Business and Finance Intern
The House of Eli Miami Position Type: Internship Focus: Business Development, Finance, Operations & Strategic Growth About The House of Eli Miami The House of Eli Miami is a nonprofit organization focused on Helping People Help More People through strategic partnerships and innovative programming centered around sports, fashion, film and entertainment. The organization creates opportunities for students, emerging creatives and community partners through internships, mentorship, educational programming, film and entertainment initiatives, and collaborations with nonprofits and brands. Position Overview The Business & Finance Intern will work closely with leadership to help The House of Eli Miami strengthen its financial foundation and develop a sustainable strategy for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated student interested in business, finance, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, entertainment, film or development. The intern will help analyze the organization’s current financial model and identify opportunities to increase revenue, develop partnerships, control costs and build systems that support long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development Research potential corporate, foundation and community partners. Identify sponsorship and revenue opportunities. Develop lists of prospective sponsors, donors and strategic partners. Assist with partnership proposals and sponsorship packages. Research earned-income opportunities related to film, events, education and entertainment. Help evaluate new programs and initiatives based on financial sustainability. Financial Analysis Assist with annual and project-based budgets. Track income and expenses. Help develop financial projections and cash-flow forecasts. Analyze the financial performance of programs and events. Research industry costs and comparable nonprofit/entertainment business models. Help leadership identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce unnecessary expenses. Film & Entertainment Projects Assist in developing budgets for feature films, documentaries and short films. Research production, post-production, festival and distribution expenses. Help create financial models for film projects. Research grants, sponsorships and potential investors/partners for film projects. Track project expenses against approved budgets. Research & Strategy Research foundations, grants, sponsorships and corporate giving programs. Research competitors and comparable organizations. Help identify emerging opportunities in sports, fashion, film and entertainment. Prepare research summaries and presentations for leadership.
Qualifications
Strong interest in business, finance, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management or entertainment. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets and budgets. Strong research skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Professional, curious and entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to communicate effectively with executives, nonprofit leaders, business owners and creative professionals. Knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets or similar financial tools is preferred. Ideal Candidate This person should be analytical enough to understand budgets and financial models while also being creative enough to see new opportunities for growth. What the Intern Will Gain The intern will receive hands-on experience in: Nonprofit business strategy Financial planning and budgeting Business development Sponsorship development Grant research Film financing Event economics Strategic partnerships Entrepreneurship Marketing and entertainment Executive-level nonprofit operations The position provides an opportunity to work directly with leadership and contribute to projects that have real financial and community impact. Pay: $1.00 - $100.00 per year Work Location: Remote