Business Advisor Support Intern (Korean Speaker) at Asian… · Queens

Summary: Asian Americans for Equality is a nonprofit organization focused on community economic empowerment. They are seeking a motivated Business Advisor Support Intern to assist their team in serving small businesses throughout NYC, providing hands-on exposure to business counseling, loan application support, and community engagement. Responsibilities: - Participate in outreach activities throughout NYC , including events, tabling, and community partner engagement - Provide translation/interpretation (Korean ↔ English) during client meetings and workshops, as needed - Assist Business Advisors with client intake, scheduling, and follow-ups - Support preparation of loan application packages by gathering documentation, organizing files, and ensuring completeness - Help maintain accurate client records in Salesforce and assist with data entry/reporting - Help develop and distribute workshop and marketing materials on topics such as financial literacy, digital marketing, and business planning - Conduct basic market research and collect community resource information to strengthen REDC’s services - Shadow Business Advisors to gain hands-on learning in counseling, small business operations, and loan processing Required Qualifications: - Fluent in Korean (spoken and written) – required - Current student or recent graduate (Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related field preferred) - Interest in economic development, community impact, entrepreneurship, and small business finance - Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented - Comfortable with Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Salesforce or CRM experience a plus (training provided) - Ability to work independently and as part of a mission-driven team - Commitment to supporting diverse low-to-moderate-income communities - Willingness and ability to work in-person in Flushing and occasionally travel to other NYC boroughs Required Skills: Fluent in Korean Important Skills: Salesforce experience, Microsoft Office, Google Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: Independent work Benefits: Hands-on experience working in a mission-driven nonprofit CDFI., Exposure to small business counseling, lending processes, and financial education., Opportunity to strengthen bilingual professional communication skills., Networking with local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and finance professionals., Professional mentorship and potential pathways for future employment in business advising, community development, or economic inclusion.