SUS is seeking a Program Development Intern

Duration:20 weeks (Part-Time 8 hours a week)
Location:New York NY (Hybrid)

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Program Development Intern will support food security fundraising initiatives by conducting proactive researchidentifyingnew funding opportunities andassistingwith the development of grant pipelines and prospect tracking systems. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to nonprofit fundraisingstrategy with a particular emphasis onfood access community nutrition and food security programs.

The internship intentionally aligns with the nonprofit fundraising calendar withsummer monthsrepresentingthe most intensive perioddue to a high volume of grant opportunities RFP releases and foundation deadlines. The intern will play a critical role in helping the organization stay ahead of opportunities through consistent structured and forward-looking research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conductproactive fundraising researchfocused on food security nutrition access and community-based food programs
• Identifyand trackfoundation corporate and government funding opportunities including deadlines eligibility criteria and funding priorities
• Maintain and update fundraising research trackers calendars and prospect lists
• Support the program development team with early-stage grant preparation including summarizing RFPs drafting opportunity briefs and compiling background materials
• Monitor seasonal funding trends and helpanticipateupcoming opportunities particularly during peak summer grant cyclesAssistwithadditionalfood security fundraising tasks as needed including data gathering impact research and donor landscape analysis

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled in a masters(preferred)or undergraduate program with a focus on Public Health Social Work Food Justice orrelevantfield.
• Strong interest in nonprofit fundraising program development or food security
• Excellent research organization and timemanagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environment
• Strong written communication and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Familiarity with social justice food access or communitybased programs preferred

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied contact the Leave Team at .