Internship: Grant Writing

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INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT :

Environmental Grant Writer

(Part-time, unpaid)

Do you want an internship where you are a part of a team of energetic people? Where you are growing professionally while making a difference?

This is the internship for you! We offer mentorships, trainings, professional development, snacks, and more! We are proud to have one of the best internship programs in the environmental field today.

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter is a leader in the environmental movement and brings the slogan "think global, act local" to life in the Silicon Valley.

We are seeking diligent, motivated, and outgoing individuals to assist our development and fundraising team. If accepted, you will have a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of a non-profit and polish your grant writing skills, while contributing positive changes to the world. As a grant writing intern, you will research grant opportunities among private foundations and private sector corporations. You will work with our fundraising team to develop funding campaigns in each of the areas.

An ideal candidate...

• Available to come to our office in Palo Alto for at least 4 months, 8-12 hours a week, Monday-Friday, during business hours (some work can be done out of the office)
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
• Excellent internet research skills and of knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently ad on a team

Key Responsibilities:

• Research grant opportunities
• Create grant database
• Develop funding campaigns
• Write letters of in inquiries
• Write letters of intent
• Assist in grant writing

The Sierra Club offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment with highly motivated volunteers focused on making positive change in the world. Send resume and cover letter to barbara.kelsey@sierraclub.org AND justyna.guterman@sierraclub.org. Please talk about what you hope to learn from this internship in your cover letter.

Wondering if this is the right internship program for you? Check out this article: "Chapter Interns Give a Lot, Get a Lot" - www.lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/loma-prietan/story/chapter-interns-give-lot-get-lot/3201