Business Advisor Intern - Multiple Teams
About the job
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Commitment to supporting diverse low-to-moderate-income communities.
- Willingness and ability to work in person in Flushing and occasionally travel to other New York City boroughs.
- Fluency in Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese, spoken and written.
- Current student or recent graduate status.
- Participate in outreach activities throughout New York City, including events, tabling, and community partner engagement.
- Provide Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese to English translation and interpretation 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.
- Maintain accurate client records in Salesforce and assist with data entry and reporting.
- Develop and distribute workshop and marketing materials on financial literacy, digital marketing, and business planning.
- Conduct basic market research and collect community resource information to strengthen services.
- Shadow Business Advisors to gain hands-on learning in counseling, small business operations, and loan processing.
- Current student or recent graduate in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Interest in economic development, community impact, entrepreneurship, and small business finance.
- Experience with Salesforce or another customer relationship management system.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a mission-driven team.
About the company
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a community development organization with 50 years of history. It builds and manages affordable housing, provides a range of community services, and supports entrepreneurs. AAFE’s work combines housing development, social services, and small business assistance to strengthen neighborhoods and empower residents. Housing projects involve planning, securing funding, and managing properties to keep rents affordable for low- and moderate-income families. Community services can include education, youth programs, health outreach, and referrals, while entrepreneurial support helps aspiring and existing business owners start, grow, or sustain ventures through training, resources, and access to networks. The organization’s goal is to improve neighborhood stability and economic opportunity for Asian Americans and broader communities by delivering long-term, community-focused programs rather than short-term fixes.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$250K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Gillibrand and Schumer secured $100,000 for AAFE youth college-readiness on February 4, 2026.
- AAFE launched 21 Chelsea co-op apartments, expanding middle-income homeownership inventory.
- June 4, 2026 tenant litigation keeps AAFE visible as a frontline housing defender.
What critics are saying
- A&E Real Estate's Brunn faces 2025 worst-landlord scrutiny, tying AAFE to messy landlord fights.
- FY2026 earmark delays threaten Rockaways and youth programs.
- No diversified revenue here makes a single grant lapse existential for capital plans.
What makes Asian Americans for Equality unique
- AAFE serves 35,000 tenants citywide through housing, legal, and youth programs.
- Its 2026 Rockaways project won $1.166 million for sustainable homeownership prototypes.
- Jo-Ann Yoo returned January 13, 2026, strengthening advocacy and community organizing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- Performance Bonus
- Professional Development Budget
- Commuter Benefits