Planet Aid Fall 2012 Internships

Planet Aid in Elkridge is recruiting interns for International Partnership Development

Planet Aid is nonprofit organization that collects donated clothing and shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world. The clothing collected by Planet Aid is processed, bundled and then sold to exporters, who make clothes available at low costs to lesser-developed regions of the world. The funds Planet Aid generates through the sale of donated clothing are used to help support international aid and development projects in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. You may recognize our yellow bins. 

Located in Elkridge, Maryland, Planet Aid is the USA non-profit representative of Federation Humana People to People, that implements development contracts from USAID, USDA among others, for teacher training, AIDS prevention, farmers clubs and other programs in Africa, China, India and Latin America.  Since 1997, Planet Aid has supported more than 60 projects in 15 countries with more $79 million.  Our Corporate Partners include Johnson & Johnson, DELL, Nokia and Kraft Foods among others.   

www.planetaid.org

International Corporate Partnership Development Intern

Support the work of  the Partnership office - research, profile and catalog  potential corporate Partners using a variety of techniques and sources.  Assist with Power Point Presentations and local meetings.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a multifaceted organization and a small entrepreneurial team learning about  international project development, business development and partnering.  Focus for Fall 2012 is preparing for the Clinton Global Initiative and BSR Annual Meetings in NYC (unfortunately interns are not able to attend), TCE Program for HIV/AIDS (Total Control of the Epidemic) and Teacher Training.  Summer interns prepared and participated in the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC.

Must have own reliable transportation to facilities in Howard County.  Current college or graduate student in relevant study area preferred.  Fall period - 10 hours a week minimum required.  This is an unpaid position.  For consideration, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to kspanogle@planetaid.org.