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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 US cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the US ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT 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. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least 2 months.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (Scope could be further tailored depending on the final match of intern-to-opportunity)
- 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.
- 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.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.