The Women’s Fund Internship Program

Spring Internship 2025 Role Descriptions

✿ Programs Internship Description

Job Title: Programs Intern

Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week

Supervision: Reports to Daniella Luna 

Provide program and administrative support to The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade team as you help create change for women and girls through advocacy, research, investment, and impact. 

Assist The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade team in driving change for women and girls through advocacy, research, and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly intern meetings to present projects, share findings, and ask questions.
• Meet with the supervisor for one-on-one assessments.
• Participate in monthly Impact Collaboratives and other events.
• Research and invite organizations to Impact Collaboratives.
• Develop personalized outreach efforts and thank-you letters for speakers.
• Record and analyze post-collaborative data, drafting poll and survey reports.
• Use Google Sheets or Excel for data conversion.
• Complete cross-departmental training and projects as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
• Strong time management, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and basic arithmetic knowledge.

✿ Advocacy Internship Description

Job Title: Advocacy Intern
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Supervision: Reports to Viviana Alvarado Pacheco

Support The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade in fostering community relationships, monitoring legislative activities, and advocating for policy changes that benefit women and girls.

Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly intern meetings to present projects, share findings, and ask questions.
• Meet regularly with the supervisor for one-on-one assessments.
• Participate in monthly Impact Collaboratives, advocacy-related events, and other engagements.
• Build stronger relationships with community partners and maintain an understanding of key stakeholders.
• Conduct outreach to community partners to encourage participation in Impact Collaboratives.
• Create agendas and take notes during meetings with community partners, as well as Advocacy & Legislative committee meetings.
• Research and track legislation at both national and local levels, providing detailed reports to the research team.
• Update and maintain the resource page on the website.
• Complete cross-departmental training and assist in various projects as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in political research and understanding of legislative processes.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Core Values:

• Sensitivity to gender issues, respect for diversity, integrity, and professionalism.

✿ Policy Research Internship Description

Job Title: Policy Research Intern
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Supervision: Reports to Viviana Alvarado Pacheco

Conduct research and data analysis on critical issues affecting women and girls in Miami-Dade County.

Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly research and intern meetings, presenting findings and receiving feedback.
• Conduct research aligned with the organization’s four pillars: Economic Mobility, Freedom from Violence, Health & Well-being, and Leadership.
• Collect and analyze data on the status of women and girls in the community.
• Assist in developing the Gender Equity Dashboard and Index.
• Perform administrative tasks and assist in other projects as needed.
• Complete cross-departmental training and collaborate with other team members.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Research experience and strong writing skills.
• Proficiency in Google documents, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Core Values:

• Sensitivity to gender issues, respect for diversity, integrity, and professionalism.

✿ Social Media Internship Description

Job Title: Social Media
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Supervision: Reports to Natasha Bessolt

Create and manage content across social media platforms to promote The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade’s events and campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in weekly social media planning meetings, introducing upcoming events.
• Create posts, stories, and tweets consistent with the organization’s branding.
• Write captions, tag relevant partners, and monitor engagement across platforms.
• Analyze content performance and update links on Campsite.bio.
• Maintain Eventbrite pages for Impact Collaboratives and events.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors about social media activities.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience with social media platforms, Google Drive, Canva, and graphic design tools.
• Strong communication, time management, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to create engaging content aligned with brand guidelines.

✿ Development Internship Description

Job Title: Development Intern
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Supervision: Reports to Samantha Santana

Support organizational growth by researching grants and nonprofits while assisting with donor relationship management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on nonprofit organizations, grants, and growth opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date data on the status of women and girls in Miami-Dade County.
• Assist in donor relationship management through CRM tasks, including data clean-up.
• Respond to inquiries and manage communications.
• Add donations and update constituent records in CRM.
• Perform administrative tasks and attend meetings as instructed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in CRM systems, Google Sheets, and Excel.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management.

✿ Grants Internship Description

Job Title: Grants Intern
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Supervision: Reports to Veronica Korbenfeld

Assist The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade in writing grant applications to secure funding for programs that support women and girls.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to identify grant opportunities.
• Write and edit grant applications, ensuring alignment with funder requirements.
• Research funding sources and develop strong proposals.
• Support the organization’s development goals through effective grant writing.
• Maintain records of grant deadlines and submissions.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong writing skills and experience in grant writing.
• Ability to research funding opportunities and draft persuasive proposals.
• Proficiency in Google documents, spreadsheets, and CRM systems.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.