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Spring 2025 Grants Management Intern - Atlanta

Atlanta GA

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Atlanta GA
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Grant writing
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-02

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

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 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. 
  • 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 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:

  1. Student will gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector.  
  2. Student will learn more about the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit. 
  3. Student will learn the basics of proposal development and play a key role in ensuring proactive responses to business development needs.  
  4. Student will develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming. 
  5. Student will gain experience drafting and writing grants of aligned projects. 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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. 

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 December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025. 


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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.
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