Government, Foundation, & Multilateral Partnerships Intern

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

 The Role

​This position will support the Government, Foundation, and Multilateral Partnerships (GFM) team within the Marketing & Growth division. The intern will contribute to cross-team initiatives that strengthen institutional fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and internal knowledge management. The role will provide exposure to how Save the Children identifies, tracks, and pursues funding opportunities across bilateral, multilateral, and foundation donors aligned to organizational priority pillars (Humanitarian Response, MNCH, and Education). 

​The intern will also support team-wide efforts to improve knowledge management systems, including enhancing shared tools, strengthening asset inventories, and refining the GFMP SaveNet presence to enable more efficient collaboration and proposal development.​ 

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

• Conduct market research and analysis on institutional donors, including bilateral, multilateral, and foundation funding sources, to identify trends, priorities, and alignment with Save the Children’s strategic pillars (Humanitarian, MNCH, and Education)
• Support cross-team knowledge management initiatives, including contributing to shared ways of working, maintaining and organizing asset inventories, and improving accessibility of key resources for proposal development and donor engagement
• Assist in refining and strengthening the GFMP SaveNet presence, including updating content, organizing materials, and ensuring consistency and usability for internal stakeholders
• Support cross-functional collaboration across proposal development, foundation partnerships, and government donor teams by compiling research, preparing briefing materials, and synthesizing insights
• Provide general project and administrative support, including document preparation, tracking research outputs, and supporting team coordination efforts 

Required qualifications for the role

• Must be actively enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program, or have graduated within 6 months of the start date
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights
• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing concise summaries, briefing materials, or research outputs for professional or academic audiences
• Interest in institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and global development, including familiarity with bilateral, multilateral, or foundation donors (preferred, not required)
• Proven ability to manage and organize information, with strong attention to detail and experience working with shared systems or knowledge management tools
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Currently eligible to work in the U.S
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

What’s In It for You

Professional Development

• Hands-on experience working on high-impact global initiatives
• Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
• Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
• Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership

Deep Connections & Collaboration

• Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
• Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success

Agile Work Environment

• Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
• Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them
• Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not just hours

Purpose-Driven Work

• Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—your work directly contributes to global change
• Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.

Classification: Intern / Fellow

Compensation: $17.00-$17.95 / hour (depending on location)

Hours: maximum 24 hours per week 

Dates:  September 28, 2026 - December 11, 2026     

About Us

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.