Grants and Contracts Summer Intern

Location: US - KY - Lexington

Division: Finance

The Grants and Contracts (G & C) intern will have a chance to develop their project management, organizational, and communications skills and experience. They will have exposure to key grants and contracts concepts and will learn the basics of full lifecycle grants management from the proposal to close-out phases. They will also learn about SC’s major donors and basic compliance issues.

 

Responsibilities

The G&C Intern will support the Lexington office and G&C staff in a variety of assignments including, but not limited to:

• Coordinating updates of various manuals, tools, templates and the team’s intranet site
• Editing and formatting guidance, manuals, and presentations (word and PowerPoint)
• General administrative support and logistics support for G&C presentations and trainings  

Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Graphics software/ PowerPoint editing a big plus
• Creative skills (for formatting presentations and documents)
• Multi-tasking and good communications skills
• Quick learner
• Attention to detail
• Sense of humor
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate academic program
• Must be able to receive credit from their college or institution. (A minimum requirement is a letter from a professor supporting the candidate. This is only needed when an internship is offered.)
• Please attach resume and cover letter to your application
• To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st 2013.

Classification

   Unpaid Intern            Part-time:  21 hours/week        Dates:  June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013      

    Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation

Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

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