Grants Processing Intern – Data & Reporting

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Program Department Intern in Grants Administration in Boston. The role supports processing grant payments and related duties within the Grants Management System (GMS) and FoundationPower, including the Live Arts Boston program.

This internship lasts approximately 12 months and reports to the Grants Manager. The ideal candidate will bring strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, experience in administration, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and data entry.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work on a tight schedule.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Database experience is nice to have; quick to learn new software and processes.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure of deadlines.
• Reliable and punctual; strong writing and communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and professional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process grant payments weekly and deliver to Finance by end of week.
• Data input for each grant request.
• Create FoundationPower grant records and award letters from templates.
• Save supporting documentation and charity checks to grant records.
• Track grants in process and paid using Excel and Teams.
• Follow up with staff and grantees for correct contact and payee info.
• Process grants via IGAM and FoundationPower.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Organizational skills

Writing and communication

Reliability and punctuality

Team player

Tools

IGAM

FoundationPower

Job description

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Program Department Intern in Grants Administration in Boston. The role supports processing grant payments and related duties within the Grants Management System (GMS) and FoundationPower, including the Live Arts Boston program.

This internship lasts approximately 12 months and reports to the Grants Manager. The ideal candidate will bring strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, experience in administration, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability