Details

Reports to: Development Director, Aarogya Seva Global Health Volunteer Alliance

Duration: 2 months

Location: Remote

Hours: part-time, 20 hours-week

A nominal stipend will be provided

Responsibilities include:

• In order to facilitate the learning process within this internship, interns will be required to read and discuss 1-2 books about not-for-profit grant writing, to be selected in collaboration with the development director.
• Identify a corporate social responsibility grant and draft application.
• Identify 2-3 private foundation grants and draft the applications.
• Weekly written reports to the director and biweekly debriefing calls.

Qualifications:

• Must have completed a BA in English, social work, marketing, communications, public relations, advertising, or a related field.
• MA in the fields of marketing, public relations, non-profit management or MSW a plus.
• Must be accountable and have a sense of ownership about their contributions.
• Must be a highly organized self-starter.
• Must be able to work independently but value collaboration.
• Ability to write, edit, and research quickly and effectively is an asset.
• Experience in grant writing a plus.
• Must have a good sense of humor and be able to take constructive criticism in stride.

Application Instructions: To apply, submit resume, cover letter explaining your qualifications/relevant coursework taken, and a one page essay on your interest in the position to the Development Director Deepali Kulkarni at deepali@aarogyaseva.org . The essay must answer the questions: What difference would no or low-cost healthcare make in your community? After familiarizing yourself with the Aarogya Seva website aarogyaseva.wildapricot.org tell us what projects most interest you and why.