Program Development Intern

SUS is seeking a Program Development Intern  

Duration: 20 weeks (Part-Time, 8 hours a week) Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) 

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Program Development Intern will support food security fundraising initiatives by conducting proactive research, identifying new funding opportunities, and assisting with the development of grant pipelines and prospect tracking systems. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to nonprofit fundraising strategy, with a particular emphasis on food access, community nutrition, and food security programs.

The internship intentionally aligns with the nonprofit fundraising calendar, with summer months representing the most intensive period due to a high volume of grant opportunities, RFP releases, and foundation deadlines. The intern will play a critical role in helping the organization stay ahead of opportunities through consistent, structured, and forward-looking research. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct proactive fundraising research focused on food security, nutrition access, and community-based food programs 
• Identify and track foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities, including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities 
• Maintain and update fundraising research trackers, calendars, and prospect lists 
• Support the program development team with early-stage grant preparation, including summarizing RFPs, drafting opportunity briefs, and compiling background materials 
• Monitor seasonal funding trends and help anticipate upcoming opportunities, particularly during peak summer grant cycles  Assist with additional food security fundraising tasks as needed, including data gathering, impact research, and donor landscape analysis 

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled in a master’s (preferred) or undergraduate program with a focus on Public Health, Social Work, Food Justice, or relevant field. 
• Strong interest in nonprofit fundraising, program development, or food security 
• Excellent research, organization, and time‑management skills 
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment 
• Strong written communication and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Familiarity with social justice, food access, or community‑based programs preferred 

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].