Volunteer: Nexus Business Management Internship
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
A Red Circle is located in North St. Louis County, Missouri. The organization focuses on maximizing community assets and strengths to allow residents to lead the changes they seek. Our work covers three focus areas community wellness, education, arts.
Job Title Nexus Business Management Internship
Organization A Red Circle
Site Location A Red Circle’s office, 6439 Plymouth Ave Suite W130, St. Louis, MO 63133, and North County Community Nexus, 9300 Lewis and Clark Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63137
About A Red Circle North St. Louis County’s economy has been historically impacted by racist laws and policies. A Red Circle's mission is to restore North County to a safe, vibrant, sustainable, and economically viable community while promoting diversity and healing racial strife. Located in The Promise Zone, A Red Circle's programming includes education, community wellness, and the arts. The latest sustainable community development project is the North County Community Nexus.
About the North County Community Nexus The Nexus is a center that will host various initiatives aiming to increase access to affordable healthy food, wellness resources, connection to the earth, small business innovation, and educational support. Situated in the old Hathaway Hills shopping center, the Nexus is to become a hub for community empowerment and economic revitalization.
Position Overview The Nexus Business Management Intern will contribute to the development of small business spaces and the commercial kitchen at the Nexus. This role involves identifying potential lessees, partnership engagement, supporting logistics, and assisting with program details. The vision is to create a program that offers free or low-cost workspace, mentorship, access to investors, and educational programs to support entrepreneurs. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to community development efforts.
Internship Responsibilities
25% Create a business incubator starter guide Develop a comprehensive guide for individuals interested in leasing space at the Nexus. Establish a graduation process with metrics and benchmarks.25% Entrepreneur Engagement Research and identify entrepreneurs whose businesses would thrive in the Nexus environment.25% Support with space logistics Assist in ensuring the space is vibrant and conducive to business growth, addressing questions about space utilization.25% Program Development Identify potential partners who could serve as mentors, investors, education program leaders. Develop a program to support selected entrepreneurs, including months or years of training, coaching, and workshops.
Qualifications
Passion for business development and management.Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently.Experience living, working, or volunteering in North St. Louis County preferred.Personal transportation required.Personal phone and laptop preferred.Field of study Business Management, Public Affairs, or related
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