Summer Intern
Welcoming America leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong. We believe that all people, including immigrants, are valued contributors and vital to the success of our communities and shared future. Launched in 2009, Welcoming America has spurred a growing movement across the United States, with one in every eight Americans living in a Welcoming Community. Our award-winning, social entrepreneurship model is beginning to scale globally. Learn more at welcomingamerica.org.
Are you interested in being part of our team? We are hiring for our Summer Intern Cohort! We have 5 open Internship spots. They include:
- Operations Intern
- Welcoming Network Intern
- Member Liaison Network
- Development Intern
- Certified Welcoming Intern
All internships are virtual.
Summary
We are a small team—candidates can therefore expect to gain a broad range of practical skills and hands-on experience in program support, data analysis, and management. This includes special research projects, writing, administrative support of the team, and more.
In this virtual internship, candidates should expect to participate regularly in team calls and Zoom chats, as well as actively use email and chat platforms (Slack, Google Chat) to communicate progress and ask questions.
Knowledge
Preference is given to candidates with a background in public policy, program management, research and data analysis or related fields, preferably within the nonprofit sector. Some technical experience in data management would be an asset (but not required), as well as an interest in diversity, inclusion, immigration, refugees, and/or community building.
Attributes
A high degree of flexibility and responsiveness is essential for this position. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, excellent written and spoken communication, and superb attention to detail. A proactive, can-do attitude and strong motivation to get the most out of the internship experience will be a critical measurement of success.
As this is a virtual internship, candidates must be able to manage their time and workload without supervision. They must also adhere to all the same professional standards in their demeanor and work quality as they would in an on-site internship.
Other Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a university degree program. Preference will be given to college sophomores and juniors, as well as those willing to commit to the full summer term. Internships are 10-12 weeks over the summer months, with the exception of the Operations Internship which will span 24 weeks.
Candidates must also have consistent access to a computer and a reliable Internet connection.