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Core Programs
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LinkHer™ InitiativeLinkHer™ unites female students with female professionals, who provide guidance and support in discovering their full career potential.
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myRetreat™ ProgrammyRetreat™ is a developmental retreat for socially and economically disadvantaged women between the ages of 17 and 24.
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Contact Us
Xcel, Inc.
P: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 66777
E: xcel@xcelinc.org
W: www.xcelinc.org
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TIN: 20-4013051
Internship Program
The Females' Center of Exellence and Leadership, Inc. offers a comprehensive and competitive Internship Program that enables students to obtain experience in the non-profit sector via three (3) and six (6) month non-paid internship rotations.
Interns are offered the option to work virtually and or at our main office in Bloomfield, CT and are expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours per week. To apply, please complete the Internship Application.
Internship Openings
Mentor Acquisition Associate
Reporting to the LinkHer Program Manager, the Mentor Acquisition Associate gains exposure to top businesses by developing a network of professional female mentors in support of the expansion of the Mentoring Program. Responsibilities include:
- Support recruitment strategies to attract and recruit high-caliber Mentors
- Work with Mentee Acquisition Associate to identify Mentor recruitment needs
- Support LinkHer™ Initiative outreach activities and events
- Manage complete interview process including interviews and reference checks
- Serve as primary point of contact for prospective Mentors
- Perform other duties as needed by organization
Mentee Acquisition Associate
Reporting to the LinkHer Program Manager, the Mentee Acquisition Associate builds relationships with educational institutions and non-profits to identify the mentoring needs of female students. Responsibilities include:
- Support recruitment strategies to attract motivated Mentees
- Review all incoming Mentee Applications to identify Mentor requirements
- Partner with Mentor Acquisition Associate to ensure the best-fit mentor match
- Support Mentoring Program outreach activities and events
- Serve as primary point of contact for prospective Mentees
- Perform other duties as needed by organization
- Maintain a three to six month internship rotation
Development Associate
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Associate will gain exposure to grant and sponsorship writing as well as developing a fundraising campaign. Responsibilities include:
- Research local and national grants opportunities and assist with grant writing
- Support the implementation of a Corporate Partnership Program
- Support the development and implementation of a Fundraising Campaign
- Perform other duties as needed by organization
Marketing Associate
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Associate will gain exposure to developing a social media and communications campaign to engage and expand the organization's network. Responsibilities include:
- Research and utilize social media outlets to deliver organizational information
- Support the development a social media and communications campaign
- Develop informational content to be distributed on a continuous basis
- Perform other duties as needed by organization
