Middlebury Social Impact Corps Intern Program

Connecting students to social change in Burlington, Vermont

About MSIC 

The Middlebury Social Impact Corps Intern Program program is a Conflict Transformation partnership-based experiential learning program that connects students to social change through unique experiential learning opportunities. A select cohort of Middlebury College students (Interns) work with community partners focused on impact within a local/regional context. This experiential learning program focuses on six pillars: adaptability, commitment, inquiry, narrative, reflection, and partnership. In partnership with organizations, MSIC members gain knowledge, skills, and dispositions for purposeful careers in social impact. Students engage in community-based research, partnership development, and mentorship relevant to the community partner and communities with whom they work, preparing them to become purposeful global citizens in the field of social impact. 

Summer 2026: This year’s cohort will conduct a conflict transformation-themed needs assessment for Vermont-based community organizations and external partners.  Students will interview and compile findings related to current and idealistic organizational conflict and cultural change methods and assemble related resources to share.

The cohort will work with partners including Nuwave Equity Corporation and other community engagement and conflict transformation partners throughout Vermont. 

MSIC Details

This is an in-person, month-long internship. located in Burlington, Vermont.  Housing at Champlain College is included at no additional cost to participants. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply for this position.  

A $2000 funding award will be provided. Project work is estimated to be 35 hours per week.  Applicants must have at least one semester remaining at Middlebury College to be eligible. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Experience facilitating group processes;
• Research and data analytical skills are preferable, but not required;
• Survey design and/or implementation experience;
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders;
• Experience with Conflict Transformation coursework or experiential learning is preferred but not required.

Program Dates:

Wednesday, July 1 - Friday, July 31, 2026 

*Some in-person and/or online training may be required prior to July 1 and will include a debrief in Fall 2026.

All Middlebury College students engaging in summer experiential learning programs supported by the Conflict Transformation Collaborative (such as MSIC) will be expected to participate with peers across the Collaborative to share learning, build skills and knowledge, and reflect on their experiences. These opportunities will likely occur before, during, and post-program.

Program Fees:

Participant cost is covered through acceptance into the Social Impact Corps program. This includes extensive training, mentoring, housing, and an on-going student support system. Students will be responsible for travel costs to and from Burlington, Vermont, and any additional related expenses. Once accepted, Middlebury students who require financial aid may apply for partial funding to offset travel expenses.

How to Apply:

Applications Due: Sunday, February 26,  2026 at 11:55pmEDT

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and complete the MSIC 2026 Intern Application. Please note in your letter of interest that you have completed the Google form application prior to submitting. Applications will only be considered once all materials have been submitted.

If you have questions please contact Dr. Netta Avineri (Middlebury Conflict Transformation Collaborative Executive Director) or Dana Anderson (Middlebury College Innovation Hub, Associate Director, Creativity & Innovation)