Grants & Finance Intern - Level II; Applied Learning Internship

Grants & Finance Intern - Level II (Applied Learning Internship)

Position Overview
Brockton Public Schools is seeking a Level II Grants & Finance Intern to support financial and grant-related operations within a public-sector environment. This applied internship is designed for students pursuing Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field, and is appropriate for college credit or practicum placement, where applicable.
This is a hands-on role intended for interns who are ready to move beyond observation and begin applying academic knowledge to real-world financial systems and processes.
Learning Focus & Applied Experience
The Level II Intern will gain exposure to:

* Public-sector financial systems and workflows

* Grant budgeting, tracking, and compliance practices

* Financial documentation, reconciliation, and reporting

* Internal controls, confidentiality standards, and professional ethics

* How finance and grants operate within a school district and municipal framework

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of financial and grant-related documentation

* Support basic budget tracking, data entry, and reconciliation activities under supervision

* Learn and apply district financial systems and internal procedures

* Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling financial information

* Support grant monitoring, reporting preparation, and audit readiness activities

* Complete assigned projects that reinforce academic learning through applied practice
Expectations

* Report to work on time with a professional, positive attitude and readiness to actively contribute

* Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

* Show initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and apply new systems and processes

* Be receptive to feedback and able to grow in independence over the course of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

* Current enrollment in or recent completion of coursework in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, Economics, or a related field

* Interest in public-sector finance, education systems, or government operations

* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data management tools preferred
Additional Information

* This position may be eligible for college credit, depending on the student's academic program

* Grant-funded position with a defined term

* Hours:

Up to 20 hours per week

* Rate: $23/hourly