Grad Research Intern Position Available
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator is looking for a
grad research intern for one of their portfolio companies – Avisare.
Please share with those students who may be interested in this
opportunity:
Avisare (Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator – Portfolio Company)
Grad Research Intern – BruinView Job ID# 937213
Internship Description:
Avisare is a universal supplier management portal
connecting large corporations and small and mid-sized businesses for
contract opportunities. We offer suppliers a centralized platform to
keep their company information updated, and provide
the most robust options to make sourcing a turnkey process. Avisare is
not a database; we are a network empowering the small business
economy. As a software procurement system with a social mission to grow
minority, women, veteran and LGBT businesses, we
donate a portion of all revenue to sponsor minority student
scholarships through the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
Avisare is a venture-funded company and a member of the Los Angeles
Cleantech Incubator.
Opportunity
The Graduate Research Intern is focused on a very
specific assignment regarding the diversity certification process. In
this role the candidate will be expected to complete a thorough analysis
of all possible diversity certifications available
from every certifying body both public and private within the US. This
information will be compiled in an excel spreadsheet and the candidate
will work with the development team to integrate this information into a
backend database for public consumption.
We are looking for a self-directed researcher who
wants to be a part of an early-stage start-up team helping millions of
small business owners navigate the very confusing landscape of business
certifications.
Opportunity Description
Avisare is developing an algorithm-based
certification online tool. The Certification guide is a stand-alone
online tool designed to help small businesses understand which diversity
certifications issued by public and private certifying
bodies within the US can help them win more contracts. The scope will
begin with city, county, state, regional and third-party diversity
certifications (minority, women, veteran, LGBT, disabled) and include
ISO technology and green sustainability certifications.
From there, we will expand the database to include all types of
certifications.
Within this framework there are several areas in
which an intern could focus, using a data synthesis/analysis and
modeling approach. One area is addressing the impact to a small
business’ revenue in qualifying for certifications by the
type of certification and the corollary impact on the local economy for
these small businesses to hire more employees. Another area is
focusing on the economic impact to local cities and states by providing
certifications and business educational opportunities.
We would prefer an intern for six months but shorter periods will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications
• Requires a bachelor’s degree, a graduate degree in process and formal research experience
• Thorough understanding of public policy
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills (writing sample required)
• Outstanding research skills, well-organized, detail oriented and highly analytical
• Strong comfort with advanced Excel capabilities
• Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind.
Preferred Skills
• Basic understanding of computer programming
Your Benefits
• Interns receive a monthly stipend based on education level and experience
• Awesome Education opportunities paid for in an atmosphere of continuous learning
• Beautiful, fun, office environment in
the hub of start-up incubation in the downtown LA Arts District or in
sunny Santa Monica
• Spend your days with the best and brightest making a difference in the world
• Fun team outings and flexible Friday work from home policy
Equal Employment Opportunity
Avisare is dedicated to providing equal
opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion,
ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status,
or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable
law.
Best,
STEM Manager, Graduate Student Services
UCLA Career Center | 310.206.1931