Akron Community Internship Program : Shelter Care Inc. Grant Writing Intern

Shelter Care, Inc. is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to provide healing, restore hope and recognize the value of young people and families in need. Through its six programs, Shelter Care provides a continuum of residential and non-residential care including short-term/respite care, long-term residential care, residential services for pregnant and parenting teens, outreach services and outpatient counseling.

Hours: 100 hours during the internship. (THIS IS AN OFF CAMPUS OPPORTUNITY) 
Date: Feb 2025 (exact dates TBD to accommodate student schedules) 
Location: 32 South Avenue,Tallmadge,OH

JOB SUMMARY: The Grant writing Intern will perform prospect research, assess grants for alignment with organization needs and will write statements of need, letters of interest, logic models, and grant proposals at the foundation level

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct needs assessments for project funding.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners.
• Research and write compelling grant proposals.
• Reach out to local foundations for support.
• Strategically communicate with funders and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with related policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Passion for community work, social good, and/or nonprofit organizations

2. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicity, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in an intersectional environment.

4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.