Grant Writer Intern

Readeezy Literacy seeks dedicated and motivated Grant Writers to work with staff in completing and submitting grant proposals. This role will involve researching and identifying potential funding opportunities, writing persuasive grant proposals, and collaborating with our team to align grant efforts with our organizational goals.

What to Expect

• Research and identify available funding opportunities related to literacy, education, and disadvantaged youth
• Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals
• Work in tandem with Readeezy staff to gather necessary information for proposals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Regularly update and maintain grant database with information on submitted grants, tracking deadlines and reporting requirements
• Develop budgets for grant proposals with assistance from Readeezy staff

Qualifications

• Major in English, Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field
• A personal interest in nonprofit work, literacy, education, publishing, and/or EdTech
• Excellent research and writing skills
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and self-starter
• Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs
• Able to commit 5-10 hours per week

Along with meeting the above qualifications, intern candidates are required to submit two academic writing samples.

Please note: All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.

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Internship Program

Internships

Are you interested in kick-starting your career in the publishing industry? Want to work behind-the-scenes and learn what it takes to get a book digitally published and in the hands of readers? Would you like to support a wholly unique, literacy cause that benefits a totally underserved target audience?

As a Readeezy intern, you will have the opportunity to do all that and more. Interns can choose to write or illustrate an entirely original work, or be a part of our daily operations, which involves editorial, digital communications, marketing, outreach, grant writing and fundraising.

A number of our past interns have received academic credit. Please check with your advisor prior to applying.

Note: All internships are unpaid and fully remote. All interns are featured on the Readeezy website with photo, bio and contact information.

Duration

Readeezy internships follow a semester-based structure.

Fall-Winter (Late August–January)

Spring-Summer (February–July)

Internship hours are flexible and dependent on the role. Writer, Editorial, Grant Writing, and Communications internships average 10 to 15 hours per week over the course of the semester. Illustrator internships average 15 to 20 hours per week over the course of the semester.

Weekly check-ins via Zoom are mandatory for all internship roles.

How to Apply

To be considered for an internship, please complete the evaluation form for your respective department. We no longer accept applications via email. Please submit all applications through our portal.

Use the following time frames to submit:

• To be considered for the Fall-Winter internship (June 1st – July 31st). OPEN.
• To be considered for the Spring-Summer internship (November 7th – January 9th).

For all internship-related inquiries, contact maria@readeezy.com or paola@readeezy.com

Applicants can expect to hear back within 1-2 weeks.