F. M. Kirby Foundation Summer Internship Program 2026 – YOA

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Applications are open for the F. M. Kirby Foundation Summer Internship Program 2026. The F. M. Kirby Foundation Summer Internship Program is for rising faculty sophomores, juniors, and seniors who’re thinking about exploring a profession in philanthropy or nonprofit administration.

The Summer Internship could be tailor-made to the pursuits and talent units of the chosen intern, however will contain interacting with people in a broad array of program areas, together with well being, arts, surroundings, human companies, and schooling; working in a collaborative, staff surroundings; aiding with Foundation communications; and dealing on tasks that contain analysis and require sturdy writing expertise. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern can have gained a deeper understanding of the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, precious work expertise, and networking alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analysis new funding alternatives within the Foundation’s broad funding areas
• Assist with inner and exterior Foundation communications, together with however not restricted to web site content material, LinkedIn, and board mailings
• Attend website visits with grantee nonprofit companions and FMKF Program Officers
• Proofread and edit experiences and grant evaluations
• Perform analysis and knowledge evaluation for the Executive Director and different employees
• Complete particular tasks and assignments tailor-made to the intern’s curiosity and expertise

Benefits

• Compensation for the F. M. Kirby Foundation Internship is $23/hour. A one-time journey stipend can even be offered.

Eligibility

• Candidates should have certified for want-based mostly monetary help within the earlier faculty yr and preserve a present GPA of three.2 or greater.
• Students in any main are welcome to apply.

The nicely-certified applicant will:

• Have an curiosity in philanthropy and/or nonprofit administration
• Be accountable, punctual, and self-conscious
• Have sturdy writing expertise
• Have glorious analysis expertise
• Be a versatile and curious learner
• Work nicely with others
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Be capable of observe instructions intently
• Be self-motivated
• Value excessive moral requirements and private integrity

Application

Applications can be thought-about on a rolling foundation. All functions should be acquired by February 27. The profitable intern can be notified by April 3.

Send a canopy letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and checklist of three references to Dave Cucchiara, Communications & Program Associate, at [email protected].

For extra info, go to F. M. Kirby Foundation Summer Internship.