Grant Compliance Intern

Requisition ID: req47522

Job Title: Grant Compliance Intern

Sector: Grants

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable

Location: Tallahassee, FL USA

Work Arrangement: Open to Remote

Job Description

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40
countries and 24 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm
to home.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Compliance Intern reports directly to the Compliance team and supports
efforts under the IRC in Florida. Post-Award Grants Compliance ensures that the IRC in Florida
remains in compliance with local, federal, and internal regulations pertaining to refugee
resettlement and funding practices. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a
week for at least three months. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and implementing a compliance program to ensure the organization
operates in accordance with state and federal laws.

• Assist Compliance Officers in determining compliance metrics per contract and establish
a system of tracking.

• Assists in signing off on any grant reporting outcomes/deliverables.

• Remain up to date on federal and state laws, contracts and partnership agreement
related to the organization.

• Assist in performing compliance audits or monitoring to determine whether establish
processes and data requirements per grant are followed and provide continuous
improvement.

• Maintain up to date written or eligibility documentation, and policies related to the
organization's business activities; Assist in tracking of processes via Otis.

• Create compliance resource library via Box for Program staff members as a resource

Qualifications

• Willing to learn data and processes.

• Keen attention to detail to identify and correct risky practices.

• Must be a strong communicator and capable of expressing oneself clearly both speaking
and in writing.

• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from team members.

• Exemplify strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices.

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and
policies.

• Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet deadlines.

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.