Middlebury Social Impact Corps Intern Program

Connecting students to social change in Monterey, California

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 MIIS graduate students (Scholars) and Middlebury College (Interns) and are matched with a community partner 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 2025 Community Partner: Civil Rights Office of Monterey County

The Civil Rights Office develops and utilizes equitable tools and practices to help advance civil rights policies in the County of Monterey.

This year’s cohort will focus on developing and deepening programs focused on language access, immigrant workforce development, and income inequality.

MSIC Details

This is an in-person internship. 

A $2000 funding award will be provided. Housing at MIIS's Munras Student Housing in the heart of downtown Monterey is included.  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;
• Spanish proficiency is preferable.

Program Dates:

Monday, July 14 – Thursday, August 14, 2025 (arrive in Monterey on Sunday, July 13 and depart on Friday, August 15).  

*Some in-person and/or online training may be required prior to July 14 and will include a debrief in Fall 2025.

All Middlebury College students engaging in summer experiential learning programs supported by the Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation (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 Monterey, California, and any additional related expenses. Once accepted, Middlebury students who require financial aid may apply for partial funding to offset travel expenses to and from Monterey, CA. 

How to Apply:

Applications Due: Friday, March 28 at 11:55pmPST

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and complete the MSIC January 2025 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, MSIC Faculty Director, MIIS Language Teacher Education & Intercultural Communication Faculty Member, or Dana Anderson (Middlebury College Innovation Hub, Associate Director, Creativity & Innovation