Philanthropy Internship Position

Interns interested in Nuclear Disarmament and/or Youth Justice are welcome.

About The Prospect Hill Foundation:

The Prospect Hill Foundation is a private family foundation established in New York in 1959 by Elizabeth G. Beinecke and William S. Beinecke, the late President and Chairman of the Sperry and Hutchinson Company. The mission of The Prospect Hill Foundation is to advance the human experience while ensuring the well-being of the earth. The Foundation has a three-fold grantmaking framework: program grants, sponsored grants, and matching gifts.

About the Position:

The Prospect Hill Foundation is seeking an undergraduate intern (preferably a rising junior or senior) to further our mission by providing administrative and operational support to our staff and engaging in communications, research, and analysis related to our grantmaking. It is an ideal position for a student interested in a career in the nonprofit or philanthropy sector and offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of philanthropy. Leadership on special projects is also possible depending on the intern’s skills and interests. This New York City-based, in-office internship runs from September to December and requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week (the weekly schedule and start and end dates are flexible). Interns will be compensated $20/hr.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Executive Director, Director of Finance & Operations, and the Grants Administrator
• Creating most of PHF’s Instagram and LinkedIn posts and graphics
• Assist with administrative tasks related to our Nuclear Disarmament and Youth Program Committees
• Write drafts for website, newsletter, and social media posts.
• Reading and editing all incoming grant applications
• Upkeep of our Giving Data grants management system up to date
• Assorted administrative tasks, including creating material for board books, assisting in event planning, managing correspondence, planning for board and committee meetings, etc.
• Research philanthropy and nonprofit management-related topics
• Attending in-person and online seminars on philanthropic and nonprofit sector topics
• Assisting with the PHF audit and other finance-related tasks
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and events with Foundation staff and board members
• Represent the foundation and attend events on behalf of PHF staff
• Various professional development opportunities

Additional Responsibilities

• Help plan and produce board/committee books for PHF’s Board Meeting, Youth Program, and Nuclear Disarmament Program grantmaking meetings
• Help plan for PHF’s “Love Awards” event
• Help plan events for our Nuclear Disarmament Program

Interns will learn/develop

• Knowledge of how family foundations operate
• Knowledge of grassroots youth-centered organizations
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation community
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and auditing
• Knowledge of the grantmaking process
• Experience with Giving Data and Sage
• Experience with Instagram
• Experience with Squarespace

Qualifications

Extremely detail-oriented; self-directed and takes initiative; highly organized and systematic; able to work in a fast-paced environment; flexible; interested in a future career in philanthropy or the nonprofit sector; low tolerance for error; knowledge of Square Space, Canva, and Instagram; knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office; event planning experience is a plus.

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to participate in professional conferences, panels, talks, galas and events
• Networking opprotunities
• Conveniently located near Grand Central
• Fun workplace!