TORAJAMELO is a slow, ethical, sustainable, lifestyle brand that is working towards alleviating the cycle of systemic poverty in rural excluded communities, preserving cultural heritage of “backstrap loom weaving” in Indonesia, preventing breakdown of rural communities due to outward migration, and environmental sustainability of natural habitats.

VISION Alleviation of poverty by creating a sustainable ecosystem focussed around women in indigenous communities MISSION Work towards establishing a sustainable economy in indigenous communities via an intersection of cultural, social, and environmental approaches. OUR VALUES Collaborate with Community, Uphold Quality, Practice Integrity, Take actions with a Purpose and Believe in Compassion.

COMMERCE: TORAJAMELO is an ethical-slow fashion lifestyle brand that showcases the stories of Indonesia to the world. We cater to both B2B and B2C customers. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Our core pillar is the design and development of sustainable weaving practices that preserve the authenticity of the craft while staying relevant to the evolving market. We also explore additional sources of income for our partner communities through “Community Based Ecotourism” and regenerative economy projects. CONSULTANCY: Our consultancy pillar provides advisory services to corporations on ESG and UN SDG and how they can integrate these principles into their businesses. We also offer mentoring and coaching support to impact businesses on how to thrive in the current times while staying true to their core purpose.

TORAJAMELO is an award winning inclusive impact enterprise headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia and expanding into Singapore and Japan. A certified B Corp, it was founded in 2008, it specially focuses on collaborating with women artisans and entrepreneurs from rural excluded communities in order to achieve the following: - Alleviation of cycle of systemic poverty by providing livelihood(s) - Cultural sustainability of “weaving” in Indonesia - Preventing break down of families and community due to outward migration In 2023, TORAJAMELO launched AHANA as a platform and movement dedicated to driving the widespread adoption of responsible consumption across B2B and B2C, collaboratively with locally curated sustainable brands and products. Through AHANA, we endorse UN SDGs 1 - No Poverty, 5 - Gender Equality, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10 - reduced Inequalities, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities , 12 - Sustainable consumption, 13 - Climate Action, 17 - Partnership across Goals. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for the interview process without attention to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability status. All may apply unless specific requirements for a role as detailed below are not met. Role Description: - Work closely with the CEO and Commercial team to discuss business development and strategic project opportunities, in line with TORAJAMELO’s best practice. - Create, develop and monitor business development/operation reports and draw in data to gather business insights. Interns will have the opportunity to make recommendations to implement optimal marketing and sales strategies. - Research, suggest and execute business development, and reporting tools - Develop and execute acquisition plan to attract more partners - Conducts research which includes competitive analysis, market research, business developments, and gathering insights to support and innovate TORAJAMELO business functions. - Establish and maintain relationships with partners - Possibility of a cross-department work, where interns have the opportunity to have first hand experience in other TORAJAMELO business functions. Candidate Requirements: - Google suite proficiency - Analytical, data-driven and comfortable working with data - Innovative, creative, and has awareness of recent business developments and/or has the willingness to learn and stay informed on these matters - Passion for the environment, rural economies, and impact businesses - Entrepreneurial attitude - Agile and flexible Candidate Year Preference: - Undergrad Year 2 - Undergrad Year 3 - Undergrad Year 4 - Masters This is a full-time role and the expected hours per week are 40 hours. You will likely focus on international business expansion e.g. Singapore and Japan, as opposed to the home market i.e. Indonesia. At TORAJAMELO, we're a passionate team working towards a bigger purpose. We value hustle, but also prioritise work-life balance and respect for each other. This internship is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Think you can be a changemaker and #bethecatalystforchange? Click I'm interested to apply for this remote internship!