Volunteer Title
Intern: Grants Manager
This is a part-time internship position requiring a minimum of 10 hours per week. This internship can start as early as 8/21/23. We ask for a time commitment of at least three months but ideally six to twelve months.
Organization
Founded in 1980, the Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago, (NPN), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to connect a diverse community of families with the support and resources designed to solve the challenges of parenting in Chicago. NPN helps parents research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get parent-to-parent advice. Learn more at npnparents.org.
NPN is proud to be an inclusive organization and welcomes families of all cultures and backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
Purpose of the Internship
The Grants Manager intern will assist NPN in its mission and goals by contributing to grant application efforts. This individual will assist in identifying relevant grants, gathering required information from NPN staff members, and writing a first draft of the grant application.
Desired Qualifications
Not all applicants will have skills that match this description exactly. NPN values diverse experiences and encourages everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to apply. We always look for people who will bring something new to the table!
● Experience in grant writing or a willingness to learn
● Organized, able to work both independently and as part of a team
● Excellent writing skills
● Able to think analytically
● Internally motivated to celebrate and support all types of Chicago families including but not limited to families with one parent, families of children with developmental differences, new parents, experienced parents, LGBTQIA+ parents and children, and families across all income brackets, races, and religions.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Contribute to NPN’s grant application efforts
● Meet with the Executive Director online or in-person on a regular basis
● Attend staff meetings as-needed. (Most staff meetings are virtual.)
● Attend virtual or in-person NPN events on occasion to understand NPN’s programming
● Follow NPN on social media and share posts regularly
Required Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent writing skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Microsoft Word, Excel
Google Workspace
Zoom
Culture
We are a supportive, inclusive, hard-working team. We support each other in our work-life balance and believe in the best of each other. We are professional, scrappy, and hardworking. We believe in the value of NPN.
Time Commitment
This is a part-time, flexible, remote position requiring a minimum of 10 hours per week. NPN is open to candidates seeking a larger time commitment. The time commitment and work schedule will be determined by the candidate and NPN during the interview process.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Amy Johnson at amy@npnparents.org. Enter “Grants Manager Intern” in the subject line.