Operations & Grant Writing Intern – Operations Grant Writing

Job Description

Operations and Grants Intern | Women’s Campaign International

The Tone:
This is an internship at Women’s Campaign International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women’s political participation, leadership, and economic empowerment globally. The organization works with women leaders and groups in emerging democracies to strengthen inclusive governance and civic engagement. This role is crucial for supporting the organization’s daily operations and fundraising initiatives, offering practical experience in nonprofit management, grant development, and organizational administration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Mission: Supports organizational operations and fundraising to advance women’s global empowerment and civic engagement.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, SAM.gov

What You’ll Actually Do
• Ensure organizational compliance and maintain government registrations, including the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
• Develop competitive grant proposals and prepare funding applications.
• Manage grant reporting processes and track funding application deadlines.
• Streamline office files, records, and operational systems for efficiency.
• Conduct research on funding opportunities, foundations, and government grant programs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professionals interested in international development, public policy, nonprofit leadership, political science, or public administration.
• Experience: Comfortable learning new administrative systems and online government platforms.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent written communication and research abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Previous experience with grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit organizations.