HHS Grant Writing & Facilitation Intern
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Grant Writing & Facilitation Intern will support the Health & Human Services Department in identifying funding opportunities, assisting with grant development, and learning the full life cycle of grants management. Under the guidance of the Deputy Director and HHS leadership, the intern will gain hands-on experience researching grant opportunities, drafting components of grant applications, gathering program data, and helping coordinate the grant development process across program areas.
This position is designed for a student interested in public service, program development, or nonprofit/government funding strategies. The intern will develop practical skills in grant writing, project coordination, and communicating with internal stakeholders. By the end of the internship, the student will have a foundational understanding of how grants support community programs and how cross-department collaboration contributes to successful applications and project implementation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
– Assist in researching federal, state, and private grant opportunities that align with Health & Human Services program needs.
– Support the drafting, editing, and formatting of grant application materials, including narratives, budgets, attachments, and letters of support.
– Help gather and organize program data, statistics, and qualitative information needed for grant proposals.
– Participate in cross-department meetings to learn about program goals, funding needs, and regulatory requirements.
– Assist in coordinating grant development timelines, task assignments, and communication with internal stakeholders.
– Learn to interpret grant announcements, requirements, and compliance guidelines with support from HHS leadership.
– Help maintain internal grant tracking tools, documentation, and digital files to support efficient grant management.
– Support early implementation activities for awarded grants, including scheduling kickoff meetings, organizing documents, tracking deliverables, and collecting required reports or data from program staff.
– Assist in monitoring grant progress by helping compile updates, documentation, or basic reporting materials.
– Contribute to process improvements and documentation, including checklists, standard templates, and resource libraries for future grant efforts.
– Perform general administrative tasks related to grant writing, facilitation, and implementation, as assigned.
– Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
– Academic internship for 2- or 4-year college students; Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026
– Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.
Pay: Unpaid Internship
Department: Health and Human Services – Administration
FTE: 8-10 hours/week
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Deadline Note: