Grants & Scholarships Intern

The Pension Boards Summer Internship Program is a ten-week paid internship that runs from June 1st to August 97h, 2026. Our exclusive program will engage and select the brightest students from some of the best colleges in New York and beyond to experience and delve into the Pension Boards’ core areas of work including Investments, Finance, Member Services, Information Technology, Health Plans, Grants and Scholarships, Marketing and Communications. This opportunity provides students with:

• A hands-on learning experience working on challenging projects with industry leaders
• Becoming an ambassador for our 112-year-old organization
• Offering insight and ideas that will be incorporated into our future plans
• Professional mentorship and one-on-one development interactions
• Networking and an environment conducive for building relationships with colleagues

Location – this program is a hybrid internship which is virtual and based out of our NYC Location – 475 Riverside Drive, near Columbia University and Barnard College. The Pension Boards does not offer reimbursements for relocation, housing or commuting costs.

Position Summary

The United Church Board of Ministerial Assistance is seeking an intern for the Summer 2026 to provide support to the Grants and Scholarships unit which is updating its grant policies, procedures, and management tools. This intern will work with the Director of Grants and Scholarships and interact with various program management staff and other business units across the Pension Boards. This internship supports The Ministerial Assistance strategic plan, which enables the organization to operate efficiently as it implements service and program growth.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the Director of Grants and Scholarships to identify opportunities to streamline existing grant workflow, update grant policies and procedures resulting from the program review process to improve grant management and compliance tools and capabilities.
• Assist in the administration of the grants process at all stages, including receiving, evaluating, tracking and paying requests, as well as maintaining accurate and timely records in our grant management system of all program activities
• Support the interaction of Ministerial Assistance with Finance, Member Services, and Communications teams; generate requested information, data and reports from information maintained in the grants management database or other sources of information
• Assist with the preparation of grant related marketing and promotion materials for the website, social media, presentations and workshops, committees, and board meetings
• Assist with data analysis and reporting of performance indicators and to assist with the execution of reports to show program impact while monitoring daily operations
• Collaborate with the Director of Grants and Scholarships and other colleagues to implement new initiatives and programs while ensuring continued quality and timeliness across all aspects of the existing 9-grant program cycles.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree (in progress) in Finance, Computer Science, Non- Profit Administration or related discipline preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Understanding the importance of compliance in the project management cycle
• Excellent computer skills (Advanced MS Office skills, Dashboards and Reporting Tools, Relational Database) Experience in using project management tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects assigned through completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to think critically, act decisively, and synthesize program and operational issues
• Creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions, and recommends best practices
• A self-starting, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to the organization and the position
• Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.