Panasonic Foundation Intern (Fall 2026)
Newark, NJ (Hybrid)
Posted 6 weeks ago
Job Description
- Grant Management: Update grant agreements post-approval, coordinate signatures, and liaise with Finance for disbursement.
- Panasonic Challenge Grant: Collaborate with CFNJ to launch the Year 3 Challenge Grant, monitor deadlines and deliverables (i.e. timeline of CFNJs grant review, Panasonic’s selection and public announcement).
- Grant Advisory Board Meeting: Assist in planning the first Board Meeting of the fiscal year (May/June) and support member inquiries.
- Partner Relations: Manage inquiries and maintain relationships with nonprofit partners.
- Communications & Marketing: Contribute to quarterly nonprofit partner spotlights for social media.
- Community Engagement: Attend community meetings/events, support Careers in Tech (Q1), and assist with Kid Witness News deadlines and deliverables.
- Grantmaking & Portfolio Management: Support review and tracking of grant proposals, agreements, and disbursements. Monitor grantee progress and assist with reporting.
- Partnerships & Community Engagement: Maintain communication with nonprofit partners and represent Panasonic at community events.
- Governance & Board Support: Assist with Board meeting preparation, materials coordination, and follow-up actions.
- Internal & External Collaboration: Coordinate with Finance and respond to CSR inquiries.
- Reporting & Impact Measurement: Compile data for progress reports and assist with storytelling for community impact.
- Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree throughout the entirety of the internship.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or Social Sciences.
- Ideally, prior volunteer or internship experience in nonprofit or CSR preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
- Detail-oriented with an interest in social impact and corporate philanthropy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with social media platforms is a plus.
- Gain exposure to corporate philanthropy and CSR strategy.
- Develop skills in grant management, stakeholder engagement, and event planning.
- Build experience in nonprofit communications and impact reporting.
Your work here goes beyond conventional boundaries, aligning with our commitment to doing work that matters. Whether it's in the realm of sustainable energy solutions or cutting-edge automotive technology, we provide an environment where innovative thinkers can soar.
Our dedication to addressing climate impact is ingrained in our approach, ensuring that we create technologies while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint. Joining us means experiencing career growth in more ways than one, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
At Panasonic, we care about what you care about, fostering a culture where your expertise contributes to the creation of technologies that not only move us but also drive positive change for the planet.
Be part of a team that values your contributions, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, devices, B2B solutions and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022 with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company. The Group reported consolidated net sales of 8,458.2 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2025.
