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Institutional Advancement Intern (Summer 2025)

Legal Services Corporation
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Position: Institutional Advancement (Summer 2025)

Location: 1825 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Department: Office of Program Performance

Employment Status: Temporary/Part-time/Non-Exempt

 

 

OVERVIEW:  

Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds independent legal aid offices nationwide. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. 

This LSC’s Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) functions as LSC’s development department. OIA manages LSC’s privately funded initiatives and spearheads private fundraising efforts. Please note that the Office of Institutional Advancement does not manage projects funded by LSC’s congressional appropriations and does not perform any legal duties. 

This position is based in Washington, DC, and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSC’s hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Please apply directly on our website at: www.tinyurl.com/applytoLSC. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information.  

Note: If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at jobapplicant@lsc.gov. 

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:  

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to: 

  1. Increase proficiency in specific fundraising disciplines, such as finance management, grant research, marketing, and event coordination.
  2. Observe and participate in fundraising operations and decision-making.
  3. Learn the basics of non-profit project development.

The intern's hours will be 15 hours per week. The internship will run approximately from mid-May to August of 2025.

 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The intern's principal duties and responsibilities include: 

  1. Research and prepare summaries of relevant foundation grant opportunities.
  2. Prepare and send acknowledgement letters and maintain records of LSC donations in Excel and Salesforce.
  3. Perform regular maintenance of information contained in Salesforce.
  4. Track information and data on current privately funded projects.
  5. Support the development of LSC’s Leaders Council and Emerging Leaders Council through research, logistics, and planning.
  6. Assist with special projects related to LSC’s Rural Summer Legal Corps.
  7. Attend portions of LSC’s July Board Meeting on Zoom.
  8. Perform general administrative tasks.

 

 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

General: 

LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate, graduate, and law students, as well as recent graduates of post-secondary institutions. The ideal applicant will be dependable, self-motivated, professional, hard-working, disciplined, and demonstrate integrity. The intern will have excellent research and analytical skills, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be attentive to details and organized, and able to work both independently and on a team. The intern will also exercise good judgment and be an effective problem-solver, intellectually curious, and committed to LSC's mission to promote equal access to justice. 

Technical/Specialized: 

A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. Salesforce experience preferred but not required.

 

 

HOURLY RATE: 

This position is paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the following rate schedule: 

  • Currently Enrolled Undergraduate Student – $20/hour
  • Recent Undergraduate Graduate – $21/hour
  • Graduate-Level Student and Beyond – $22/hour

 

 OUR COMMITMENT:

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together, we are building a community grounded in openness and trust—one that provides opportunities for all team members to grow, thrive, and contribute toward advancing LSC's mission.

 

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.