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The Merck Family Fund is a small independent
foundation that will make approximately $3.8 million
in grants in 2007 to non-profit organizations.
Our funding program areas are: the environment
(preserving eastern U.S. ecosystems and promoting
sustainable economics) and community building
in urban areas (supporting youth organizing and
creating green and open space).
INTERNSHIP
Intern Position Description. Significant
writing, on-line research, phone contact with
non-profit groups and technical assistance. In
addition to completing a substantial project,
the intern will assist with administrative services
(phone coverage, processing mail, responding to
requests for information, and tracking applications).
Duration of Internship. Full time (4 days/week).
2008 Summer Internship:
June through August
2008/2009 Academic Year Internship:
September through May
Project Areas. Based on interests, skills,
and the needs of the Fund, the intern's duties
will cover the following areas:
- Publications. Compile research materials and
write white papers, reports, evaluations and
newsletters. Create charts, graphs and maps
for inclusion in publications and reports.
- Grantmaking and Issue Research. Assist with
grant proposal review and draft summaries. Research
issues dealing with program areas.
- Administrative. Answer phone calls and mail,
oversee daily filing and corresponence.
Qualifications. All prospective interns should:
- Be genuinely committed to the Fund's mission
- Be currently pursuing or have completed an
undergraduate degree and have excellent verbal
and written communication skills.
- Possess a demonstrable ability to write clear,
concise, meaningful reports and articles
- Be comfortable with Macintosh computers, familiar
with Internet research, be highly organized,
and be comfortable working in a small office
- Have a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign and FileMaker software
- Have integrity, curiosity and a sense of humor
Stipend. $1,800 per month will be paid
for a four-day work week.
We are located in Milton, MA (12 miles south
of Boston, MA), half a mile from a subway stop
and on a bus line.
Application Procedure. Cover letter, resume,
brief writing sample (preferably an article or
research report), and list of three references
should be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to:
Fund Administrator
Merck Family Fund
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186.
No calls please.
2008 Summer Internship Deadline: March
1, 2008
2008/2009 Academic Year Internship Deadline:
May 16, 2008
Consideration will also be given to post-graduates
and/or those with extensive work experience whose
schedules do not fit the typical university calendar.
The Merck Family Fund is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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