Grants & Compliance Internship

Grants & Compliance Internship

Location: Waterloo

Reports to: Grants Manager

Status: Unpaid Internship

Internship Summary:

The Grants Intern will support Friends of the Family’s grant program.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the grant management process (auditing, preparation of materials, etc.)
• Assist with grant research and identify grant application opportunities
• Assist in the grant writing process (proofread, preparation of materials, conduct research, etc.)
• Research on best practices in the homeless and victim services field
• Complete assigned to dos and task for grant compliance
• Collect and report data for grant reporting and outcomes
• Accompany FOF staff during presentations, outreach and fundraising events
• Assist with reviewing current and future FOF policies and procedures

Internship Requirements:

• Exhibit a belief in non-violence and a willingness to advocate on behalf of populations affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, other violent crimes, and homelessness in a non-discriminating manner.
• Respect the confidentiality of clients receiving services through Friends of the Family.
• Exemplify Friends of the Family’s Core Values
• Believe in our 10 year vision: Everyone Has a Home
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to complete Victim Counselor Training, Empower DB training, Confidentiality, Housing First Trainings

Internship Qualifications:

• Attending college for a degree in Family Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Communication, Education, Human Services, or another related field.
• Ability to complete the required university service hours during normal office hours (M-F 8-4:30)

For more information or if interested, please email Madison Gaffney, Volunteer Manager, at madison@fofia.org with the subject line “Grant Internship”.