About Friends of Puerto Rico: is a non-profit 501(C)(3) that supports the economic development of the people of Puerto Rico through entrepreneurial initiatives, education, and creating opportunities for women and girls. Since 2015, we have mobilized a passionate community of over 30,000 global entrepreneurs, donors and partner organizations focused on driving economic success and innovation to cultivate the next generation of leaders. Through a combination of training, education and mentorship initiatives that utilize the beautiful culture, art and people of Puerto Rico, our goal is to end financial hardship and provide economic opportunities and self-sufficiency for people on the island, in Washington, DC and around the United States.
Job Location
Title: Intern/Trainee.
Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Main Responsibilities
Conduct outreach in targeted business corridors.
Assist small business clients in determining and supporting their technical assistance needs.
Capture client information through intake forms, maintain accurate client records through data entry and work with the Program Manager to track progress on goals.
Provide one on one technical assistance to aspiring and existing small businesses to help improve their core business skills.
Plan and develop group training sessions that provide small business owners with the tools and skills needed to be successful.
Recruit and manage expert consultants that can provide in-depth assistance to small business owners.
Conduct ongoing research about business tools and resources, news that might affect the entrepreneurial ecosystem, business licensing, and small business development opportunities.
Connect clients with other FOPR services and available resources from FOPR partners.
Generate and manage external consultant engagements.
Promote the organization’s services in different platforms, forums, and events as needed.
Support Program Manager in the planning and execution of programs.
Generate and manage external consultant engagements.
Promote FOPR services in different platforms, forums, and events as needed.
Collaborate with Program Manager in the programmatic planning and execution of strategy.
Identify key problems that clients are unaware their business is facing.
Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/studies in business management or finances.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Strong business instincts and ambition to grow and learn.
Practiced written and verbal communication skills.
Powerful work ethic and personal drive.
Ability to resolve conflicts in a collaborative setting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks to stay on top of work.
Impeccable attention to details.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Experience running a small business (desirable - not limiting).
Experience providing small business technical assistance and/or training (desirable - not limiting).
Knowledge of basic business accounting (desirable - not limiting).
Understanding of small business development as a tool for community-based economic development
