Panasonic Foundation Intern (Fall 2026)

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the Panasonic team today! Responsibilities Overview: The Office of Social Impact & Inclusion (OSII) and the Panasonic Foundation seeks a motivated intern to support its philanthropic initiatives, grantmaking processes, and community engagement activities. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), nonprofit partnership management, and strategic communications. What You'll Get to Do: 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. Key Responsibilities: 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. Program Requirement(s): Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree throughout the entirety of the internship. Qualifications What You'll Bring: 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. Skills & Competencies: 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. Learning Outcomes: 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. Where You'll Be: For our hybrid and onsite roles, Panasonic is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey. Who We Are: Meet Panasonic! At Panasonic, we are pioneering technologies that not only move us forward but also make a positive impact. 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. Hourly Range: $17-$38 The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance. Employees may be eligible for certain state- or locally-mandated benefits depending on hours worked and applicable law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic. #LI-JJ1 REQ-155439