2015 Writing Internships

Challenger Space Center is looking for a spectacular team of grant writing interns to help us make a difference for STEM Education – science, technology, engineering, and math! Challenger’s unique space mission simulator takes children of all ages on an exciting trip to outer space where they learn how to apply their STEM skills, work as a team, and solve real world problems.

Position Summary:
The Grant Writing Intern will be responsible for writing and submitting grant proposals for a specific program: Challenger’s STEM Field Trip Assistance Fund. This fund provides an opportunity for up to 10,000 disadvantaged youth to attend a field trip at Challenger Space Center. The  12 to 14-week process is designed to introduce the intern team to Challenger’s mission, programs and systems; learn the grant-writing process; review successful past applications to this fund; research potential new funding agencies; write & submit actual grants working with Challenger’s management team; track fund development efforts using Challenger’s contact management system; manage program deliverables with the team; continue the evaluation process for the FTAF program; gain experience writing grant reports on accomplished grants to funding agencies; and network with industry professionals with Challenger’s management and volunteer teams.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a critical area of fund development and gain skills in professional writing and project management. You will have accomplished something positive for STEM Education and the betterment of our community at the conclusion of your experience.

The internship includes stipend following completion of a successful term and student review.

For full program details, application process and deadlines, click on the file below.

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