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Overview
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy-Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other’s growth. Our success depends on all our employees’ points of view, and the principle that inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Summary: The Cost & Pricing (C&P) team is one of the driving forces behind Creative’s growth, working alongside business development and technical experts to produce budgets and narratives in response to funder solicitations. The C&P team seeks an intern to support the C&P Manager in day-to-day administrative tasks and activities. If you are currently completing your undergraduate or graduate degree program and are ready to kickstart your career in finance or international development and build real-world experience with budgeting, proposal development, regulatory compliance, and working within teams, this is the internship for you.
Reporting & Supervision: This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. C&P Intern will report to the C&P Manager in the Finance & Contracts Division.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support to the Cost & Pricing and Financial Planning & Analysis teams;
- Supports the Cost & Pricing team in developing proposal budgets;
- Conducts cost research and collected needed budget inputs at the direction of the C&P team;
- Assists in writing of portions budget narratives;
- Supports the Financial Planning & Analysis team as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications– In final year of study towards undergraduate degree (Business/Finance, Economics, or related majors preferred);
- Ability to maintain a professional/office environment, even when working remotely (experience in an office environment preferred);
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Excel;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment;
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience Benefits:
- Gain an understanding of proposal development, government regulations, and compliance;
- Develop experience contributing to large, complex budgets, analyses, and other financial reports;
- Practice technical/persuasive writing;
- Gain exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative office environment;
- Work side-by-side with a highly experienced Finance Team;
- Organize and attend company meetings and networking events.
The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $20 – $25 per hour.
An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
EEOC Statement:
Creative is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to [email protected].
Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
Creative will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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