Grant Writing Intern

Position Summary

Internera is seeking a Grant Writing Intern to help research, develop, and track funding opportunities for Internera and its clients.

Working closely with company leadership, you will gain hands-on experience researching grants, preparing application materials, maintaining grant records, and supporting post-award reporting. Projects may support small-business growth, nonprofit initiatives, workforce development, community programs, and economic development.

This position is ideal for a strong writer and researcher who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in learning how grant funding supports real organizations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Research local, state, federal, corporate, and foundation grants
• Evaluate funding opportunities for eligibility and alignment
• Maintain a database of grant requirements, deadlines, and funding cycles
• Draft proposals, applications, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents
• Develop clear narratives using information provided by leadership and clients
• Assist with project descriptions, budgets, and other application materials
• Review applications for completeness and accuracy
• Track submitted, pending, awarded, and declined applications
• Maintain organized grant files and documentation
• Collect information for grant reporting requirements
• Assist with post-award reports and compliance documentation
• Document project outcomes, community impact, and workforce-development efforts
• Participate in meetings and assist with additional grant-related projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, English, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Political Science, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Ability to handle organizational and client information confidentially
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional, academic, creative, or technical writing experience
• Familiarity with grant writing, fundraising, or proposal development
• Knowledge of nonprofits, economic development, government funding, workforce development, or small-business operations
• Experience using AI-assisted writing and research tools responsibly
• Previous internship, volunteer, or work experience in a nonprofit, government, education, or business setting
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and online research tools

Previous grant-writing experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train a strong writer who is dependable, curious, and willing to learn.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience researching and evaluating funding opportunities
• Grant proposal and application-writing experience
• Exposure to public, private, corporate, and foundation funding
• Experience managing deadlines, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Opportunities to support projects with measurable business and community impact
• Professional writing samples and experience to discuss in future interviews

Physical Requirements

Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods, communicate through in-person and virtual platforms, and occasionally attend meetings or events. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.