Panasonic Foundation Intern (Fall 2026)

Panasonic•Newark, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Social Impact & Inclusion (OSII) and the Panasonic Foundation seek a motivated intern to support its philanthropic initiatives, grantmaking processes, and community engagement activities. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), nonprofit partnership management, and strategic communications. The intern will gain exposure to corporate philanthropy and CSR strategy, develop skills in grant management, stakeholder engagement, and event planning, and build experience in nonprofit communications and impact reporting.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree throughout the entirety of the internship.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or Social Sciences.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
Detail-oriented with an interest in social impact and corporate philanthropy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Prior volunteer or internship experience in nonprofit or CSR preferred.
Familiarity with social media platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Update grant agreements post-approval, coordinate signatures, and liaise with Finance for disbursement.
Collaborate with CFNJ to launch the Year 3 Challenge Grant, monitor deadlines and deliverables.
Assist in planning the first Board Meeting of the fiscal year (May/June) and support member inquiries.
Manage inquiries and maintain relationships with nonprofit partners.
Contribute to quarterly nonprofit partner spotlights for social media.
Attend community meetings/events, support Careers in Tech (Q1), and assist with Kid Witness News deadlines and deliverables.
Support review and tracking of grant proposals, agreements, and disbursements.
Monitor grantee progress and assist with reporting.
Maintain communication with nonprofit partners and represent Panasonic at community events.
Assist with Board meeting preparation, materials coordination, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate with Finance and respond to CSR inquiries.
Compile data for progress reports and assist with storytelling for community impact.