Research Assistant Intern (Global/Remote) - Help Change the World!
Job Summary
Internship: Internships are for people in school or with a few years of experience. The Research Assistant Intern works on important, diverse research projects as needed by the Operations Team. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy.
About us
UniversalGiving® is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary ®. has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, , Arianna Huffington’s , and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s . We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ and are highlighted in of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours.
Responsibilities
• Perform research on high net-worth potential and existing donors, foundations, and corporations
• Research on journalists, universities, and celebrities to develop marketing partnerships
• Perform research on Tech for Good companies
• Filling out Competitive Matrices for Operations, evaluating pros/cons of services we may use
• Research on Product Development Tools
• Research and update Event Planning Matrices/Tools
• Record all data in Salesforce
• Record and update all spreadsheets
Qualifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Competence with Salesforce and Google Drive
• Willingness to learn new technologies
Benefits
• Part-time, flexible, remote positions
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures
• Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit
• With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving® is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas
Duration and Location
• The position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week)
• Minimum 6 months commitment
• We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, Kenya, and many more
To Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, LinkedIn, and two writing samples to [email protected] with the subject: Research Assistant Intern Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
UniversalGiving® is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on .
Our Vision is to “Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."®
Let’s Connect:
Let’s Connect:
Facebook: UniversalGiving
Twitter: @UniversalGiving
LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page
Instagram: @UniversalGiving
Pinterest: @UniversalGiving
Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley:
Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog)
Facebook: @Pamela Hawley
Twitter: @PamelaHawley
LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley
Instagram: @PamelaHawley
Pinterest: @PamelaHawley
Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week
Benefits:
• Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now
Internship: Internships are for people in school or with a few years of experience. The Research Assistant Intern works on important, diverse research projects as needed by the Operations Team. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy.
About us
UniversalGiving® is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary ®. has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, , Arianna Huffington’s , and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s . We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ and are highlighted in of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours.
Responsibilities
• Perform research on high net-worth potential and existing donors, foundations, and corporations
• Research on journalists, universities, and celebrities to develop marketing partnerships
• Perform research on Tech for Good companies
• Filling out Competitive Matrices for Operations, evaluating pros/cons of services we may use
• Research on Product Development Tools
• Research and update Event Planning Matrices/Tools
• Record all data in Salesforce
• Record and update all spreadsheets
Qualifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Competence with Salesforce and Google Drive
• Willingness to learn new technologies
Benefits
• Part-time, flexible, remote positions
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures
• Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit
• With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving® is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas
Duration and Location
• The position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week)
• Minimum 6 months commitment
• We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, Kenya, and many more
To Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, LinkedIn, and two writing samples to [email protected] with the subject: Research Assistant Intern Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
UniversalGiving® is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on .
Our Vision is to “Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."®
Let’s Connect:
Let’s Connect:
Facebook: UniversalGiving
Twitter: @UniversalGiving
LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page
Instagram: @UniversalGiving
Pinterest: @UniversalGiving
Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley:
Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog)
Facebook: @Pamela Hawley
Twitter: @PamelaHawley
LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley
Instagram: @PamelaHawley
Pinterest: @PamelaHawley
Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week
Benefits:
• Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now