Social Work Intern - Participatory Grantmaking- Unpaid

WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Detroit, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is seeking an unpaid Social Work Intern to gain a generalist social work overview focused on nonprofit work. The intern will work with families in underserved communities and provide services in participatory grantmaking, supporting nonprofit partners working to eliminate poverty in Wayne County. The internship offers opportunities to build professional skills in grants management, advocacy, and community engagement while learning to work effectively as part of a team.

The role operates in a professional office environment with a usually quiet noise level and is largely sedentary. The intern is expected to uphold Wayne Metro’s policies, procedures, and mission. Wayne Metro serves low- to moderate-income families through more than 70 programs, including educational, housing, and emergency services.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate above-average attention to detail.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and professional skills, including professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies, procedures, and mission.
• Be able to sit regularly, use hands frequently, and talk or hear regularly.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for local community work and advocacy efforts.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective processes by using critical thinking to relate tasks and maximize efficiency through completion.
• High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist grassroots nonprofit community partners with grant application technical assistance by phone, virtual meeting, or in person.
• Review grant applications for eligibility and provide follow-up as needed.
• Support the grants scoring process.
• Process grant-award documentation, including award and denial letters and memoranda of understanding.
• Build the capacity of grassroots nonprofit community partners through monthly workshops and meetings.
• Monitor awarded grantees for grant compliance.
• Support the Wayne Metro Administrative Team.
• Apply trauma-informed care by meeting grantees where they are.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED