Fall 2026 Grants Management Intern - UNPAID

This internship offers current graduate or undergraduate students exposure to the operations of a large international organization while applying grant management methods to support IRC programming in Atlanta, GA. The intern will assist with donor prospecting, grant proposal drafting, and maintaining grants calendars, gaining valuable experience in grant management and non-profit funding processes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the 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 Grant Coordinator or Development Director review.
• Provide support as needed in other areas of identified projects.
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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. No sponsorship provided.
• This is an in-person position reporting to the Pre-Award Grants Coordinator.

Skills

• Grant Management
• Donor Prospecting
• Grant Proposal Drafting
• Research
• Content Organization
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Writing Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration

Languages

English