Grant Writing Intern

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

June 26, 2026

Department:

16001504 AH Foundation Operations

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• .5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
• Variable hours day shifts
• No weekends

Job Description:

The Grant Writing Intern expands the Foundation’s capacity to pursue philanthropic revenue by supporting grant research, writing, reporting, and administrative activities. The role allows full-time staff to focus on larger, more strategic funding opportunities while maintaining a strong pipeline of grant submissions and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals and applications.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential foundation, corporate, and community grant opportunities.
• Support grant reporting, tracking deadlines, and maintaining grant records.
• Draft correspondence, summaries, and supporting materials for grant submissions.
• Assist with data collection and program information needed for grant proposals and reports.
• Manage routine and low to midlevel grant opportunities with AHF staff oversight and coaching.
• Support special projects and administrative tasks related to philanthropy and foundation operations.
• Collaborate with Foundation team members to ensure timely and accurate grant submissions.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and increased efficiency within grant development activities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.61 to $26.70 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.