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Grant Development Intern - Remote
ORGANIZATION: HealthStart Foundation
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13 people are interested
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
HealthStart’s mission is to provide the blueprints for building healthier communities through children's health science education. We teach kids how their body works, what it is made of, and how this relates to what to eat and how to keep their bodies healthy. HealthStart lessons also teach kids that taking care of one another and our environment builds community health and wellbeing.
HealthStart seeks an intern interested in building a healthier future for our children by writing compelling stories that magnify our impact and increase funding through grant opportunities. Our Grant Development Intern will gain an understanding of the grant proposal process, fund development, and non-profit development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
HealthStart is currently seeking a part-time Grant Development Intern with highly developed organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong research skills. Interns work 12-15 hours per week under the supervision of our Program & Communications Manager.
Job Responsibilities may include
- Seeking out new grant funding opportunities that align with HealthStart’s mission
- Performing in-depth research into grant-making organizations and requirements to prioritize and evaluate prospects for grants
- Researching compelling and current studies that support individual granting projects and HealthStart’s work
- Assist in writing and editing high-quality grant proposals in accordance with each grantmaker’s preferences and requirements
- Update our grant information for each HealthStart program/initiative to enable an easy grant submission process at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Other grant development related tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the position should have a strong interest in or prior experience with creative writing, journalism, fund development or related activity. Knowledge of the grant process is a plus. A strong interest in health and wellness or early childhood education is preferred. Must be familiar with basic computer operations including MS WORD, EXCEL, and the Internet, and Adobe Creative Suite.
In addition, candidates should have some or all of the following skills:
- Quick Study
- Strong written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines with little or no daily onsite supervision
- Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques
- Strong contributor in team environments
- Enthusiasm about making a difference
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (required), and portfolio, if appropriate, by email to Sharon at sharon@healthstartfoundation.org on or before May 14th, 2021. Two references required.
More opportunities with HealthStart Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About HealthStart Foundation
Location:
3710 Cedar #227, Austin, TX 78705, US
Mission Statement
VISION: HealthStart builds a healthier future for all through early childhood health education. MISSION: HealthStart provides the blueprints for building healthier communities through children’s science-based health education Case For Support Our wellbeing is built on physical health, emotional happiness, safety, and meaningful work or activity. People feel safe when they do not expect either harm or hurt, emotionally or physically. Both physical and emotional health are key aspects of good health and wellbeing. Teaching our children good food and fitness habits and the importance of taking care of each other and their environment sets the foundation for healthy communities. It is HealthStart’s equal focus on all three of these key aspects of good health and wellbeing that truly make our organization unique.
Description
HealthStart empowers kids to create a healthier future for our communities through early health education. Most people know that adult health is strongly correlated to early childhood health, but with roughly one-third of Texas children are overweight or obese. This does not bode well for the health of our communities. HealthStart exists to address this urgent need for programs to help our communities achieve a healthier future. The positive effects of adopting healthy habits young persist for a lifetime. HealthStart considers high-quality early health education as important to children’s future success as learning the ABC’s and 123’s. Our science-based, Health Education for Youngsters! (HEY!) curriculum stimulates kids’ natural curiosity about how their bodies work and about the nutrition and fitness habits needed to be healthy their whole lives. As a result, children become "health change agents," bringing what they learn home and more broadly into their communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2021
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 12-15 hrs a week
- Applicants may perform their internship tasks remotely and must be able to participate in weekly virtual staff meetings(every Friday, time TBD) and other tasks as assigned.