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# Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Intern at Kiva.org

- **Company:** Kiva.org
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/kivaorg/jobs/8250057?gh_jid=8250057

## Job description

About us:

[Kiva](http://kiva.org/) is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested over $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 100 countries and over 5 million borrowers.

As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full-time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.

Kiva's values:

Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.

Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.

Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.

Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.

Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.

Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.

[Internship Program](http://www.kiva.org/internvolunteers/internprogram)

Since its founding, volunteerism has been an integral part of Kiva's foundation and success. As a Kiva Intern, you will contribute your passion, drive, ideas, and expertise to expanding our reach and impact while taking on immediate and significant responsibilities within your team. In addition to learning on the job, you'll partake in a variety of educational, social, and professional development workshops and events that will accelerate your professional growth while learning about Kiva and the non-profit, technology, and microfinance sectors.

Through this volunteer internship, we’re hoping to provide a high-caliber learning experience. With the completion of our internship program, you will take away many in-demand job skills. Additionally, all Kiva interns will gain exposure to foundational microfinance concepts and ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals. This position will also put you in contact with a wide array of employees around the world, giving you a jump start on networking opportunities.

This Kiva internship is a 6-month, part-time (24-32 hours per week) United States-based, remote volunteer position.

[Placement Process](http://www.kiva.org/internvolunteers/internprogram/apply)

Kiva places interns within most departments of the organization. During recruitment, we evaluate your application and interests to match you to a specific team that will leverage your talents while providing you with an opportunity to develop and grow.

Although Kiva Interns range in age and experience, a common theme among our participants is a "can do" attitude as well as a desire and willingness to dive in and get their hands dirty.

Role overview:

## Our Team

Kiva US is an innovative direct-to-borrower lending program. Launched in 2011, Kiva US has experimented with different approaches to bring 0% capital to financially excluded entrepreneurs throughout the US. With the mission to help underserved communities thrive, the Kiva US program seeks to:

- Expand access to capital traditionally underserved entrepreneurs including women, minorities, and the underbanked
- Lower the cost of that capital (by offering 0% interest, no fee loans)
- Enable borrowers and local technical assistance providers to connect more directly so that borrowers receive application support and plug into local resources

## Your Role

As a Kiva Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Intern, you will work closely with our Business Development team who focuses on identifying, pitching, and converting prospects to impactful Kiva partners. Kiva partners are local organizations (technical assistance providers, city governments, nonprofit lenders) all over the United States, who act as the faces of the Kiva US. Kiva Hubs are partners that use Kiva's Plug & Play lending product to support their small businesses in having access to capital, with the help of their own communities and Kiva's existing lenders.

The Ecosystem Intern supports our efforts of prospecting + outreach, and the onboarding of new partners across the US. The intern will also assist in research and project-based work to help us better understand pain points and successes of our partnerships to drive greater impact together.

This is an ideal position for someone with interest in sales experience (in a nonprofit or technology related field), research, and/or relationship management. Candidates should be looking to grow their partnership-building skills in an opportunity rich environment with Kiva.

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities include:

Research

- Research and organize data for potential partners and their networks
- Research prospective foundations and corporate partners/donors
- Research on potential national partnerships for scale.
- Analyze key performance data of existing Hubs to develop successful Hub case studies

Communication

- Support the US team in successfully managing incoming inquiries from new and existing partners
- Support in the cold outreach to prospective partners
- Engage with stakeholders as the first point of contact after the initiation of conversations
- Support efforts to monitor partner participation and engagement in monthly meetings

Asset Creation

- Help create and continually refine pitch decks, presentations as well as other supporting documents and materials
- Create visual charts and graphs for CAM and Trustee Surveys
- Support marketing efforts to relay programmatic updates to Hub and Trustee partners
- Support script writing for borrower support videos
- Create marketing materials/collateral to support partners

Preferred qualifications:

- At least 21 years of age or older by January 13, 2026
- Able to commit to the full 6-month term
- Strong critical thinking, with an eye for detail, and ownership of your work
- Enjoys problem-solving and relationship building
- Strong written and verbal communication  skills
- Highly proactive and able to work independently
- Highly organized individual with an aptitude for working in a start-up environment.
- Intermediate skills in Google docs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What we offer:

- Professional development and skills workshops
- Access to Kiva’s network of Kiva Fellowship and Internship Alumni
- Optional participation in Kiva’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and social activities such as happy hours and coffee chats
- References are gladly given for successful participants

Kiva's Internship is a part-time volunteer position, however, to help offset some expenses, Kiva will provide a modest stipend of $800 a month (before taxes) to its volunteers. Please note that the stipend is considered taxable income and we expect interns to do their own research as to how this may affect their personal/tax implications.

The weekly time commitment for a Kiva Internship is 24 - 32 hours per week, from January 12th, 2027 -  June 30th, 2027. Please make sure you have the availability to commit for the entire internship period before submitting an application.

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture.  We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.

## About Kiva.org

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial inclusion / Microfinance / Nonprofit technology
- **Target customers**: B2C (individual lenders and borrowers globally), B2B (corporate partners, field partners)
- **Mission**: “Kiva expands financial access to help underserved communities thrive.”

## Products & Services
- **Kiva.org Platform**: A crowdfunding marketplace where individuals can lend as little as $25 to entrepreneurs and students in over 80 countries. Loans are 0% interest for lenders; Kiva covers operational costs through donations, grants, and partner fees. Borrowers have a 96.4% average repayment rate.
- **Kiva U.S.** : Zero-interest loans for marginalized communities in the United States who are often turned away by traditional banks.
- **Blockchain for Financial Inclusion**: A pilot project in Sierra Leone using blockchain to provide financial services to unbanked populations.
- **Climate Resilience & Refugee Support**: Targeted loan programs to help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change or rebuild after displacement.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit organization)
- **Key Metric**: Over 5 million borrowers served since inception; more than 1.5 million lenders on the platform; $25 can fund a loan.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed in provided sources; Kiva partners with local microfinance institutions and corporate sponsors.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding into new geographies (e.g., U.S. focus), running a blockchain pilot in Sierra Leone, and growing global office footprint. The organization is actively hiring for roles in engineering, partnerships, and impact investments.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Mission-Driven Model**: Kiva is a nonprofit with no fees charged to lenders or borrowers, creating a unique trust-based lending ecosystem.
- **High Repayment Rate**: 96.4% average repayment rate demonstrates borrower reliability and strong field partner selection.
- **Global Community**: 1.5 million lenders worldwide enable rapid crowdfunding of loans, often within hours.
- **Diverse Financial Inclusion Focus**: Targets women (2/3 of loans go to women), refugees, climate-affected communities, and underserved U.S. populations.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand financial access to the 1 billion+ unbanked people globally.
- Leverage blockchain technology to build inclusive financial infrastructure.
- Deepen impact in climate adaptation and refugee support.
- Grow the U.S. zero-interest loan program to address domestic financial inequality.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Employees describe doing “the best work of your career” while tackling global challenges. The organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with efforts to reduce bias in hiring and pay equity.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage for employees, 80-90% for dependents)
  - Unlimited paid time off
  - $750 annual education stipend for conferences and classes
  - $2,500 annual 401(k) contribution
  - 10 weeks paid parental leave (plus fully paid pregnancy disability leave for birth mothers)
  - Opportunity to travel to a country where Kiva works
- **Work Environment**: Remote-friendly with offices in San Francisco, Portland, San Jose, Chicago, New York, Nairobi, and Bangkok. Many roles are listed as “U.S. Remote” or “Canada Remote.” The company also offers internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities.
- **Growth**: Employees can work across engineering, product, marketing, impact investments, and partnerships – with a clear focus on professional development.

## Sources
1. [careers.kiva.org](https://www.careers.kiva.org/)
2. [kiva.org/about](https://www.kiva.org/about)
3. [linkedin.com/company/kiva-org](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiva-org)
4. [kiva.org](https://www.kiva.org/)
5. [kiva.org/about/how](https://www.kiva.org/about/how)

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