• Summer 2025 Grant Management Intern - UNPAID

    International Rescue Committee (Atlanta, GA)


    Requisition ID: req57572

     

    Job Title: Summer 2025 Grant Management Intern - UNPAID

     

    Sector: Grants

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

     

    Work Arrangement:In-person

    Job Description

    BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world ' s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U S cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U S ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

     

    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.

    + G row a database for opportunities identifie d 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:

    + Student will gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector.

    + Student 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.

    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 April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12 th , 2025.

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate student in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, G lobal H uman resources , L earning and D evelopment; N on- P rofit M anagement , I nternational B usiness , or other relevant field s .

    + 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 .