(Hybrid) Community Development, Fall Intern

About the role

The Fall Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in philanthropy, community engagement, operations, and organizational strategy. Interns work alongside staff across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Review existing impact measurement tools for funding programs to demonstrate the strengths of and opportunities to support Community Development grant partners
• Track, document, and assess opportunities to enhance place-based investment aligned with Community Development priorities
• Participate in meetings with grant partners and other civic leaders, document important information, and provide feedback on alignment with strategic priorities
• Research and provide background memos on key policy issues and policy reform proposals to inform potential Trust engagement
• Support and coordinate key projects and events aimed at advancing the Trust's strategic goals

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate or graduate student
• Curious, motivated, and committed to the Trust's Mission
• Strong communicators (written and verbal)
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Collaborative and eager to learn
• Open to feedback and new ideas

Qualifications

• Rising Senior - Graduate level Public Policy; Political Science; Public Administration; Urban Planning; Sustainable Urban Development; Community Development; Social Science, Economics; Business; Social Work; Law; or other related fields
• Preferred Qualifications: Project coordination; Experience working with multiple teams/leaders at the same time