Emergency Grant Intern (Remote)

The Emergency Grant Intern works closely with single-parents enrolled in postsecondary schools who are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency that might be a barrier to continuing their education. Raise The Barr defines an emergency as a one-time unexpected expense for which our $1k or less emergency grant will help stabilize the family and allow the parent to continue school and/or employment. We differentiate an emergency from a crisis, the latter for which a $1k or less grant will likely not stabilize the family.

Responsibilities

• Participate in once-a-month all-staff meetings and occasional programming calls.
• Support RTB scholars and other single-parent students by connecting them to various resources, including mental health, housing, emergency assistance, internships, employment, scholarships, childcare, etc.
• Collect data through the database system to ensure accurate and comprehensive information on scholar case notes.
• Serve as liaison between RTB emergency grant applicants and RTB team.
• Conduct on-going follow up with RTB EG applicants after emergency funds and/or resources were provided to assess progress and determine if they require additional support
• Ensure daily and effective communication with applicants and with internal RTB staff.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Enrollment in a degree program (Social Work, Counseling/Psychology, Education preferred) or equivalent human services-related field.
• Some experience working with families facing poverty.

Preferred

• Graduate student
• Existing connections to community resources.
• Experience with remote work.
• Lived experience relevant to this role is valued.
• Experience working with low-income families.

Essential Skills

Commitment to educational equity for single parents and families in subsidized housing, focusing on empowerment and resource connection

• Proven ability to support individuals and groups on complex community issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing diverse challenges
• Initiative and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge and existing relationships with organizations that provide service to single-parent students and their children
• Cultural sensitivity to engage with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and willingness to learn new software.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Confidence in navigating uncertainty as programs expand.
• Composure and focus in seeking clarity and solutions.

Hours: Part-Time (10-15 hours per week)

Pay: $1,500 per semester. Could be renewed for more than one semester.

Schedule: Variable; dependent on grant-related needs and programming demands.

Work Location: Remote in Greater Los Angeles or Greater Minneapolis