Founded in 1916, the National Cooperative Business Association, the first national organization for cooperative businesses in the United States, was known as the Cooperative League of America until 1922 and as the Cooperative League of the USA (CLUSA) until 1985. Now known as the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International, NCBA CLUSA provides cross-sector education, support, and advocacy that helps co-ops in the United States thrive. Throughout its nearly 100 year history NCBA CLUSA has consistently advanced and protected the cooperative enterprise model, highlighting the impact that cooperatives have in the economic success of communities around the world. NCBA CLUSA engages in cooperative and community development in 15 countries including the United States.
Though NCBA CLUSA's name has changed over the years, its mission never has. For nearly 100 years, NCBA CLUSA remains dedicated to developing, advancing and protecting cooperatives. It is the national voice for cooperatives, helping them compete in a changing economic and political environment.
This internship will work with our membership and public relations team building further connections with the multiple sectors that make up the entire cooperative system. The internship will involve working with the membership team on trade association outreach projects, including the 2015 mailings and outreach on member dues. The internship will also involve working with the public relations team on web content development and the promotion of the associations activities for Fall 2014.