Spring 2025 Grants Management Intern - Atlanta
Assist in grant management and proposal development
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Overview
Assist in grant management and proposal development
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 the 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.
- 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. Student will gain experience drafting and writing grants of aligned projects.
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 December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to conduct detailed research for a project? | This question assesses your research skills and initiative in gathering information. | Provide a specific example where you successfully used research to contribute to a project's success. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when working on multiple projects? | Understanding your organizational skills is key to this role's success. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with grant writing or similar processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with others. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working in the non-profit sector, particularly in grant management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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