Development & Grant Coordination Intern; Summer

The Development Intern will support the IRC’s development programming in the Silver Spring office by assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection, and grant management activities.

• Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation.
• Provide data collection and research, including tracking all forms of funding sources.
• Update prospecting and proposal management trackers.
• Develop a list of potential donors to be prospected for six months to come.
• Perform an audit on folders and templates ensuring a smooth back end of Development Records.
• Assist in the organization and drafting of grant proposals.
• Assist with administrative tasks of proposal development.
• Participate in grant reporting and/or grant program training for staff.
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Gain proficiency in research and writing.
• Develop skills in donor prospecting and outreach.
• Learn about managing the grant life cycle.
• Expand understanding of nonprofit development strategies.

• Pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree.
• Previous experience demonstrating high-level writing and research skills.
• Prior relevant coursework preferred.
• Strong communicator with clear verbal and written expression.
• Solid organization and administrative skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful.

This position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 22.5 hours per week. Ability to work in‑person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required. Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in‑person intern orientation on June1st,2026 from 9:15AM–3:30PM.

Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid;
Summer 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at a rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel.

TO APPLY:

Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three references to your application. The Final date to receive applications is May
22,2026.

All selected applicants will complete a background check and may be asked to make a $30 donation to help cover background‑check costs.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.