Grants Program Internship

~ The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation was created to support and strengthen the national system of marine sanctuaries. NMSF works closely with the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to connect the American public to the ocean and Great Lakes through these special places. ~

NMSF awards approximately $1 million annually in grants to other organizations who have developed projects complementary to NMSF's mission. This includes grants awarded from federal flow-through funding, as well as a competitive grant program, funded by the Ernest F. Hollings Ocean Awareness Trust Fund. As NMSF fulfills its role as a foundation, it's more interested in studying the impact of past grants that have been awarded, and how to increase the impact of grants awarded in the future.

Position Overview 

NMSF is seeking a grants program intern to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. The intern's primary responsibility will be to assist the NMSF Vice President with evaluation and coordination of external grant making programs to better understand and increase the impact of NMSF's grant awards and how these grants do and can benefit national marine sanctuaries. 

Other Details: 

• Internship anticipated for late August/early September through December, but is flexible based on availability.
• Availability at NMSF Headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. is required, but some telecommuting may be possible.
• Applicants must provide their own housing and transportation. NMSF is happy to work around class schedules and with colleges/departments to provide class credit.
• Funding may be available for out-of-pocket expenses.
• This internship is unpaid.  

Responsibilities 

• Review and evaluate past narrative reports from NMSF grantees, recognizing statistics provided from grantees, and analyzing data to quantify impact.
• Aggregate links, photos, brochures, etc. provided by grantees into accessible and searchable digital file catalog that may be referenced by communications staff who want to share information about grantees and their work. 
• Work with Vice President on any revision of Request for Proposals or Partnership Template that may be required based on outcome of impact analysis, and coordinate receipt of proposals from applicants. 

Desired Qualfications 

• Bachelor's degree or near completion.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Facility with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to work both independently and with others.
• Interest in ocean conservation issues a plus. 

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to send a cover letter, resume, transcript, two writing samples, and 3 professional references - with subject line ‘NMSF Grants Program Internship.'
• No phone calls please.