Safety and Justice intern -- Spring 2025

LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.

REPORTS TO:           Local Task Supervisor and Executive Director

CLASSIFICATION:     Part -Time (15-20 hours/week)/Non-Exempt

LOCATION:               Remote /Hybrid (if possible, collaboration w/local office)

COMPENSATION:     $25/hour

DURATION:               January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

How LISC Works: Government, foundations and for-profit companies have the capital; residents and local institutions understand the need; and LISC bridges the gap by offering the relationships and expertise to help community organizations that attract the kinds of resources that allow them to do their best work. Headquartered in New York City

Paid-Internship with LISC:

LISC is seeking a motivated Intern who is ready to apply knowledge of community development, business practices and processes in a fast-paced, real-world environment. The intern will assist in deployment of grants and other financial investments, writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, support with affordable housing and wealth-building initiatives, technical assistance, and making recommendations to strengthen relationships with community partners. This will be a valuable experience for any student pursuing a career in Nonprofit Management, Social Services, Finance, Political Science or Business Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support local office with community development financial objectives
• Help plan and design business processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Perform research and analysis in support of operations
• Assist in resolving issues using systems and data
• Help launch new initiatives by coordinating, managing schedules, taking meeting minutes, conducting research, writing reports, and other duties as assigned
• Work closely with colleagues across the team to administer federal, state, local, and private pass-through funding to include reviewing and understanding funder agreements, helping structure subgrant awards, and preparing reports to track funding outputs and outcomes
• In partnership with colleagues across the team, assist with various finance and accounts payable functions such as reviewing and processing financial reports,
• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, presentations, and conferences, including developing agendas and maintaining minutes
• Administer, track, and update partner impact reports and communication materials used to promote community safety programming
• Assist Safety & Justice team members with coordinating and providing logistical support for internal and external presentations such as webinars and trainings. 
• Assist the S&J team by serve as a point of contact for vendors, including setting up vendor profiles, structuring deliverable schedules, processing invoices/disbursements, and tracking payment status
• May perform additional projects upon request

Benefits

• Compensation of $25 per Hour
• Flexible schedule for students
• Practical experience with varied business activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced and accomplished business professionals
• Opportunity to attend business meetings and networking events

Requirements

• Geographic restrictions: Must be currently enrolled at an HBCU or local college within LISC regions
• Graduating Juniors or Seniors* *May consider a qualified sophomore. 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must undergo and pass national background clearance check
• Reliable Transportation and Internet required

*Employment not guaranteed at the end of the internship.*

*Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.

Our benefits include: 

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being; Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind; Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans; Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate; Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance; Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program; Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team; Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.

LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.