Executive Intern
About MSF USA
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to those in need globally. MSF operates in over 70 countries, offering medical humanitarian assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, many of whom are local hires working within their communities. MSF USA supports the global movement through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications.
Role Overview
The Executive Intern provides administrative support to the Executive and Association teams at MSF USA, reporting to the Association Coordinator and Board and Executive Liaison Officer. The internship offers practical learning and exposure to international humanitarian work and NGO administration.
Department Accountabilities
Leadership and Direction: Inspire and guide others, communicate actions needed, and link to broader organizational mission and strategy.
Stakeholder Management: Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to foster positive working relationships and support program/project delivery.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Support and advance D, E, and I principles, representing MSF USA on D, E, and I issues.
Operations Management: Execute and manage operations using predetermined protocols and procedures to achieve specified operational performance standards.
Organizational Capability Building: Develop organizational capabilities to meet current and future requirements, enabling the organization to achieve its goals and maximize the potential of its people.
Board Relationship: Develop and improve relationships with Board members, identifying priorities, issues, and strategic challenges for Board discussion.
Roles Specific Outcomes
Internal Communications: Update and maintain materials on the internal Association website, compile content for the newsletter, draft minutes, and maintain the Association Wall.
Events Support: Provide administrative and logistical support for the Annual General Assembly and other associative events, including Board meetings.
Database and Special Projects: Support the Association team in maintaining and updating database and admin systems for MSF USA association members.
Maintain Asana projects and guidelines in coordination with the Executive and Association team.
Contribute to other projects as assigned.
Complexity and Problem-Solving Skills
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Initiative and confidence to ask questions in a fast-paced work environment.
Behavioral Competencies
Thought: Understand how MSF USA staff understand the organization, manage complexity, and contribute by creating the new and different.
People Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions geared to aiding others.
Global Perspective: Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
Results: MSF USA staff achieve results by cultivating a forward-thinking environment that produces solutions for changing stakeholder needs.
People: MSF USA staff understand their impact on others through collaboration and inclusion of different perspectives to achieve common goals.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Manages Networks: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
Paints a Compelling Picture: Drives Vision and Purpose by painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Self: MSF USA staff demonstrate self-awareness by having an open mindset and continuously seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.
Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Considers Needs: Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- A genuine commitment to MSF's humanitarian principles and general understanding of international current events.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability.
- A working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Travel Requirements
No travel is required for this position.
Compensation
$18.00 per hour
Employed End Date
6 months
Location
New York, NY (On-site or Hybrid)
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Statement
MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
Safeguarding Statement
All Employees and Representatives of MSF USA have a duty to treat the individuals, families, and communities with whom we interact and serve with dignity and respect, and to ensure their safety and protection. We are committed to fostering a workplace and organizational culture that is safe, inclusive, and free from harassment, abuse, exploitation, and discrimination. This commitment is supported by policies and procedures that promote an environment where misconduct and abuse are not tolerated.