Indigenous Goods Social Business is a social business cooperative of individuals and organizations that aspire to develop systems of sustainable production and consumption. It is composed of artisans, designers, investors, and consumers who work together to create sustainable value chains. This is accomplished through the commercialization and the upselling of traditional products from under-resourced indigenous regions. By respecting ancestral knowledge, using genuine raw materials in a sustainable manner for the environment, and creating scalable methodologies, the business is successfully adding value to cultural assets, thereby encouraging local development in a socially, culturally, and environmentally responsible manner.
Industry: Development & Sustainability
Sector: For-Profit Company
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Possible Intern Roles:
Marketing and Writing Intern
Matriarca is seeking an intern to develop marketing strategies for different audiences (wholesalers and retailers) in the United States, since the organization is starting to sell from the U.S.
Suggested Spanish level: No Spanish required
Candidate requirements: Candidates who have studied or are interested in marketing.
Research and Analysis Intern
The intern will evaluate possible certifications for Matriarca to obtain. Upon identifying the appropriate certifications, the intern will plan out the certification process, keeping in mind Matriarca’s current standing and what needs to be done to successfully gain the certification(s).
Suggested Spanish level: Intermediate
Candidate requirements: Candidates with a strong ability in project, processes, and market evaluation and research are encouraged to apply.
In the words of past interns:
“I think one of the biggest strengths of interning at this social business is that they are a startup, which allows interns to have many opportunities to do a ton of different tasks. I loved the freedom that I had to explore new areas of marketing. Also, the team is super tight-knit, and I loved the community feel of the workplace. I learned a lot about what I might want to do with my future career. I was already interested in marketing, but this internship made me realize that I might want to work in the nonprofit/social impact sector. This program also opened my eyes to the potential of working abroad, and I gained a lot of insight into Argentinian culture. Lastly, I improved many of my professional skills.” - Jeffrey F., Marketing Intern, from the University of Pennsylvania
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