Grants and Foundations Intern - Fall
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Grants And Foundations Intern
- Fall 2026
Conner Prairie Museum
- Fishers, IN 46038
Position Type:
Internship Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services
Principal Function:
The Grants and Foundations Intern is responsible for assisting the Director of Foundation Relations in advancing Conner Prairie's mission through drafting new grant proposals, researching and identifying new funders for the museum, and creating workflows that support increasing revenue to support this unique, historic place.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. Current college student or recent grad seeking a career in communications, non-profit management, philanthropy, grant writing, museum studies, project management or a related field preferred. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Length of Internship/Hours/Rate of Pay:
- 15 hours/week for 12 weeks
- September
- November 2026 - $14.00/hour for up to 180 hours
- Will coordinate and flex schedule around academic commitments as necessary.
Internship Benefits/Perks:
- Professional development; training and orientation
- Practical professional experiences
- Free parking and general admission to Conner Prairie
- Free admission to Conner Prairie events
- Discounts at the Conner Prairie Store and café
- Recommendation letters from staff and documentation of hours served
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control;
Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. - Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. - Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
Educates others on the value of diversity;
Promotes a harassment-free environment;
Builds a diverse workforce. - Ethics – Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments;
Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values. - Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures;
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
Supports organization's goals and values;
Benefits organization through outside activities;
Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. - Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments. - Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
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