Grant Writer Intern - Remote

Zoo Media Inc., the creative division of the Dakdan family of companies, is seeking a motivated and imaginative Grant Writer Intern to join our mission‑driven team. As AI continues to transform the world of writing and research, grant writing has become a high‑value skill — and we’ll teach you how to leverage AI tools to draft polished, compelling grant proposals in minutes.

This role is ideal for a passionate communicator with strong writing skills, curiosity, and the drive to support meaningful, youth‑centered, community‑focused, and digital‑innovation projects. You’ll explore the full landscape of grant opportunities that help fuel Zoo Media’s creative initiatives, educational partnerships, and community‑impact programs. This internship prepares you for a future career in grant writing, fundraising coordination, nonprofit development, or mission‑driven communications.

This is a remote internship with seasonal onboarding options.

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Responsibilities

Attend weekly virtual meetings: Mondays at 9:00 AM MST, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM MST, and Fridays at 8:00 AM MST (SkillBridge participants also meet Thursdays at 9:00 AM MST)

Support the execution and management of Zoo Media’s grant writing initiatives, demonstrating strong organization, follow‑through, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Collaborate with our grant office to identify opportunities for the educational institutions and youth‑focused organizations we partner with, preparing applications and materials on their behalf.

Draft letters of inquiry, funding requests, and supporting documents using both traditional writing skills and AI‑enhanced tools.

Assist in scheduling presentations, preparing follow‑up materials, and communicating with potential funders.

Deliver clear, structured, and persuasive written and verbal presentations.

Contribute to the development of local and national grant strategies, including planning, budgeting, and research.

Prepare progress reports and updates for supporters and internal teams.

Serve as a resource to volunteers, helping them plan and execute tasks related to grant‑supported initiatives.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student majoring in Communications, Political Science, Business, Marketing, Sociology, Public Relations, or a related field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience using AI tools (OpenAI or similar) or a willingness to learn quickly.

Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting‑edge AI tools and digital‑first writing workflows used across Zoo Media.

Hands‑on experience developing and implementing grant‑writing strategies that support creative, youth‑centered, and community‑impact projects.

Mentorship from experienced professionals in digital media, innovation, and nonprofit development.

Networking opportunities across the broader Dakdan ecosystem and partner organizations.

Potential for a strong recommendation letter based on performance.

Internship duration ranges from 120 days minimum to 365 days.

Academic credit may be available — confirm with your school’s Internship Coordinator before accepting an offer.

Location

Remote

Internship Duration

120‑day minimum, up to 365 days Apprenticeship opportunities available based on performance

Seasonal Onboarding Windows

January 1–5 – Winter

April 1–5 – Spring

June 1–5 – Summer

August 1–5 – Fall

October 1–5 – Winter

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