Summer 2024 Grants Management Intern
Support grant management tasks and develop proposal writing skills.
Overview
Support grant management tasks and develop proposal writing skills.
You have:
- Currently enrolled graduate 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.
- 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 Grants Coordinator review. - Provide support as needed in other areas of identified projects. - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Student will gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector. - Students will learn more about the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit. - Student will learn the basics of proposal development and play a key role in ensuring proactive responses to business development needs. - Student will develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming. - 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.
The is a hybrid position. This position will report to the Grants Coordinator.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously? | This assesses your organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. | Provide an example showing how you prioritized tasks, managed your time, and achieved your goals. |
| Tell me about your experience with research in an academic or professional setting. | The interviewer wants to understand your research skills and experience. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you typically approach writing assignments or proposals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you collaborated with others to achieve a goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain organization in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |