Houston Endowment · 20 hours ago
Summer Intern
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternHouston Endowment Inc. is an organization committed to a vibrant region where all have the opportunity to thrive. They are seeking a motivated summer intern to support key projects that advance the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities, working on defined projects related to Public Education, Civic Engagement, and Arts & Culture.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducting landscape scans on issues relevant to the Foundation’s strategic priorities, including reviewing organizations, trends, and field developments
Analyzing portfolio materials such as proposals, grant reports, and other documents to surface themes and support decision-making
Supporting convenings of grantees, funders, or community partners by assisting with planning, logistics, materials preparation, and synthesis of key insights
Contributing to knowledge management and evaluation activities by refining tools, templates, and processes that strengthen learning practices
Identifying and compiling resources, trainings, or technical assistance opportunities to help build the capacity of nonprofit partners
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in a graduate program (or advanced undergraduate program) in public policy, education, social sciences, arts, cultural studies, nonprofit management, evaluation, or a related field
Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information
Effective written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing summaries, briefs, or research-based assignments and the ability to tailor information for a variety of audiences
Interest in philanthropy and issues related to public education, arts and culture, or civic engagement
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail
Unwavering integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to organizational values and compliance
Intellectual curiosity with a drive for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and professional growth
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working collaboratively with colleagues across teams
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data strategically and provide meaningful insights
Proficiency with standard office and research tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Box, Qualtrics); familiarity with data or evaluation tools is a plus
Benefits
Weekly team lunches
Monthly town-halls
Meet-and-greet sessions with members of Foundation staff and leadership teams
Company
Houston Endowment
Houston Endowment supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions
Founded in 1937
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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2025-07-29
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