Grants Management Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Grants Management Intern will support the MacArthur Foundation’s Grants Management department, which partners with program teams to strengthen grantmaking impact, promote effective operations and equitable processes, advise on grantmaking practices, and manage grantmaking data. The internship may involve researching philanthropic-sector trends and synthesizing insights; analyzing stakeholder or grantee feedback; preparing communications materials; supporting meetings and follow-up; and assisting with special projects and administrative tasks. This is a paid internship running June 8 through August 11, 2027, based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid work arrangement that includes designated in-office and virtual days. Interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program and must be returning to school after the internship. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in philanthropy, nonprofit management, and/or process improvement.
- Have strong independent research skills.
- Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Have experience with data synthesis and analysis.
- Be self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be returning to school after the internship.
- Reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Responsibilities
- Monitor emerging trends, research, and learnings in the philanthropic sector and synthesize relevant insights for the team.
- Assist with qualitative analysis of stakeholder or grantee feedback and help identify themes and trends to improve grant practices.
- Support the development and refinement of internal and external communications materials, such as newsletters, guides, and process checklists.
- Provide meeting and call support, including taking notes, tracking action items, and helping ensure follow-up on key decisions.
- Support other special projects and administrative tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Paid internship, with hourly rates starting at $22.00 per hour.
- Housing assistance for non-local students may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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