Readeezy Literacy seeks dedicated and motivated Grant Writers to work with staff in completing and submitting grant proposals. This role will involve researching and identifying potential funding opportunities, writing persuasive grant proposals, and collaborating with our team to align grant efforts with our organizational goals.What to Expect: Research and identify available funding opportunities related to literacy, education, and disadvantaged youth; Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals; Work in tandem with Readeezy staff to gather necessary information for proposals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives; Regularly update and maintain grant database with information on submitted grants, tracking deadlines and reporting requirements; Develop budgets for grant proposals with assistance from Readeezy staff.Qualifications: Major in Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field; Experience in grant writing, preferably for non-profits or similar causes (volunteer); Work experience with literacy interventions is a plus; A personal interest in literacy, education, publishing, and/or EdTech; Excellent research and writing skills; A team player with excellent communication skills; Detail-oriented and self-starter; Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs; Able to commit 5–10 hours per week; This internship is eligible for credit if approved by applicant’s institution and follows all the requirements for this category.Along with meeting the above qualifications, intern candidates are required to submit academic writing samples. Please note: All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.