FWS - Grant Writing Intern I

Post University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Soulful Forest, Inc. is seeking a Grant Writing Intern I to support the Compliance department remotely.

This role focuses on researching grant opportunities, drafting inquiries, and preparing budgets to secure funding for programs in schools and healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research foundation, corporate, and government grants that match our mission in schools, children's mental health, and caregiver wellness, to find the right funders.
• Build and maintain a grant calendar of deadlines, requirements, and status, so no opportunity is missed.
• Draft letters of inquiry, grant narratives, program descriptions, and budget justifications, which are the core of each application.
• Gather supporting materials such as program outcomes, photos, letters of support, and organizational documents, to complete applications.
• Prepare grant reports and thank-you letters for funders, to keep funders engaged for renewal.
• Help build a reusable library of grant language, to make future applications faster.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Independent work

Tools

Google Workspace

Grant portals

Job description

Position Title: Grant Writing Intern I - Remote

Department: Compliance

Reports To: Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, Inc

Location: The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

Rate of Pay : $20/hr

Position Summary

The Soulful Forest Inc. is a new Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing nature, music, and Social-Emotional Learning together in schools and healthcare facilities. This position helps secure the grant funding that brings The Soulful Forest to more communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research foundation, corporate, and government grants that match our mission in schools, children's mental health, and caregiver wellness, to find the right funders.
• Build and maintain a grant calendar of deadlines, requirements, and status, so no opportunity is missed.
• Draft letters of inquiry, grant narratives, program descriptions, and budget justifications, which are the core of each application.
• Gather supporting materials such as program outcomes, photos, letters of support, and organizational documents, to complete applications.
• Prepare grant reports and thank-you letters for funders, to keep funders engaged for renewal.
• Help build a reusable library of grant language, to make future applications faster.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required:
  • Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Preferred:
  • Coursework in nonprofit management, English, communications, public administration, education, or psychology
  • Prior grant writing or research experience
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace and online grant portals

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

• Students will gain valuable experience related to their program of study.

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