Operations Grants Intern

Overview
The Operations, Grants & Finance Intern will serve as a trusted right-hand to leadership, operating similarly to a junior Chief of Staff while also supporting grant management and basic finance functions. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role that provides direct exposure to nonprofit leadership, strategy, operations, and philanthropy.

The intern will help keep the organization running smoothly by supporting grants compliance, financial organization, and internal operations—allowing senior leadership to focus on mission growth and long-term impact.

Responsibilities

Grants & Compliance

Track active grants, deliverables, reporting deadlines, budgets, and outcomes

Assist with grant reports, renewals, and future proposals

Maintain a centralized grants calendar and tracking dashboard

Finance & Budget Support

Assist with basic bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping

Support expense tracking, budget monitoring, and monthly reconciliations

Assist with simple QuickBooks or bookkeeper-related tasks

Flag budget variances and prepare basic financial summaries

Executive & Chief of Staff Support

Support the Executive Director with scheduling, priorities, and follow-ups

Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and track action items

Organize documents and support internal communications

Serve as a liaison between leadership, volunteers, and external partners

Operations & Strategy

Support program coordination and vendor or partner relationships

Conduct research on funding opportunities, policy updates, or healthcare access issues

Help build internal systems, dashboards, SOPs, or workflow tools (e.g., Notion, Airtable)

Additional Support

Assist with event planning, donor stewardship, or advocacy efforts as needed

Support communications or social media projects when necessary

Take on ad hoc projects that advance the Foundation’s mission

Ideal Candidate

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable

Interested in nonprofit management, finance, grants, public policy, or social impact

Strong communication and organizational skills

Comfortable handling confidential information

Experience with spreadsheets or financial tools is a plus

What You’ll Gain

Direct exposure to nonprofit leadership and decision-making

Hands-on experience with grants, finance, and operations

Meaningful responsibility and real-world impact

Mentorship and resume-building experience