Grant Research & Writing InternAt — The Priority Center

The Priority Center is seeking a dedicated Grant Research & Writing Intern for its Development team to gain meaningful experience in the nonprofit sector. We are an Orange County nonprofit organization, located in Santa Ana, CA, working to end the generational cycle of trauma. 

The Grant Research & Writing Intern will work with the Grant Writer and Development team to research new funding opportunities for general operational budgets, designated programs, and restricted opportunities, as well as assist in the management of the Grant submission process for The Priority Center.

Type: Unpaid Intern (College credit for interns)

Commitment: Minimum of 3-5 months, 5-20 hours per week of service

** While these time frames work best for most students, all scheduling, including start/end dates and hours per week, is flexible and negotiated during the interview stage of the selection process. Hours are generally based on a student's availability and school schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research new funding opportunities for general operational budgets, designed programs, and restricted opportunities
• Assist in the management of the grant submission process for The Priority Center
• Identify appropriate grant opportunities
• Assist with all grant follow up reports
• Draft, write, and finalize proposals for submission to funders

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in:
• English, Journalism, or Creative Writing
• Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
• Other similar field

• Superior writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; ability to turn data into narrative form
• Ability to work independently yet be an integral part of an overall team environment
• Ability to conduct research via the internet, library and other sources
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Previous internship experience plus, but not required
• Strong interest in non-profit sector

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience working with a local Orange County nonprofit organization
• Learn valuable skillsets in the areas of fundraising and grant research & writing.
• Help improve the lives of thousands of at-risk children and families in Orange County, CA
• Gain credit for your college course/degree as an intern 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to uphold The Priority Center’s mission and vision
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain a professional tone in written and verbal communication
• Ability to follow communication guidelines such as: calling out, requesting time off, and office procedures
• Ability to manage priorities and tasks including effective time management
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a timely manner

Tasks:

o Research new funding opportunities for general operational budgets, designed programs, and restricted opportunities
o Assist in the management of the grant submission process for The Priority Center
o Identify appropriate grant opportunities
o Assist with all grant follow up reports
o Draft, write, and finalize proposals for submission to funders

Training:

On their first day, the intern will attend an internship orientation for The Priority Center. This will provide a thorough explanation of The Priority Center's internship and employment policies and procedures, while introducing the intern to their team. Throughout their internship, interns will receive job shadowing, one-on-one sessions with their supervisor, and overviews/instructions for any assigned tasks.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of your internship, you will:
o Understand the full process of grant research, development, and submission
o Sharpen writing, editing, and verbal communication skills through the drafting of grant proposals for funders
o Develop excellent time management skills as you work to meet deadlines in the grant submission process