Intern

Clay County • Liberty, MO

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About The Position

Clay County Administration is seeking an unpaid Grant Administration Intern for Spring 2027. Working directly with the Grant Coordinator, the intern will support grant-funded projects, economic development initiatives, and community partnerships through hands-on assignments and mentorship. The internship is anticipated to run from January through May 2027. Scheduling and total hours are flexible and will be coordinated with the student’s academic requirements, availability, and County needs.

The intern will gain practical experience in public administration, grant research, and community engagement, collaborate with County departments, leadership, and regional partners, and develop research, writing, communication, organization, and project management skills. The intern may create nonconfidential work samples and present accomplishments to the Clay County Commission at the end of the term, subject to scheduling.

Requirements

• Be a college student.
• Have strong communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities and summarize eligibility, deadlines, and project fit.
• Assist with updating Grant Intent & Tracking Forms (GITFs), organizing grant records, and maintaining the countywide grant calendar.
• Support planning for Clay County Economic Development Meetings, including materials, logistics, and partner communications.
• Research prospective community partners, sponsors, and funding opportunities for the 2027 Go North KC Sports Fest and other County initiatives.
• Assist with outreach tracking, professional correspondence, project coordination, and other assigned special projects.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship and practical experience in public administration, grant research, and community engagement.
• Opportunities to collaborate with County departments, leadership, and regional partners.
• Development of research, writing, communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Opportunity to build nonconfidential work samples and present internship accomplishments to the Clay County Commission at the end of the term, subject to scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed