Development and Grant Intern / Assistant

The Land Conservation and Advocacy Trust is a young non-profit seeking individuals to fulfill an important and meaningful role as we prepare for a major funding effort. In this position the individual will gain an understanding of how grant-making and grant-writing work, will be immersed in the cycle of grant writing, and will develop professional writing skills and competencies. Depending on the time the individual can devote, and his or her skills, the individual could also provide essential research for the development of a grant application strategy, and will have an opportunity to draft and produce grant proposals.

Responsibilities could include:
• Researching available and applicable grants
• Data entry and time-lining for grant proposals
• Research, retrieval and assembly of background material for grant proposals
• Drafting of full grant proposal for submission

The primary responsibility will be for the research of applicable potential grant opportunities and creating a grant tracking wiki for the organization.

Requirements:
• A three-month commitment, at least 10 hours per week (but no maximum)
• Goal driven Undergraduate or Graduate students preferably with non-profit or other volunteer experience, or a desire to gain such experience
• Strong time-management, organizational, and internet research skills a must
• Ability to self-motivate, stay on task and work independently

Compensation:
Unpaid unless and until sufficient funding can be acquired (we would really like to make this a paid position).  If applicable, experience may be used for credit in internship course.

Additional: This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the not-for-profit sector. This is a ground level experience working in a startup non-profit. This is also a great chance to develop above-entry-level skills.

How to Apply:
Please APPLY ONLINE USING THIS FORM. No phone calls, please.