Community Development and Funding Intern

The Community Development & Funding Intern will work directly with the Centre Administrator to support the development, sustainability, and impact of our programmes.

This is a hands-on internship ideal for students or recent graduates in community development, social care, non-profit management, business, or communications, who want to gain experience in fundraising, outreach, and administration within a meaningful community setting.

Key Responsibilities

Funding & Grants

• Research and identify new grant and funding opportunities relevant to the centre’s programmes and initiatives.
• Track upcoming funding deadlines and maintain an organised database of grant prospects.
• Assist in preparing and submitting funding applications, including gathering supporting documents and data.
• Help monitor and document the impact and outcomes of funded projects.

Community Development & Outreach

• Support community outreach efforts to build partnerships and collaborations with local organisations, agencies, and support groups.
• Assist in creating awareness of the centre’s programmes and services in the community.
• Help identify opportunities for joint initiatives or events that enhance engagement and participation.

Accounts & Administration

• Support the Centre Administrator with general accounts-related tasks, such as tracking expenses, preparing simple reports, and maintaining financial records.
• Assist with data entry, correspondence, and documentation to support centre operations.
• Contribute to the organisation of meetings, workshops, or events, as needed.
• Carry out other general administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the centre.

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in community development, social care, or the non-profit sector.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Proactive attitude with enthusiasm to learn and contribute.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine interest in supporting the local community.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in funding research, grant writing, and community outreach.
• Exposure to the inner workings of a community-based organisation.
• Opportunities to develop administrative, financial, and communication skills.
• Mentorship and guidance from the Centre Administrator and other experienced staff.
• Insight into how community services are planned, funded, and delivered.
• The satisfaction of contributing directly to programmes that make a difference.

About the Organization

A community centre in the north inner city and operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, one of the largest charitable and voluntary organisations in the world.  The centre offers various educational (adult and youth), community, youth and childcare programs that are aimed at addressing social exclusion as well as the many needs of the local community in Dublin's north inner city. The centre now offers 600 programme places to 500 people per week where our youngest member is 2 and our eldest is 96. We also engage 60 active volunteers who share their time and skills each week for the benefit of others.  One of our biggest and most successful programmes is our summer projects where we engage up to 280 children and young people in an action-packed activities programme throughout the months of June, July and August each year.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page.