Title: Intern, The Philanthropic Initiative 

Department: Finance

Reports To: Partner, TPI

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt FTE: 1

Supervises: none

Hybrid Schedule: In office 2-3 days per week; Tuesday, Wednesday, and some Thursdays.

Position Budgeted: $25.00/per hour

Position Summary:

The Intern, The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) will support both programmatic and administrative projects, including compiling research and data and assisting with grant review. The role also involves coordinating logistics and scheduling, supporting scholarship and college success programs, and handling general office and administrative tasks as needed.

This position will work approx. 9 weeks (late June through August or early September), 35 hours per week. 

Essential Functions:

• Assist with research and writing projects, which may include research to support TPI thought leadership and field-building projects;
• Grants management support, which may include review of grant proposals, creation of grant summaries, and other due diligence;
• Schedule site visits and stakeholder interviews; 
• Scholarship and college success program support, which may include tracking student data and scholarship eligibility, communication with financial aid offices or university staff, and administrative and event support;
• Provide research support and compile data for client reports; and
• General administrative office tasks.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

• High School degree or GED required; and
• Some college or graduate school preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

• Proven successful experience with time management and administrative tasks; 
• Proven successful research experience and skills;
• Proven computer literacy required (Microsoft 365 familiarity required; experience with grantmaking software such as Foundant a plus); and
• Interest in philanthropy preferred, demonstrated through relevant coursework, engagement in the social impact sector (for example, as a nonprofit employee, volunteer, or program participant), or other relevant experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands: examples below

• Ability to sit for long periods of time; 
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time; and 
• The ability to work on site and remotely, as required.

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

4/30/2026

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.