Grant Management Intern (Fall 2025 Cohort) at

Feedinkoo: Remote Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 51,894; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,650 stipend

Practical experience

Networking opportunities

Job summary

A public workforce development agency is seeking a Grant Management Intern for the Fall 2025 cohort. The intern will support grant monitoring processes and data analysis while collaborating with the Sector Strategies team. Key responsibilities include analyzing program performance data, assisting in grant application reviews, and gaining practical experience in grant management techniques. Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students living in Massachusetts with relevant experience and skills, including data analysis and communication. This paid internship offers a stipend of $4,650.

Qualifications

• Must be living in Massachusetts during the internship period.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in data analysis and visualization.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and visualize performance data for grant programs.
• Support Program Management staff in monitoring grantee progress.
• Participate in the grant application review process.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Coursework in Economics or Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Salesforce

Apricot by Social Solutions

Job description

Grant Management Intern (Fall 2025 Cohort) at Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp)

We Are: Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp) is a quasi-public workforce development agency that strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth, incumbent and unemployed/underemployed adult workers, and justice-involved individuals. CommCorp invests in and administers seven diverse workforce development programs and builds innovative partnerships with industry, education, and workforce organizations.

About the Sector Strategies Unit: Sector Strategies focuses on developing a pipeline of workers and upskilling through key programs including the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) and the Career Technical Initiative (CTI). The Sector Strategies team supports the development of partnerships throughout Massachusetts among business, education, workforce development and community leaders to continuously address the in‑demand needs of bridging labor and industry.

Reports To: Sector Strategies Senior Program Manager

Level: Paid Internship

Compensation: $ 4,650.00 spread over bi‑weekly payments

Schedule: 20 hours per week M‑F (August 25 – November 14, 2025)

Position Overview

Commonwealth Corporation is looking for a collaborative, detail‑oriented intern who is eager to learn about grant management while supporting our grant monitoring processes and data analysis. You will be working closely with our Sector Strategies team to analyze and visualize grantee performance data, learn and engage with the grant lifecycle process, and participate in the early stages of the grantmaking process. To be successful as an Intern, you should demonstrate a curiosity for problem‑solving and a strong willingness to learn. You should be willing to ask questions, help with tasks assigned by your supervisor, and be willing to take ownership over your assigned projects. You will have opportunities to be involved in meetings with grantee partners, contribute to internal data analysis and reporting projects, and to network internally and externally. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of grant management while working for a quasi‑public workforce development organization.

Intern Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Visualization

• Review, analyze, and visualize current and historical performance data to evaluate the impact of the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) program.
• Produce reports and generate data visualizations illustrating the impacts of the program.
• Support the team with data storytelling, using the data analysis and visualizations to craft compelling narratives and insights that illustrate the WCTF program’s impact.
• Analyze outcomes data reports to assess grantees’ performance according to their program goals.

Program Management Support

• Support the Program Management staff by monitoring grantee partners’ progress toward their contracted goals for program planning and implementation.
• Analyze outcomes data reports to assess grantees’ performance according to their program goals.
• Shadow technical assistance meetings with grantee partners.
• Assist the Program Management staff at in‑person events such as grant award announcements, communities of practice, and/or convenings with run‑of‑show tasks such as set‑up and check‑in.

Grantmaking Process Support

• Collaborate with the Sector Team to support key tasks within the grantmaking process.
• Schedule permitting, participate in the grant application review process by reading and scoring application submissions.
• Serve on an application review committee.

Sector Team Support

• Schedule permitting, attend bi‑weekly Sector Team meetings for team‑wide updates and program management learning opportunities.
• Schedule permitting, attend bi‑monthly Comm Corp All‑Staff meetings.

Intern Requirements

• Must be living in Massachusetts during the internship period.
• An undergraduate, recent undergraduate, or graduate student with interest and relevant experience in grant management, data analysis and visualization, adult education, workforce development, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in Research, Adult Education, Economics, or a Human Service field.
• Background or coursework in data analysis, data visualization, and data storytelling.
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Ability to manage multiple task assignments and prioritize when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Qualified candidates should be detail‑oriented, organized, dependable, resourceful, enthusiastic, and proactive.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Power Query is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM databases such as Salesforce is a plus.
• Familiarity with case management software like Apricot by Social Solutions is a plus.
• Interest in public policy and workforce development is a plus.

Benefits

• $4,650 Stipend
• Practical experience with current grant management techniques
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with workforce development and grant management professionals
• Opportunity to network internally and externally and attend company meetings
• Flexible schedule for students

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close before August 2nd. To ensure submission is considered, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Commonwealth Corporation is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research suggests that qualified women and Black & Indigenous POC may self‑select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CommCorp to apply for this role.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belongings

As a leader in workforce development, CommCorp is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We strive to center DEIB in every facet of our work. This commitment requires us to identify and dismantle historical and existing barriers within systems, policies, and practices to create long‑term economic opportunities and access for all.