Application Guide
How to Apply for Review and Translation Program Project Manager Intern
at Kiva
🏢 About Kiva
Kiva is a nonprofit that enables individuals to lend as little as $25 to entrepreneurs around the world, creating economic opportunity and alleviating poverty. Unlike traditional charities, Kiva's model empowers borrowers to build sustainable livelihoods, fostering dignity and self-sufficiency. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven organization that has facilitated over $1.6 billion in loans.
About This Role
As a Review and Translation Program Project Manager Intern, you'll support the volunteer community that reviews and translates loan applications, ensuring timely and accurate processing. This role is impactful because high-quality volunteer engagement directly accelerates funding for entrepreneurs in developing countries, bridging cultural and linguistic gaps.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start by checking volunteer discussion boards and responding to queries, then review a batch of new volunteer applications and screen candidates. Later, you could draft a motivational post for the community or coordinate with the team on an upcoming campaign event, updating tracking sheets in Salesforce.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Kiva Is Looking For
- Passionate about global development and microfinance, with a demonstrated interest in Kiva's mission
- Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple volunteer communication channels independently
- Excellent written communicator who can craft motivational messages and clear instructions for a diverse volunteer base
- Comfortable with data entry and tracking tools like Salesforce and Google Sheets, with willingness to learn internal systems
📝 Tips for Applying to Kiva
Highlight any experience managing online communities, forums, or volunteer groups, as this role involves monitoring discussion boards and coordinating recognition.
Showcase specific examples of process improvement or tool research you've initiated in past roles or projects.
Mention any familiarity with Kiva's platform or microlending, even if just as a lender or supporter.
Tailor your resume to emphasize cross-functional collaboration, event planning, or campaign coordination.
Use the cover letter to demonstrate your understanding of Kiva's unique lending model and how volunteer engagement drives impact.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your alignment with Kiva's mission and understanding of how microfinance empowers entrepreneurs.", 'Specific examples of engaging or motivating a community, whether online or in person.', 'Your organizational skills and ability to work independently in a remote, part-time setting.', 'Proficiency with tools like Google Suite, Slack, or Salesforce, and willingness to learn new systems.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Kiva's website to understand the borrower journey and the role of volunteer translators/reviewers.
- → Read Kiva's blog or impact reports to see examples of successful loans and community stories.
- → Review Kiva's volunteer portal or resources to understand how volunteers are currently managed.
- → Familiarize yourself with Kiva's recent campaigns or initiatives to discuss in your application.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Being too generic about your interest in 'helping people' without connecting to Kiva's specific model.
- Neglecting to mention remote work experience or self-discipline, as this role is fully remote.
- Overlooking the part-time nature; ensure you can commit to the required hours and flexibility.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!