Programs Intern – Position Description
Start date Summer 2026
Application open until filled
This job description outlines the objective, primary responsibilities and/or requirements, and qualifications of the Programs Intern.
Mission: Golden LEAF’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina’s rural, economically distressed, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
Objective: The Programs Intern will be responsible for assisting the organization in the implementation of its Programs-related goals. This will be accomplished through supporting some of Golden LEAF’s program evaluation, database analysis, grant application review and due diligence, outreach, and grant monitoring activities.
Reports to: Brynn Fann, Program Officer and A/V Tech Coordinator
Requirements
- Graduate student in a North Carolina college or university with a background, or demonstrated interest, in local government, economic development, workforce development, agriculture, and similar issues. Master’s of Public Administration students will be considered for the position.
- Student’s permanent/home address is in a rural, economically distressed NC county.
- Availability of a minimum 300 hours (not to exceed 30 hours per week, scheduling flexible) at $25 per hour
- Availability during the Summer of 2026
- Ability to work at the Golden LEAF office in Rocky Mount, NC at least one day a week
- Availability to attend Program events located away from the Golden LEAF offices as neede
Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Support Programs-related activities of the Foundation
- Review grant progress reports, applications, disbursements, and project modifications
- Analyze and effectively report on project activities, outcomes, and expenditures as reported by grantees
- Participate in review of grant requests, and conduct due diligence and outreach, including limited travel (overnight stays unlikely)
- Other duties as assigned in support of Programs operations
Qualifications
- Must have excellent analytical skills and the ability to distill information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and follow-up skills
- Proficiency in standard Office software required and working familiarity with database program(s) preferred as well as ability to learn other software programs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Identify efficiency improvements within the Programs department
- Effective time management skills
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