Summer 2024 Grants Management Intern

Support grant management tasks and develop proposal writing skills.

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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.
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