Internships & Volunteering
- Hours: 10-15 hours per week, preference for those available on Tuesdays
- Duration: Immediate start, concludes February 16 2025
- Location: Hybrid (some in-office work required)
- Responsibilities:
- Provide computer support and troubleshoot hardware issues
- Assist in transitioning from our VPN system to Google
- Help set up our conference room for smooth tech integration
- Support the re-working of our office phone system
- Identify and repair computers as needed
- Preferred Skills: Salesforce expertise, experience with Notion, Asana, Google Drive, Microsoft Office 365, Mailchimp, and WordPress
Applications for fall internships are now closed. We will begin interviews for the next cohort of interns in early 2025.
Interested in applying? Send your resume and cover letter to internship@sandiegodiplomacy.org. Please note that while applications are accepted on a rolling basis, you will not be contacted until 2025.
Gain hands-on experience in public diplomacy while learning about the work of a nonprofit in San Diego. Our volunteer intern positions are open to applicants with a high school diploma and above (non-students welcome). Internships completed as part of a college course are eligible for credit. Our internship program is attractive to emerging global leaders looking to expand their skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Program - designed to give interns practical experience in planning and scheduling professional appointments for international visitors who come to San Diego. Program Interns are involved in one-on-one meetings, group discussions, and planning delegates' itineraries. In addition, the intern often accompanies visitors to their professional meetings.
- Executive - designed to give the intern experience in working with executive-level personnel on administrative, meeting planning, and communication tasks. Assist the Executive Director with expanding SDDC relationships, expand public relations, contribute to event planning, and assist with strategic development.
- Communications - designed to give the intern a high level of responsibility and exposure to local, national, and global media sources in a professional, intercultural environment.
- Development - designed to give the intern experience connecting with local, national, and international partners and community members, building new relationships, coordinating events, and serving as a liaison with donors and partners .
- Operations - designed to allow the intern a chance to explore nonprofit management, database maintenance, and involvement in SDDC's membership engagement. An Operations Intern will gain experience in accounting, grant reporting, business processes, and project management.
Internship Details and Timeline: Our volunteer internships are approximately 15 hours per week, for a duration of at least 6 months. We are currently recruiting for the Spring cohort of interns. The Spring cohort will run February 13 through August 20, 2024.
To Apply: Email your resume to internship@sandiegodiplomacy.org.