Internships
Work with Baltimore’s local money: the BNote!
Baltimore Green Currency Association’s (BGCA) fall interns will provide critical support to the organization and the successful administration of the BNote system. This is a truly unique opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking project in Baltimore City. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects that could be a key piece of Baltimore’s history and could have a meaningful impact on our city for years to come. This will not be your typical internship where every day is the same, and you will be part of a team doing the on-the-ground and in the field work that moves our organization forward. Expect to work hard, have fun, and have the creative freedom and support to pursue projects that are exciting and meaningful to you, as long as they move BGCA towards its broader goals for the internship period.
BGCA is currently accepting applications for internships in the following positions. Click on a position for more details.
To apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Julie at: lilredleaf@gmail.com
In your cover letter, please highlight any relevant skills, experience, or interests that you believe make you a good fit. Also, please include answers to the following:
- Ranking of internships in order of preference if you wish to be considered for multiple opportunities.
- Days and number of hours of availability during the week, including weekends.
- Whether or not you have access to a car (not a requirement).
Baltimore Green Currency Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit under the fiscal sponsorship of Fusion Partnerships, Inc. BGCA was founded in the spring of 2010 with the mission of establishing an alternative currency – local money – for Baltimore, the Baltimore BNote. BNotes are currently accepted at over 200 businesses throughout Baltimore in areas like Hampden, Station North, and Hamilton/Lauraville. Local money can be used as a tool to increase local wealth, strengthen main street businesses, and build community resilience and pride. For more information, visit http://baltimoregreencurrency.org.
Administrative & Development Intern
Essential Functions:
- Attend BGCA weekly meetings on Wednesdays, take, finalize and distribute meeting minutes.
- Assist with logistics and setup of weekly meetings as needed.
- Assist with agenda and materials preparation on a weekly basis.
- In coordination with BGCA planning team members, research upcoming grant opportunities, track grant deadlines, compile information and research for applications and help with editing and proofing of grant applications.
- Create a manual of policies and procedures, as well as online presentations and tools for the group.
- Begin compilation of a historical record for BGCA.
- In coordination with BGCA planning team members, develop tools and calendar to manage grant proposals, deadlines and reporting.
- Assist with arranging, and when possible, attend meetings with BGCA board members to discuss grant support from funders and individuals.
- Assist with responding to public inquiries and compile all public inquiries to document what questions are being asked. Create a set of FAQs based on the document.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Ability to attend weekly evening meetings on Wednesdays.
- Organized, with attention to detail. Knows about spell check and uses it regularly!
- Computer literacy – word processing skills required. Skills in Excel, Power Point and basic design programs preferred.
- Initiative to follow through on projects without being reminded.
- Strong work ethic and desire to deliver more than promised.
- A sense of humor.
- Ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interest in social justice, economics, alternative currency systems or environmental issues.
This position reports to Julie Gouldener, BGCA Program Coordinator.
This is an unpaid internship.
Time Commitment: Fall and spring interns are required to work at least 10 hours per week, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Business Network Intern
Essential Functions:
- In coordination with BGCA planning team members, compile and disseminate BNote business materials to businesses in our network and to potential BNote businesses.
- With BGCA planning team members, develop and implement ideas for improved tracking and communication with BNote businesses.
- Set up meetings and focus groups with BNote business owners to document challenges and successes and collect feedback.
- Be a point of contact for the BNote business network to help resolve issues, explain the system, and identify mutually beneficial business relationships between businesses in our network.
- In coordination with BGCA planning team members and the Communications & New Media Intern, create tools and materials for business owners, employees and customers.
- Research best practices in other local currency systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Interest in small “main street” businesses and what makes them profitable. Background or interest in economics or business preferred but not required.
- Strong listening skills and a genuine desire to learn from small business owners around the city.
- Creativity and an ability to think outside the current paradigms of thought or an openness to entertain concepts that aren’t “business as usual.”
- Organized, with attention to detail. Knows about spell check and uses it regularly!
- Initiative to follow through on projects without being reminded.
- A sense of humor.
- The ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interest in social justice, economics, alternative currency systems or environmental issues.
This position reports to Julie Gouldener, BGCA Program Coordinator.
This is an unpaid internship. Contact us to discuss the possibility of earning college credits.
Time Commitment: Fall and spring interns are required to work at least 10 hours per week, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Community Partners & Coalition Building
Essential Functions:
- Identify nonprofits, community groups and neighborhood associations that could present partnership opportunities with BGCA.
- Attend meetings and tabling events as a representative of BGCA.
- Identify and keep calendar of tabling or presentation opportunities for BGCA.
- Deliver presentations about BNotes to community groups and the general public and collect feedback.
- In coordination with BGCA planning team members, create toolkits of materials about BNotes for the general public and community groups.
- Research best practices in other local currency systems for engaging community groups, local government and the general public.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Familiarity with Baltimore neighborhoods, local nonprofits, community groups and local elected officials desirable but not required.
- Organized, with attention to detail.
- Strong listening skills, which include the ability to listen and learn from other individuals and organizations without a personal agenda.
- Genuine and insatiable curiosity in other people and a strong interest in creating community partnerships.
- Comfortable speaking in public. Public speaking and meeting facilitation experience preferred but not required.
- Initiative to follow through on projects without being reminded.
- A sense of humor.
- The ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interest in social justice, economics, alternative currency systems or environmental issues.
This position reports to Julie Gouldener, BGCA Program Coordinator.
This is an unpaid internship. Contact us to discuss the possibility of earning college credits.
Time Commitment: Fall and spring interns are required to work at least 10 hours per week, for a minimum of 12 weeks.