Business Advisor Support Intern (Spanish Speaker)

Asian Americans For Equality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional mentorship

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Asian Americans For Equality is offering an internship opportunity at Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for a Business Advisor Support Intern. The role focuses on assisting Business Advisors with outreach and small business development in NYC.

This paid internship offers flexible hours with professional mentorship and opportunities for future employment in community development and economic inclusion.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate (Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field preferred).
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) – required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outreach activities throughout NYC.
• Provide translation/interpretation during client meetings and workshops.
• Assist Business Advisors with client intake, scheduling, and follow-ups.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current student or recent graduate in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Internship Opportunity Position Summary

Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Advisor Support Intern to assist our Business Advisor team in serving small businesses throughout NYC. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students or early-career professionals interested in small business development, community economic empowerment, and access-to-capital work. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to business counseling, loan application support, and community engagement while learning how a CDFI supports diverse low‑to‑moderate income businesses.

Key Responsibilities (Support Role)

• Participate in outreach activities throughout NYC, including events, tabling, and community partner engagement.
• Provide translation/interpretation (Spanish English) during client meetings and workshops, as needed.
• Assist Business Advisors with client intake, scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Support preparation of loan application packages by gathering documentation, organizing files, and ensuring completeness.
• Help maintain accurate client records in Salesforce and assist with data entry/reporting.
• Help develop and distribute workshop and marketing materials on topics such as financial literacy, digital marketing, and business planning.
• Conduct basic market research and collect community resource information to strengthen REDC’s services.
• Shadow Business Advisors to gain hands‑on learning in counseling, small business operations, and loan processing.

What We’re Looking For

• Current student or recent graduate (Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field preferred).
• Interest in economic development, community impact, entrepreneurship, and small business finance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Salesforce or CRM experience a plus (training provided).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a mission‑driven team.
• Commitment to supporting diverse low‑to‑moderate‑income communities.
• Willingness and ability to work in‑person in Jackson Heights and occasionally travel to other NYC boroughs.
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) – required.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience working in a mission‑driven nonprofit CDFI.
• Exposure to small business counseling, lending processes, and financial education.
• Opportunity to strengthen bilingual professional communication skills.
• Networking with local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and finance professionals.
• Professional mentorship and potential pathways for future employment in business advising, community development, or economic inclusion.

Internship Details

• Schedule: Flexible; part‑time (10-15 hours per week) during the semester; full‑time option in summer.
• Compensation: Paid internship (hourly rate, commensurate with experience).
• Location: On‑site in NYC area.