Fall 2025 Grant Management Intern - UNPAID
Gain exposure to operations of a large international organization and apply Grant Management methods.
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Overview
Gain exposure to operations of a large international organization and apply Grant Management methods.
You have:
- Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate student in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, Global Human resources, Learning and Development; Non-Profit Management, International Business, or other relevant fields.
- Comfort with research, organizing content, and liaising with staff.
- Strong writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate.
- Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
- English fluency is required.
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: This internship is an excellent opportunity for a current graduate/undergraduate student to gain exposure to the operations of a large international organization while practicing and applying Grant Management methods to maximize the reach of IRC programming in Atlanta GA. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the Senior Development Management and Grants Coordinator to review IRC Atlanta’s donor prospecting strategy.
- Grow a database for opportunities identified and conduct ongoing research related to the pre-award grant opportunities.
- Update grants calendar regularly.
- Attend grants webinars and information sessions.
- Draft grant proposal for Grant Coordinator or Senior Development manager review.
- Provide support as needed in other areas of identified projects.
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
- Other duties as assigned
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Student will gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector.
2. Student will learn more about the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit.
3. Student will learn the basics of proposal development and play a key role in ensuring proactive responses to business development needs.
4. Student will develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming. 5. Students will gain experience drafting and writing grants of aligned projects
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate student in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, Global Human resources, Learning and Development; Non-Profit Management, International Business, or other relevant fields.
- Comfort with research, organizing content, and liaising with staff.
- Strong writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate.
- Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
- English fluency is required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- - Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old. - Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
The is an in-person position. This position will report to the Pre-Award Grants Coordinator.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 8th, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2025.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with grant management or similar processes? | The interviewer wants to understand your familiarity with grant management techniques. | Speak about relevant experiences in education or work that relate directly to grant management. |
| What research techniques do you find most effective when identifying funding opportunities? | This question assesses your research skills and approaches. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you collaborated with a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you hope to learn from this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work with the International Rescue Committee? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information clearly. How did you ensure understanding? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever written a proposal or similar document? How did you approach drafting it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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