FWS - Grant Writing Intern I

Post University•Waterbury, CT

3d•$0 - $20•Remote

About The Position

The Soulful Forest, Inc., a Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit, brings nature, music, and Social-Emotional Learning together in schools and healthcare facilities. The Grant Writing Intern I helps secure grant funding to expand the nonprofit’s reach into more communities. The role researches funding opportunities; supports grant application development, reporting, and funder communications; and helps create reusable grant-writing materials. The position is remote and pays $20 per hour.

Requirements

Be a current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
Have excellent research and writing skills.
Have strong attention to detail.
Be able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in nonprofit management, English, communications, public administration, education, or psychology.
Prior grant writing or research experience.
Familiarity with Google Workspace and online grant portals.

Responsibilities

Research foundation, corporate, and government grants aligned with the organization’s work in schools, children’s mental health, and caregiver wellness.
Build and maintain a grant calendar tracking deadlines, requirements, and application status.
Draft letters of inquiry, grant narratives, program descriptions, and budget justifications.
Gather supporting materials, including program outcomes, photos, letters of support, and organizational documents.
Prepare grant reports and thank-you letters for funders.
Help build a reusable library of grant language.