Job & Internship Board

The Yleana Leadership Academy is hiring for paid summer internships! Yleana Leadership seeks to decrease the achievement gap for low-SES high schoolers from urban areas through SAT score increase. For Yleana staff, who are college students and recent college grads, this is way more than just a summer internship – it’s a chance to meet a child who will touch their lives and way of thinking forever. 

Internship Description: 

2019 Employment Dates: June 15th – August 12th

The Yleana Leadership Academy is interested in recruiting both grads and undergrads for a transformative SAT summer camp that is part SAT boot camp, part higher order thinking skills development, part leadership academy, part on-campus college experience, and part traditional summer camp. We are looking for people who would be willing to work hard and have an amazing time creating a summer camp experience for kids. It’s a ton of work but a LOT of fun!

We’re hiring for five different positions within our organization this summer; click the link below for more information about that position.

• Supporting Teacher/Counselor: http://bit.ly/yleana-supporting-teacher

• Operations: http://bit.ly/yleana-operations

• Master Teacher/Mental Wellness Counselor: http://bit.ly/yleana-mtmwc

• Master Teacher/Counselor: http://bit.ly/yleana-master-teacher

• Program Leader: http://bit.ly/yleana-program-leader

Staff get room and board for the duration of the summer as well as receiving a stipend between $1750-5700 (depending on position, experience, and year in school) for the two-month commitment as well as the opportunity to continue working through the end of August at one of our Follow-up Programs at $25/hr.

Interested in applying?

• Fill out our form here: http://bit.ly/yleana-hiring-application

• Please be prepared to take a diagnostic test, composed of pieces of the SAT, as part of the hiring proces

Application Deadline is January 15th, 2019. Questions? Email workwithus@yleana.org

The Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship is a new U.S. Department of State fellowship for US-citizen and undergraduate/graduate students studying a field related to Information Technology and have an interest in diplomacy and the Foreign Service. Administered by The Washington Center, this program seeks to diversify Information Management Specialists (IMS) with traditionally underrepresented minority groups. Fellows who complete the program and meet Foreign Service entry requirements receive an appointment as a Foreign Service IMS upon graduation.

Fellows receive financial assistance for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for either your junior and senior year of undergraduate study OR a two-year master’s degree in an IT-related field (up to $37,500 annually). They also receive stipends, housing, and travel allowances for two summer internship experiences (one domestically in Washington, DC and the other at an embassy overseas). The application for the third cohort is now open and will be due on February 15, 2019.

For more information on the fellowship, please click here.

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe seeks candidates for its Max Kampelman Fellowship program. Named for a longtime U.S. Ambassador to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Kampelman Fellows represent the next generation of American leaders in security policy, human rights, and strategic communications. Meet our current and former Kampelman Fellows.

Kampelman Fellows join a team of world-class experts at an independent, bicameral, bipartisan, inter-branch federal agency. The Helsinki Commission advances American national security and national interests by promoting human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries. Fellows regularly interact and work on policy with Congressional offices, executive branch officials, foreign diplomats, civil society, and the broader policy community.

Kampelman Fellowships last from three to four months, with a minimum of three days per week. Fellows are paid $12 per hour, and are offered ongoing enrichment, professional development, and networking opportunities facilitated by senior commission staff.

Find out more here.

The Marina Orth Foundation is an international education NGO with over 10 years of experience based in Medellin, Colombia. At the Foundation, students learn STEM + H (science, technology, engineering, mathematics + humanities) leaderships skills and develop extracurricular activities that focus on English and robotics. The foundation believes that, given the tools and skills needed to compete in the 21st century, children from socioeconomically vulnerable backgrounds can perform equally or better than graduates of the best schools in the world.

The Foundation is looking for volunteer English teachers willing to work for a period of one year. English volunteers will be assigned to a school within the city of Medellin or the nearby town of El Carmen. They will co-teach English classes with the Foundation’s English teachers and run extracurricular English clubs. Volunteers receive support, accommodations, and a stipend from the Foundation in return for 40 hours of work per week. The language requirements for this position are English fluency or C1-level proficiency and Spanish B1-level proficiency.

The deadline is early December 2018. Learn more here.

Contact lruiz@fundaorth.org or jmoley@fundaorth.org for more information.

The European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington DC has announced the launch of its next round of paid, full-time internships aimed at US graduates. Interns will be accepted in the Washington DC office from January 16^th – April 15^th, 2019, with an option to extend the internship for a further two months at headquarters in Brussels. The deadline to submit an application is November 12^th. A CV in Europass format is, a personal statement and two letters of recommendation are required.

The internship offers a unique opportunity for students and young professionals with an interest in transatlantic policy. Learn more here.

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program offers a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of students from minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need in order to fulfill the Rangel Program mission – to enhance diversity in U.S. representation abroad. The Program is a U.S. Department of State program administered by Howard University.

The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University in Washington, D.C. To enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy and economics, plus a writing seminar. To give the scholars greater insight into the foreign policy making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces them to a wide range of professionals from government and non-governmental organizations who work on global issues. It also arranges trips to various governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for graduate study, fellowships, and internships

The Hult Prize is a one-of-its kind platform that crowdsources big and small ideas that carry the potential to solve the world’s toughest issues. Held in partnership with the Clinton Initiative and the United Nations, the Hult Prize is perhaps the biggest and most prestigious student startup event in the world. Collectively, more than one-hundred thousand students around the world, representing more than 150 countries, participate in the Hult Prize and spend over 10 million man-hours on finding solutions to make life better for millions of people through the creation of sustainable for-profit businesses.

This year, at the recently concluded Hult Prize Finals, President Clinton announced the 2018-19 challenge urging students to take on youth unemployment; each team has “to develop an idea to provide meaningful work for 10,000 young people in the next decade.”

Click here for more information.

• Participate in an interdisciplinary program at the American University of Beirut from January 2 to 19, 2019
• Design solutions for problems impacting refugee lives with guidance from local and BU public health and engineering experts
• Students from all majors are welcome to apply
• Learn more

The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) invites applications for a ten-week summer research fellowship for undergraduate students (rising juniors or seniors) in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. The program will be held from May 19th to July 25th, 2019 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. MURAP seeks to prepare talented and motivated underrepresented students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, or those with a proven commitment to diversity and to eradicating racial disparities in graduate school and the academy, for graduate study in fields in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. The program provides students with a rigorous research experience and professional development under the guidance of a UNC faculty mentor.

The student application will be available online starting November 2, 2018 and the application deadline is February 8, 2019. For more details about the program, please see the attached announcement and flyer. To access an application, or for additional information about MURAP, please visit our website at http://www.murap.unc.edu or contact Mimi Gordor, Program Coordinator, at murap@unc.edu.

Posted September 18, 2018

Let America Vote is a national grassroots organization dedicated to protecting voting rights and fighting voter suppression­. They are still looking for more interns for their fall program.

The internship program at Let America Vote is designed to allow students to learn about and participate in grassroots political activism to expand voting rights across the country. Throughout the course of their internship, they will learn valuable organizing, advocacy, and community engagement skills which will help their future career prospects while also empowering them to become more informed and active citizens.

To apply, please visit http://tiny.cc/lavinternsnh, call them (603) 820-7130 or email them at intern.newhampshire@letamericavote.org.

Posted September 7, 2018

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for six to nine month fellowships in Washington, DC focusing on arms control, peace, and international security issues. Founded in 1987 to develop and train the next generation of leaders on a range of peace and security issues, the program has awarded 179 fellowships to date.

Scoville Fellows work with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations. They may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, public education and advocacy on a range of security issues, including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, non-proliferation, missile defense, weapons trade, environmental and energy security, diplomacy, regional conflicts, and peacebuilding and peacekeeping. In supporting the goals of their host organization, fellows may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and congressional hearings. Fellows are supervised by senior level staff and often have the opportunity to publish articles, blogs, facet sheets, or reports. The program also arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, and media.

Additional information can be found here.

Posted September 7, 2018

Hosted and sponsored by Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, the Yale Undergraduate International Policy Competition will take place at Yale this Fall. 

On October 13-14, undergraduates from different universities across the U.S. will gather at Yale University to compete in the Yale Undergraduate International Policy Competition. Students will compete in teams of 4 to develop realistic policy proposals addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues (this past year’s topic concerned plans to revitalize the war-torn city of Mosul). Topics are announced at the start of the competition, and students will have time to draft their written proposal as well as a presentation that is shown to our illustrious panel of judges.

More information about our competition as well as the registration form can be accessed on their website, http://yaleipc.com/.

Interns with Environment America help the organization educate and engage citizens on the most critical environmental issues of our time. Interns help the organization to get their issues into the media, build coalitions, organize events and lobby decision-makers. Ultimately, interns help Environment America build the kind of public support it takes to win.

This Fall, they’re looking for interns to work on their campaign to win commitments to 100% renewable energy from colleges and universities across the country.

Environment America knows that the country needs to transition completely away from fossil fuels in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change, and that the U.S. can’t continue to produce and consume energy in ways that do lasting damage to our environment and our health. The good news is that renewable energy technology has improved radically over the past two decades, and today, wind, solar and geothermal power have the potential to power America.

Colleges and universities, as self-contained communities, large energy consumers, and important institutions in their host towns, cities and states, are particularly well-suited to lead the transition to clean power. Working with administrators, faculty and students across the country, Environment America works to push universities to raise the bar by making bold commitments to move away from fossil fuels.

They’re looking for students who are:

• Passionate about environmental issues
• Effective writers and communicators
• Interested in a career in politics, policy, or organizing

Time commitment is 10-15 hours/week. The location is Boston (Downtown Crossing).

Click here to apply.

Posted August 27, 2018

If you are a current, full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a disability, or if you are recently graduated, you could be eligible to interview for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities and gain valuable experience in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.

At the U.S. Department of State, many of their employees act as WRP recruiters, which gives them an early look at candidates being interviewed for the WRP database. The Department is one of the few cabinet level agencies that establishes a central fund that supports placement of approximately eight temporary hires from the WRP each year.

Remember to register with your school to be interviewed for the WRP. For more information, or to view eligibility requirements, please visit the WRP site.

The U.S. Department of State is committed to diversifying its workforce by recruiting widely for talent and by fostering an inclusive workplace in which everyone has the chance to do their best work. For more information about careers for individuals with disabilities at DOS, please visit our careers site or contact our Selective Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC).

Posted August 27, 2018

Bilingual Education for Central America (BECA) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2002. BECA partners with three Honduran communities to collaboratively run bilingual schools that are serving more than 600 students every day. Their oldest graduates are now engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and much more!

Their mission is to promote cultural exchange and affordable, quality bilingual education. Their volunteer-driven bilingual school model creates an environment in which Central American students learn from dedicated Honduran & International volunteer teachers, and those volunteers learn from the community in which they are immersed.

They are currently recruiting full-year volunteer teachers for the 2018 – 2019 school year. 

Room & board provided – Food & incidentals stipend – No Spanish or Teaching certificate required.

Social justice is at the core of their work and that is why they strive to create an equitable environment for our international and Honduran volunteers. Part of their mission of cultural exchange means supporting their volunteers’ personal and professional growth to become change makers.

They are currently accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year as well as their late-start program which begins January 2019. Full information on the position, as well as application instructions, can be found here.

Posted August 15, 2018

The U.S. Commercial Service-Boston has internship positions available in spring, summer, and/or fall. The U.S. Commercial Service Boston is a local federal government office with a global network, at U.S. Embassies and Consulates, that assist U.S. exporters with selling their products and services internationally.

For additional information on internship opportunities, including application instructions, click here.

Posted August 13, 2018

Boston City Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George is currently seeking interns. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how municipal level government works and operates while engaging with different facets of legislative office. As chair of the Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health, and Recovery and the Committee on Education, interns will have a chance to attend various hearings and council meetings as well as work on policy initiatives.

Full information, including application instructions, can be found here.

Posted July 30, 2018

The New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN) is a network based out of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute which brings together scholars, students and policy-makers from the greater New York area with an interest in Southeast Asia, and creates partnerships with colleagues elsewhere in the world. NYSEAN is headed by scholars based at Columbia University and New York University.

Reporting to the Faculty Director of the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN) and to the Executive Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI), the Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing events programming and related initiatives through event planning and execution, program development, and budget management.

Duties include planning, coordinating and implementing, through consultation with faculty and senior staff, all aspects of NYSEAN/Weatherhead events, including speakers’ programs, conferences, symposia, and other public events. This involves corresponding with participants and attendees domestically and overseas regarding conference plans, making site and all other logistical arrangements, negotiating with vendors and managing program budgets, compilation of related program materials, handling advertising and publicity, and hiring and supervising part-time workers as needed.

The Program Coordinator will manage NYSEAN partnerships, maintaining communication with, and coordinating meetings among, partner institutions. As part of this role, the individual will also develop and manage the NYSEAN contact database. S/he will also include assisting the Faculty Director of the NYSEAN and the Executive Director of WEAI in certain new initiatives for NYSEAN, as well as participating in overall development of communications and public relations strategies to strengthen the network’s online presence via website, weekly email newsletter, listserv, and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. This will also include publications and student/alumni relations networks as well as the hiring and supervision of graphic designers, consultants and other temporary staff needed to carry out the above initiatives.

The individual will supervise the work of student workers within the NYSEAN and will perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Other duties as assigned.

***This is a 3-year grant-funded position.***

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 years of relevant administrative experience required.

Experience in a team environment; Excellent verbal and written communication; Experience managing social media presence in a professional capacity; Experience and proficiency with web management systems such as Drupal or WordPress; Experience with event management.

Familiarity with Southeast Asia; Understanding and familiarity with design software such as Photoshop and InDesign; Understanding and familiarity with MailChimp; Graduate Degree in related field

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply through the following link: jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=170752  

Posted July 30, 2018

At Toxics Action Center, they believe that everyone has the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy community. Since 1987, their mission has been to work side by side with New England residents to build strong groups to prevent and clean up toxics, while developing long-term leaders for the environmental movement.

They are always looking for talented students to take on projects in their Montpelier, VT, and Boston, MA, offices. They strive to give interns a broad overview of the environmental movement and issues in New England, basic organizing skills and the operational needs for running a non-profit.

Communications Internships and Organizational Internships are available in their Boston office each semester. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit their website: https://toxicsaction.org/job/internships/

Posted July 17, 2018

Posted July 9, 2018

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS).

The Virtual Student Federal Service is the largest virtual internship program in the world! This year we will offer 1,500 positions with 50+ federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government.

Each year, applications are open to U.S. college students during the entire month of July on USAJOBS. Real experience is waiting for students across the federal government, including at NASA, Smithsonian, U.S. Department of State, Forest Service, Indian Health Service, CIA, National Park Service and others. Learn more about the projects offered for 2018 through 2019. To #ApplyinJuly to their top three projects, students must log on to USAJOBS, create an account, build a resume, write a statement of interest, and upload a transcript.

Students play an important role in moving the government forward from analog to digital. There’s something for everyone: graphic design, research, mapping, videography, history, analysis, marketing, community management, writing, calculation, policy planning, app development, and more!

eInterns should expect to spend ten hours a week on their project from September through May. This is unpaid, volunteer work, but eInterns make connections that make a difference, gain valuable experience, and sometimes get course credit. All applicants must be U.S. citizens in student status at a university in the U.S. or abroad. VSFS is open to undergrad through PhD candidates taking classes full or part-time, in-person or on-line.

Posted April 18, 2018

The Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations has a number of job openings as well as an internship program. For more information on the organization and current openings, please visit their website.