FWS - Grant Writing Intern II

Post University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Soulful Forest, Inc. is a Connecticut nonprofit seeking a Grant Writing Intern II to help secure funding for programs in schools, mental health, and caregiver wellness. The role emphasizes research, drafting inquiries, and compiling materials for funding proposals, with a focus on independent work and meeting deadlines.

The position is remote and pays $23 per hour, offering students practical experience in grant management and nonprofit communications while supporting a growing mission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research foundation, corporate, and government grants that match our mission.
• Build and maintain a grant calendar of deadlines, requirements, and status.
• Draft letters of inquiry, grant narratives, program descriptions, and budget justifications.
• Gather supporting materials to complete applications.
• Prepare grant reports and thank-you letters for funders.

Skills

Research & writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Education

Federal Work-Study student

Tools

Google Workspace

Online grant portals

Job description

Position Title: Grant Writing Intern II - RemoteDepartment : ComplianceReports To : Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, IncLocation : The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902Rate of Pay : $23/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

Intern II:

• Meets the required qualifications plus related coursework or prior grant writing or research experience. Drafts full letters of inquiry and narratives independently.

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

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

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