Remote Grant Researcher: Food Access Kids

Help build something that changes lives. International Relief Teams (IRT) believes every child deserves access to nutritious food, regardless of their family's circumstances. Their mission is to improve the lives of people affected by disaster and poverty by providing life's most essential resources: food, water, shelter, and medicines. From responding to disasters around the world to providing healthy meals for children right here in San Diego, they're committed to helping families build stronger, healthier futures.

As IRT expands the Feeding San Diego's Kids program, they're looking for a detail-oriented volunteer to help identify grant opportunities that can fuel this important work. This is an exciting chance to help build a growing program from the ground up and directly increase our ability to serve more children.

Your research won't sit on a shelf—it will help unlock funding that puts healthy meals on children's tables. By helping IRT build a strong pipeline of grant opportunities, you'll play a meaningful role in expanding a program that serves families across San Diego. It's an ideal opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, philanthropy, or simply making a tangible difference in the community.

You can help ensure more children have the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

• Research foundations, corporations, and government funders that support child nutrition, food security, education, and family well‑being.
• Identify grant opportunities that align with our Feeding San Diego's Kids program.
• Create and maintain a simple spreadsheet of funding prospects, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and key contacts.
• Flag high‑potential opportunities for our development team to pursue.

• Enjoys online research and organizing information.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Is comfortable using Google Sheets or Excel.
• Can work independently and communicate progress regularly.
• Has an interest in nonprofits, philanthropy, fundraising, or community impact (experience is helpful but not required).

Flexible schedule (approximately 3–5 hours per week)

Volunteer from home or work at their Mission Valley office in San Diego.

Short-term or ongoing opportunities available.

International Relief Teams aims to alleviate human suffering caused by poverty, disaster, and neglect by providing vulnerable communities with critical resources like food, water, shelter, and medicines.

Population Served Low-income communities

Activity Type Consulting & Professional Services

Requirements:
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age: 18+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.