Summer 2024 Grants Management Intern - Atlanta

International Rescue Committee

Feb 24

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Summer Internship
People, HR & Administration
Atlanta

Requirements

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.

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 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.

International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1933

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.