Grant Management Intern Summer 2026

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Pro Bono Innovations Fund Intern

Location:Washington DC 20006

Department:Office of Program Performance (OPP)

Employment Status:Part-Time Unpaid Hybrid DC-Metro Area Only

OVERVIEW:

Established by Congress in 1974 the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the countrys single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currentlyfunds independent legal aid offices nationwide. LSCs mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.

LSCs Office of Program Performance (OPP) is responsible for overseeing LSCs grant-making and monitoring processes to ensure grantees deliver high-quality legal services to eligible clients. OPP administers competitive grant programs and evaluates grantee performance through desk reviews onsite reviews and data-driven oversight. OPP also manages specialized grant programs like the Pro Bono Innovation Fund which encourages creative and impactful pro bono legal services models.

The internships are based in Washington DC and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSCs hybrid work model. The successful candidates must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.

WHY JOIN US

Please note: Due to the current funding environment and broader political shifts impacting our resources weve had to make the difficult decision to pause all paid internships until further notice.

However we remain deeply committed to supporting emerging professionals through unpaid educational internships that deliver real-world experience professional development and connections in the legal and nonprofit sectors. If applicable were happy to provide documentation to support academic credit.

Although this internship is unpaid heres what youll gain:

Hands-on experience in communications public affairs and messaging
Opportunities to write edit and contribute to national outreach efforts
Valuable connections within the legal and nonprofit policy space
Mentorship and personalized feedback from experienced public affairs professionals
A chance to make an impact in the pursuit of justice and equity

The internship is expected to run frommid-January through May 2026 with interns working between 15 to 20 hours per week on a part-time basis.

WHAT YOULL LEARN & DO:

As a Program Performance Intern you will gain a comprehensive understanding of LSCs grantmaking and oversight functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with coordination of grant review processes and materials
Review and help assess funding applications
Support data collection and reporting using Smartsheet and Excel
Conduct research on legal aid delivery grantees and innovative pro bono models
Draft and edit documents reports and templates
Maintain organized electronic files and records
Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

We are accepting applications from current undergraduate graduate and law students as well as recent graduates of post-secondary institutions.

The ideal applicant must be:

Dependable self-motivated and intellectually curious
Strong writers with attention to detail and research skills
Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfortable learning new tools
Able to manage time effectively and handle multiple projects
Passionate about public service legal access and innovation
Bonus: Experience with Smartsheet or data management tools!

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply visit Please submit:

A current résumé
A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship and how your goals align with LSCs mission

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If you need accommodations during the application process email .

OUR COMMITMENT:

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together we are building a community grounded in openness and trustone that provides opportunities for all team members to grow thrive and contribute toward advancing LSCs mission.

LSC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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Position: Pro Bono Innovations Fund InternLocation:Washington DC 20006Department:Office of Program Performance (OPP)Employment Status:Part-Time Unpaid Hybrid DC-Metro Area OnlyOVERVIEW:Established by Congress in 1974 the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the countrys single largest funder of ci...