New England Aquarium has an excellent 12 weeks long Development and Grant Writing Internship for both spring and summer season of 2021. It is a big chance for those who are interested in obtaining experience in institutional fundraising in a nonprofit or museum setting.
The primary focus of this program is grant-writing and fundraising through foundations and government agencies as well as teaches interns how a nonprofit raises revenue to support its mission.
The program is seeking independent, detail-oriented and organized candidates with strong writing and communication skills. Both college students and recent graduates are welcome to apply.
The New England Aquarium is a public aquarium based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is among premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource.
Internship Location:
You will work at New England Aquarium‡s headquarters based in Boston, MA.
Internship Duration:
This is 12 weeks long role that requires 10-16 hours per week commitment.
Internship Benefits:
This internship is unpaid however intern will be compensated through hands-on experience, networking connections, and a unique learning environment. They have also other benefits, like free aquarium membership, and college credit.
Eligibility Requirements:
You will be the right fit for this role if you meet the given eligibility criteria:
- Must be a college student or recent graduate
- Must have an interest in learning about grant-writing
- Must have confidence interacting with staff at a variety of levels, as well as donors
- Must be an independent self-starter
- Must have strong writing and editing skills
- Must be highly attentive to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs necessary
Eligible Country:
Students from the US and other countries can participate in this program.
How to Apply:
In order to express interest in this program, you‡ll need to register yourself.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for spring is December 1st.
The application deadline for summer is January 31st.
