About the role#
This internship supports The Soulful Forest, a nonprofit organization focused on nature, music, and Social-Emotional Learning in schools and healthcare facilities. You will assist in securing grant funding to expand these programs into new communities.
What you'll do#
- Research foundation, corporate, and government grants that align with missions in schools, children's mental health, and caregiver wellness.
- Manage a grant calendar to track deadlines, requirements, and application status.
- Draft grant narratives, letters of inquiry, program descriptions, and budget justifications.
- Collect supporting materials including program outcomes, photos, letters of support, and organizational documents.
- Prepare reports and thank-you letters for funders to maintain relationships.
- Organize a library of reusable grant language to streamline future applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at Post University with a Federal Work-Study award.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Coursework in areas such as English, communications, psychology, nonprofit management, public administration, or education.
- Prior experience in research or grant writing is preferred.
- Experience with Google Workspace and online grant portals.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, part-time position.
- Compensation is $20 per hour.
About Post University
Post University is an educational institution based in Waterbury, Connecticut. Founded in 1890, the school provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs through both online and on-campus formats. It maintains a focus on personalized student support and small class sizes. The university holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education.
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