Development Intern

Green Energy Consumers Alliance • Cambridge, MA

1d • $22 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is a non-profit organization that enables people to make green energy choices in the most cost-effective, practical and seamless ways possible, and to advocate for energy policies that benefit the greater good. Our energy programs offer New Englanders: information on and help making the switch to electric cars; green electricity for homes, offices, and whole communities; efficient electricity & heating; and advocacy for climate-friendly energy policy.
This internship specifically focuses on development and fundraising. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of nonprofit development, including prospecting, drafting, and proofing grants, as well as cultivating donor relationships and assisting with other development activities.

Requirements

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn more about clean energy, public policy, and/or the nonprofit sector
• Introductory experience with grants or fundraising, such as through coursework, internships, volunteer roles, class projects, or student organizations (for example: grant research, proposal drafting, or assisting with submissions)
• Strong research skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone, clarity, and detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to closely follow written procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with guidance and supervision
• Students or recent graduates of a college or a training program in Massachusetts, OR who are residents of Massachusetts. Prospective interns must also meet one (1) of the following:
• Students must have completed or will complete at least their freshman year of college the semester before the internship (24 Credits) or have graduated within the past year
• If a student attends or attended a community college (or 2‐year associate program), the student must have completed at least 24 credits
• If a student has attended a training program, that program must have been completed within the last year
• If a student attends an out-of-state university, they must provide proof of Massachusetts residency; OR
• Graduate students must be currently enrolled in their program or have completed it within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential grant opportunities aligned with our mission and programs
• Assist in drafting compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry, as well as proofreading and editing grant proposals
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors
• Provide general administrative support to the development team, including data entry, file management and help maintain donor database
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees