Grant Coordination Internship

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Plymouth Healing Communities is seeking a Grant Coordination Intern. The Grant Coordination Intern will closely work with the Executive Director to research, write and administer private, corporate and foundational grants.

Essential Functions:

• Grant Research
  • Work closely with the Executive Director to understand unfunded programming needs
  • Research and identify possible grant opportunities that are in alignment with Plymouth Healing Communities’ programs, mission, goals and strategic plan
  • Research and compile relevant statistical data to support program needs
  • Gather up-to-date information on federal, state, and local trends and issues that affect those affected by mental illness and homelessness
  • Initiate contact with foundations that support homelessness and mental illness in the Seattle and Pacific Northwest area
• Grant Support
  • Draft letters of intent and proposals for identified grants
  • Write and compile materials for grant applications in compliance with funder requirements
  • Assist with proofreading and editing of final grant documents
• Grant Administration
  • Create an annual schedule of grant deadlines
  • Monitor and update grant timelines
  • Update SalesForce donor database with funder contact and other pertinent information
  • Scan documents and file appropriately

Qualifications:

• Be passionate about the mission of Plymouth Healing Communities
• Excellent communication, writing and proofreading skills
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize projects and assignments and meet deadlines
• Exceptional organization skills and outstanding attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Proficiency with internet research
• Ability to learn SalesForce
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Supervision:

• Plymouth Healing Communities Executive Director