Business Advisor Support Intern (Mandarin Chinese… at Asian… · Queens

Summary: Asian Americans for Equality is a nonprofit organization focused on community development and economic empowerment. They are seeking a Business Advisor Support Intern to assist their Business Advisor team in supporting 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 (Mandarin Chinese ↔ 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: - 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 - Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) – required Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, CRM, Business counseling, Loan application support, Financial literacy, Digital marketing, Market research, Mandarin Chinese