Intern
Intern

i AM brOWN Originations, LLC
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About:
iAbO is a black-owned company working to remove barriers for other minority and marginalized businesses to receive well-deserved recognition. We started as a vending company that supports products from minority-owned businesses inside our machines. We partnered with minority-owned businesses throughout the country to help sell their products through our machines. Our biggest market currently serves more than six million people in the DFW metroplex. Now we are looking for support as we expand to new businesses. We are launching a new venture with the addition of a 360 photo booth business and a mobile bar in 2024. iAbO�s short-term goal is to grow and expand a clientele within the Dallas/Fort-Worth Area. Long term, we hope to expand throughout Texas and the nation through franchising.

Maintaining relationships is our driven mission as that�s how we build our clientele. We value creating an experience where people can feel like they are in first place. We strive to create a �feel-good environment� for workers and clients. We don�t want to mold into the old corporate america politics and its perspective of professionalism. As a new generation, we implement a healthy proficient environment.

As the Business and Marketing Operations Intern, this position will be the �Chief of Staff� in training and will have to wear multiple hats. This position requires patience, intuitiveness, creativity, excellent organization skills, maintaining professionalism, being solution-oriented, and an �entrepreneurial� mindset. You must be open to learning new things every day.

This position is hybrid and requires 10-20% travel a year. Additionally, the intern will be paid bi-weekly at $250, working up to 12 hours a week. Must be able to work remotely and have access to WiFi.

Additional:
$25 monthly stipend for any additional use
$15 hourly stipend for travel and training purposes

This internship has potential for growth within the company.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED is required, a college degree is preferred.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to carry/move/handle 25 pounds boxes.
Self-starter, proactive, and highly motivated.
Outgoing, able to interact and communicate with DFW community.
Has the ability to work efficiently and in a timely manner in order to meet strict deadlines.
Has a commitment to excellence.
Is outgoing, resourceful and able to work in a diverse working environment.
Is flexible with the owner�s schedule.
Has a reliable form of transportation.
Applicants will use various software programs including Google Suite, Canva, iMovie, etc. Must have experience in creating content.

Responsibilities:
Administration/Operations:
Provide administrative support for iAbO staff.
Responsible for all business operations to include, but not limited to: Travel, purchasing, hiring and training, and reimbursements.
Responsible for event planning, scheduling and other special projects.
Responsible for all community service activities.
Responsible for other work-related duties as assigned by either owner or manager of iAbO managers.
Internal and External Engagement and Strategic Outreach (Marketing):
Develops marketing plans and promotion schedules for assigned businesses.
Develops and implements campaigns and email newsletters.
Establishes goals and strategies for assigned projects.
Assists with developing and implementing corporate relationships with other companies.
Develops and executes strategies to elevate iAbO future business ideas and franchise opportunities.
Maintains a working relationship with staff and clients for an assigned venture to ensure marketing goals are being met.
Adheres to the financial objectives for the department and participates in budget planning.
Researches growing trends in the industry by collecting and analyzing data to continually enhance job functionality and goals.
Cultivates relationships across campus to collaborate and implement projects that are mutually beneficial.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Oversee and manage companies� Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok accounts. Must create weekly content of posts and multiple stories a week.
Develop posts and campaigns that market our products and brand.
Interact with customers by responding to comments, messages, and posts.
Visit locations to create content for our products.
Help grow our social media presence by attracting new followers while keeping our current customers engaged.
Have the ability to read and analyze analytics for all social media platforms.
Graphic design experience is a plus++
Customer Success:
Interact on a regular basis with customers to answer questions, address concerns, and understand unique business challenges.
Identify process improvements and/or areas for growth for customer wants and satisfaction
Drive product usage and customer retention, with a focus on early identification of risks (project and renewal) and improvement of overall account
Identify industry trends and analyze data to learn more about customers
Coordinate solution development across multiple departments
Resolve customer and internal escalations in a timely manner
Track ongoing operational metrics
Maintain updated knowledge of company software and services
Build a trusted advisor relationship with assigned customers

To become a candidate you must fill out this application on our website at: ------------. Click on the careers tab, press the "Apply Here" button and fill out the form to be considered.

Job posting closes on June 19th, 2022 after 11:59 pm.