B.
• You may use your OPT (optional practical training) hours with us.
• We will not be able to pay for any costs associated with work status and eligibility.
• You may first need approval from your school and/or the U.S. Government before interning with us. Please take care of this before interviewing with us.
• Commit to a minimum of 8 months for the internship with the possibility of extension or promotion
• Commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week to assigned tasks, meetings, and ASA events (we will reimburse you
• for any required travel).
• Self-driven with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Basic networking skills and command of conversational skills for interaction with clients and teammates in remote settings.
• Basic sales skills or ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and other Google productivity software.
• Be organized with attention to detail.