Project Operations/MEL Intern - The Cadmus Group, Inc.

What You’ll Be Doing

This Intern opportunity is a 10-week paid Internship beginning May/June 2025 (date to be confirmed). Interns will be assigned to our Arlington, VA office.

Cadmus is seeking an intern to provide overall support to the International Development Division (IDD) Operations and MEL Team. The duration of the internship is flexible, and a reduced or part-time schedule is possible. The intern will learn about project operations processes, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) methods and will work across six Lines of Business within IDD through participation in project and business operations activities and supporting project management and monitoring and learning processes. The intern will report to the IDD Director of Operations.

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

• Support IDD project management process improvements such as drafting SOPs, manuals, reviewing current project management tools and systems, and monitoring different tools for efficiency
• Assist with development of tools for activity planning, deliverable tracking, financial management and reporting, templates, trackers, and other relevant documents to improve Cadmus’ Operations and MEL processes
• Provide administrative support in drafting consulting and vendor agreements, invoice processing, file management and other administrative support, as needed
• Assist with field operations, start-up and close-out activities as well as collecting documentation required for in-country registration/de-registration and related processes
• Support corporate planning, reporting, and operations
• Provide support for the Senior Vice President of IDD as needed
• Support development of an information management system to consolidate results and data (key performance indicators) across IDD projects
• Support development of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) tools and templates
• Assist with the design and content uploading to IDD SharePoint (MEL knowledge management platform for IDD consolidating results from IDD projects)

• The internship is open to Graduate and Undergraduate students or recent graduates with an interest in international development and who are pursuing a relevant degree such as International Relations, Economics, International Development, Political Science, Finance, Business, Social Sciences, Public Policy, etc
• Excellent English writing skills
• Strong Communications and Interpersonal Skills
• Computer skills including MS Suite (Word, PPT, Excel, and Teams) and ability to manipulate PDFs, such as in Foxit or similar software

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Interns are eligible to participate in the Cadmus 401(k) program if they are 21 years or older.

The hourly rate for this position will depend on the student's degree level. For undergraduate students the hourly rate is $25 and for graduate students it is $30.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com