Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Intern

Kiva.org

6h•$800•Remote

About The Position

Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested over $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 100 countries and over 5 million borrowers. As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full-time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world. Kiva's values: Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day. Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable. Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big. Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world. Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other. Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness. Internship Program Since its founding, volunteerism has been an integral part of Kiva's foundation and success. As a Kiva Intern, you will contribute your passion, drive, ideas, and expertise to expanding our reach and impact while taking on immediate and significant responsibilities within your team. In addition to learning on the job, you'll partake in a variety of educational, social, and professional development workshops and events that will accelerate your professional growth while learning about Kiva and the non-profit, technology, and microfinance sectors. Through this volunteer internship, we’re hoping to provide a high-caliber learning experience. With the completion of our internship program, you will take away many in-demand job skills. Additionally, all Kiva interns will gain exposure to foundational microfinance concepts and ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals. This position will also put you in contact with a wide array of employees around the world, giving you a jump start on networking opportunities. This Kiva internship is a 6-month, part-time (24-32 hours per week) United States-based, remote volunteer position. Placement Process Kiva places interns within most departments of the organization. During recruitment, we evaluate your application and interests to match you to a specific team that will leverage your talents while providing you with an opportunity to develop and grow. Although Kiva Interns range in age and experience, a common theme among our participants is a "can do" attitude as well as a desire and willingness to dive in and get their hands dirty. Role overview: Our Team Kiva US is an innovative direct-to-borrower lending program. Launched in 2011, Kiva US has experimented with different approaches to bring 0% capital to financially excluded entrepreneurs throughout the US. With the mission to help underserved communities thrive, the Kiva US program seeks to: Expand access to capital traditionally underserved entrepreneurs including women, minorities, and the underbanked Lower the cost of that capital (by offering 0% interest, no fee loans) Enable borrowers and local technical assistance providers to connect more directly so that borrowers receive application support and plug into local resources Your Role As a Kiva Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Intern, you will work closely with our Business Development team who focuses on identifying, pitching, and converting prospects to impactful Kiva partners. Kiva partners are local organizations (technical assistance providers, city governments, nonprofit lenders) all over the United States, who act as the faces of the Kiva US. Kiva Hubs are partners that use Kiva's Plug & Play lending product to support their small businesses in having access to capital, with the help of their own communities and Kiva's existing lenders. The Ecosystem Intern supports our efforts of prospecting + outreach, and the onboarding of new partners across the US. The intern will also assist in research and project-based work to help us better understand pain points and successes of our partnerships to drive greater impact together. This is an ideal position for someone with interest in sales experience (in a nonprofit or technology related field), research, and/or relationship management. Candidates should be looking to grow their partnership-building skills in an opportunity rich environment with Kiva. At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age or older by January 13, 2026
Able to commit to the full 6-month term
Strong critical thinking, with an eye for detail, and ownership of your work
Enjoys problem-solving and relationship building
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly proactive and able to work independently
Highly organized individual with an aptitude for working in a start-up environment.
Intermediate skills in Google docs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Interest in sales experience (in a nonprofit or technology related field)
Interest in research
Interest in relationship management

Responsibilities

Research and organize data for potential partners and their networks
Research prospective foundations and corporate partners/donors
Research on potential national partnerships for scale.
Analyze key performance data of existing Hubs to develop successful Hub case studies
Support the US team in successfully managing incoming inquiries from new and existing partners
Support in the cold outreach to prospective partners
Engage with stakeholders as the first point of contact after the initiation of conversations
Support efforts to monitor partner participation and engagement in monthly meetings
Help create and continually refine pitch decks, presentations as well as other supporting documents and materials
Create visual charts and graphs for CAM and Trustee Surveys
Support marketing efforts to relay programmatic updates to Hub and Trustee partners
Support script writing for borrower support videos
Create marketing materials/collateral to support partners

Benefits

Professional development and skills workshops
Access to Kiva’s network of Kiva Fellowship and Internship Alumni
Optional participation in Kiva’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and social activities such as happy hours and coffee chats
References are gladly given for successful participants
Modest stipend of $800 a month (before taxes)

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