Grants Administration Intern

Grants Administration Intern 

About MOVA 

The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) is an independent state agency governed by the Victim and Witness Assistance Board. MOVA strives to advance victim rights by ensuring all victim and survivors of crime across the Commonwealth are supported and empowered through access to high-quality services that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and reflective of diverse communities. MOVA achieves this through survivor-informed work, advocacy for enhanced victim rights and services, partnerships with agencies and individuals, and a commitment to providing funding and services for underserved and marginalized communities.  

Job Overview 

MOVA is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Grants Administration Intern to join the Grants Administration Team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting grant administration and procurement while contributing to MOVA’s mission of assisting victims and survivors of crime. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Support tasks related to the administration of grants to support victim and survivor services in Massachusetts 
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations by reviewing grantee expense reports for allowable costs and approving for reimbursement  
• Participate in the development of grant applications as needed 
• Utilize MOVA’s electronic grants management system, eGrants, to review, process, download and save grant administration materials, upload documentation, and complete status modifications 
• Maintain accurate record-keeping  
• Work collaboratively within teams and across departments to assure efficiency and accuracy of work products 
• Assist in the maintenance and development of written resources and documents related to grants administration, such as policies, procedures, and reports 

Qualifications 

• Interest in grants administration and nonprofit management 
• Familiarity with the victim/survivor services field and/or direct services programming (e.g., social services, sexual and domestic violence services, etc.)  
• Strong written and oral communication skills  
• Strong attention to detail and overall organizational skills 
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines and effectively problem solve 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion 
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and capacity to learn other specific software 
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a collaborative team environment 
• Commitment to furthering MOVA’s overall mission 

Additional Information 

• Submit resume, cover letter, and any accommodation requests via Handshake or to MOVAHR@mass.gov with “Grants Administration Intern” as the email subject line 
• MOVA is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. MOVA encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions 
• This internship is an initial 4-month contract, with the possibility to extend and a flexible anticipated start date of mid-September 2026 
• This is a paid part-time remote position with flexible hours (10-15 hours per week) Monday – Friday with an anticipated pay rate of $20.00 per hour  
• Candidates must be based in Massachusetts, or a neighboring state, with the ability to commute to one of MOVA’s office locations in Northampton or Boston a minimum of twice over the course of the internship 
• Opportunity to attend in person, optional, events as they occur during internship period