The Grant Writer Student Intern position is responsible for supporting the identification and capture of federal and state funding for Converge Technologies, Converge Venture start-ups, and clients of the company. They will assist the business development team in the identification of relevant funding opportunities which align with the mission of Converge. The Intern will support the development a proposal pipeline and timeline which manages the proposal development process. They will support organizing the proposal response, development of capture plan and collection of input from internal and external collaboration partners. They will assist in developing this information into a concise and well-articulated proposal which meets all the request for proposal (RFP) guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to learn what the business development process for technology start-ups encompasses. The proposals will be to the federal government, state of Ohio, commercial development partners, foundations and a litany other funding sources. The proposals will be developed for a wide range of electro-mechanical technology innovation being commercialized by Converge, so students should have an inquisitive nature and desire to learn a little about a larger number of topics.

We are actively seeking students at a junior level, or below, to ensure there is a growth opportunity for the individual. Salary is based on experience and time in position. We are looking for students who can commit at least 12+ hours a week during the school year and 20+ hours a week during summer.

Required Skillsets:

Ability to collect data from multiple sources and compile into a fluid concise document.

Desire to understand innovation, market requirements, value proposition, etc.

Ability to successfully execute multiple concurrent projects simultaneously.

Strong grasp of the written word with the ability to write persuasively.

Ability to work well on teams.

Desired Skillsets:

Experience developing successful research grant proposals.

Successful publishing of research papers or other journal articles.

Project or program management execution experience.

Please contact Eric Wagner (eric.wagner@convergetechs.com) with your resume or any additional questions.

Converge Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.