Summer Internship
Sister Cities International (SCI) is seeking 3 interns to assist with membership, marketing, program, and administrative support for the summer of 2025. Interns will work part-time, 20-25 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. Upon completion of a 3-month term, interns will receive a $500 stipend. The start and end dates of this internship are flexible, and in-person or hybrid schedules can be accommodated. Although interns will have their designated tasks, they are encouraged and expected to offer support in other departments when needed.
Why You Want to Work Here:
Our interns have unique exposure to peacebuilding practices through global citizen networks and a dynamic work environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students to work hands-on with one of the most influential nonprofit organizations in the country.
If you are interested in citizen diplomacy, international relations, or nonprofit work, and you enjoy collaborating with volunteers and employees in the field who have influence and make a difference in their communities, then this is the place for you! In this position, you will work with all departments (i.e., Membership, Programs, Marketing, and Operations) to assist the office staff with day-to-day and ongoing tasks. Interns are an integral part of the staff at Sister Cities International.
General Tasks:
Membership & Donor Management
- Assist with managing SCI’s Member Database
- Help draft and distribute donor correspondence letters
- Assist with data entry of donor information to the “donor wall” on the SCI website
- Support the Membership Department with current and potential member communication
Marketing & Design
- Assist with updating the SCI Membership Directory
- Help writing and editing SCI’s Annual Report
- Support Communications and Programs Coordinator with event-related tasks
- Work with the marketing team to update the website and social media content, as necessary
Administrative Support
- Review the SCI website, report any language or technical issues
- Respond to phone calls, email, and other correspondence from internal & external members and volunteers
- Digitize documents related to past programs (in the Washington DC office)
Program Support
- Assist SCI staff with upcoming Global Conversations, Young Artists and Authors Showcase, Youth Leadership Summit, and other programs
- Provide project and organizational support for the SCI Africa Summit in February 2023
- Help prepare program materials such as application forms, press releases and curriculum documents
- Assist SCI staff with in-person and online logistics for the events
- Provide other necessary administrative and project support
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong writing, editing, and online research skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
- Close attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and fluency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Nonprofit experience is welcomed
- Database management experience is welcomed
Application Process:
To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@sistercities.org with their first and last name and “SCI Internship” in the subject line (ex: Jane Doe – SCI Internship).
International students studying in the U.S. are eligible and must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization if they are receiving compensation for the internship. All international students must obtain written permission from their Designated School Official or Responsible Officer for visas at their university stating that they are in valid immigration status and eligible to complete an internship at Sister Cities International.
Sister Cities International will NOT sponsor visas for interns. If you are an international student not already studying in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa, then you must go through a university exchange program or an outside organization (internship placement agency) that will sponsor your visa.