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The AnnunciationMission

4505 S. Claiborne New Orleans, LA 70125Phone:504.895.8697Fax:504.895.8696Web:annunciationmission.org

Employer:

The Annunciation Mission

Internship:

Coffee House Development Intern

Compensation:

Unpaid. A shared apartment and free meals will be provided on campus.

Duration:

June 1-July 31, 2009. This can be customized tofit personal needs.

Supervisor:

Duane NettlesAnnunciation Mission Director duane@annunciationmission.org

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2009. Rolling admission- applyearly!

Job Description:

Annunciation is currently building a coffee house to serve as acommunity gathering point for Broadmoor and surroundingneighborhood residents. We envision the coffee house as a place tocelebrate local culture including music, poetry, book readings,open mic nights, recovery group meetings, small group gatherings,and other activities. The building, located on our campus, isdirectly on one of the busiest thoroughfares in New Orleans. Inaddition, the Mission houses over 2,000 people a year who arelooking for alternate activities during the evenings. The intern willcreate a business and operations plan for the coffeehouse.We are open to the internship being combined with a two-year, paid fellowship to operate and lead the coffee house beginning inSeptember 2009. This is an excellent opportunity for someonewith an entrepreneurial spirit who is interested in developing a new business that is community focused.

Overview of Responsibility:

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Research best practices for coffee houses.

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Research menus and pricing options.

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Assess costs of operations, supplies, and staffing.

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Survey local residents to determine necessary services.

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Familiarize oneself with

Creating a World Without Poverty:Social Business and the Future of Capitalism

by MuhammadYunus as well as other relevant material.

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Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

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Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

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Intern must be a Christian.

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Intern must have an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Intern must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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Background in business plans helpful.

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Intern must be a recent graduate or entering senior or junior year.

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Intern must have a heart for urban environments.

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Intern must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

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Intern must be able to work alone and with team members.

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Intern must be able to think, work, and function independently.

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Intern must have access to a car or bike for transportation.

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Intern must have a laptop or computer.

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Intern must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week).

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Intern must possess a sense of humor and compassion.

How to Apply:

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Submit your resume and application to Duane Nettles atduane@annunciationmission.org. Please indicate which position you’re applying for inthe subject line.

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until April 30, 2009. Apply early. Once wereceive an acceptable applicant, we accept him/her. Apply early and for as manyBroadmoor positions as you are interested in. If you do apply for more than one position, please rank your order of internship preferences. Don’t apply for them all.

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See broadmoorinternships.com for more details.

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