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Who We Are

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income people to become self-reliant through integrated services. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose person-centered approach to services ensures individuals and families receive the housing and ecosystem of support they need to achieve greater stability now and for the next generation. We are eager to welcome new team members dedicated to serving our residents and pursuing our mission to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative, affordable housing and employment readiness services. PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities.

Job Summary

Use your skills and passion for positive change! This unique position within PPLs Development & External Affairs Department blends grant writing and administration on behalf of our Grants program. Get hands-on experience in these areas and build your professional network while earning a wage.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in fields related to professional writing, fundraising, nonprofit management, data/evaluation, and social justice. The selected candidate will gain practical experience in database administration and grant writingin a large multi-service nonprofit setting while supporting the work of an organization with a robust racial equity lens and framework. This internship provides training, guidance, and mentoring from experienced professionals and Career development experiences through training workshops, team meetings, and events.

The selected intern will work 10-20 hours per week through December 2021.This is a temporary part-time non-benefit-eligible position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and submit grant requests and reports with support and draft grant acknowledgment letters when needed.
• Support grants team in proposal submissions, such as editing proposals, organizing attachments, and reviewing grant packages.
• Collaborate with staff on the Development & External Affairs team and across the organization to develop grant applications and reports.
• Organize grant writing resources and files.
• Conduct grant prospect research.
• Work directly in Raisers Edge (a widely used contact management database used at PPL) to assist with grant data entry.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and planning meetings with program staff, including conversations to advance race equity.
• Additional duties as assigned to support the Development & External Affairs team and further the PPL mission.

A detailed job description is available upon request or when selected for the next phase of the hiring process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to race equity and mission-driven work.
• Strong writing and editing skills, ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter and self-directed with the ability to work independently on assigned projects.
• Experience with data entry and/or databases.

Wage: $16.00/hr.

Temporary remote work environment available during the Summer through fall 2021, with some flexibility thereafter (PPLs Administrative Center is located at 1035 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404)

How to Apply: Qualified candidates can apply online at with a cover letter and resume. The hiring process includes phone screens and virtual/in-person interviews, references, and background checks for final candidates.

PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Send questions about the position to .

PPL is an EEO/AA employer. PPL participates in the federal E-verify program to confirm all newly hired employees' identities and employment authorization.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.