Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Tallahassee is seeking a Development & Grants Intern to join our Resource Development team. As a Development & Grants Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the IRC's efforts to garner monetary, in-kind, and volunteer resources for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research to identify potential grant and community donation opportunities
- Support the Grants Management Specialist in ensuring accurate and up-to-date data across relevant databases
- Compile and analyze program data for grant writing and research purposes
- Collaborate with the Grants Management Specialist to coordinate with the finance and management teams in the development of grant applications
- Support the Grants Management Specialist in the development of grant proposals
- Develop and submit donation applications to secure resources for IRC programs
- Assist with various Resource Development tasks, including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising efforts
- Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, and recruitment activities alongside the Resource Development team
- Participate actively in staff meetings and contribute to special staff development programs
Requirements:
- An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues
- Effective communication and writing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
- A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting
- Time management
This is a hybrid position based in Tallahassee, FL, reporting to the Resource Development VISTA. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including medical insurance, dental, vision, FSA, 403b retirement savings plan, disability & life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program