Grants Data and Research Intern

Grants Data and Research Intern

Part Time: 10-20 hours per week

Job Type: Internship (unpaid)

Location: Remote or hybrid position based in Detroit, MI

Summer 2024 (May/June -August)

Brilliant Detroit Overview 

In 2015 Brilliant Detroit was created to provide a radically new approach to kindergarten readiness in neighborhoods. The idea was to create a unique delivery model in our approach to early childhood development by using underutilized housing stock to create early child and family centers in neighborhoods. Brilliant Detroit homes provide holistic services for kids 0-8 predicated on evidence-based programs around health, family support, and education. Brilliant Detroit was born to create kid success neighborhoods. Today, in each of our 18 locations, neighbors come together for fellowship, activities and learning to assure school readiness, and provide needed support for families.

Position Summary
The Grants Data and Research Intern will work closely with our Grants and Fund Development Teams to support data management, analysis, and research efforts. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing grant-related data, conducting research on funding opportunities, and contributing to the organization's efforts to secure vital funding for our programs. This position will serve in the Stewardship Department and will report to the Grants Manager and/or Coordinator. This work will be done in accordance with the core principles of our Detroit-based non-profit team:

★ With, For, and By

This work is guided by the leadership and ongoing input of our participants.

★ Coordinated and Continuous

Evidence-based programs are coordinated together to meet the goals and needs of participants continuously throughout early childhood.

★ Whole Family and Holistic

Evidence-based programs operate holistically, meeting an array of needs to improve literacy, health, and family stability. These programs focus not just on children but on caregivers as well.

★ Love, Safety, and Growth

It takes creating an atmosphere of love and safety, where people feel truly seen and cared for, before we can grow.

★ Asset-Based

Everybody has a gift or talent that they can share and a purpose they can play in building kid success neighborhoods.

★ Neighbor-to-Neighbor Across Zip Codes

Brilliant Detroit offers opportunities for people to connect and build community as neighbors regardless of the zip code in which they live.

Activities and Responsibilities

Data Management:

• Assist in maintaining and updating the organization's grants database.
• Organize and track grant information including application deadlines, funding amounts, and reporting requirements.
• Review current grant data management tools and processes to identify ways to streamline data tracking, recording and reporting.

Research:

• Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities and prospective donors aligned with the organization's mission and priorities.
• Evaluate and recommend the best research systems and tools for grant and donor research, considering factors such as accessibility, affordability, and functionality.

Writing and Reporting:

• Collaborate with the Grants Team to draft and edit grant proposals, narratives, and reports.
• Assist in documenting grant-related activities, communications, and outcomes for reporting purposes.
• Prepare materials for grant proposals, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a program involving research and data analysis such as library sciences,  data sciences or other related fields.
• Excellent research skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources.
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills. 
• Comfortable using Google suite applications such as google docs and sheets.
• Experience using data management and analysis tools a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying,  please send a resume to cowens@brilliantdetroit.org