Internships and early-career roles that make a difference
Saga Education
Oversees day-to-day operations of the on-site Saga Math Lab at an assigned school, ensuring a structured, positive learning environment. Supervises and supports math tutors, manages classroom systems and coverage, and troubleshoots on-site issues (including technology). Partners with the Program Manager and school staff to monitor performance trends and implement action plans that improve student and tutor outcomes.
exalt
Supports the Syracuse program team by running day-to-day administrative, logistical, and front-office operations at the Harrison Street site. Responsibilities include greeting participants/visitors, managing space flow and safety protocols, coordinating transportation logistics, supporting meetings, and maintaining office systems and supplies. The role is on-site and central to maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient program environment.
Saga Education
Lead Math Tutors support a small caseload of middle or high school students with daily, high-dosage math tutoring using Saga’s curriculum. The role splits time between direct tutoring (at least 3 class periods/day) and supporting other students in the room through small-group activities, independent practice, and assessments. Lead Tutors also provide on-site leadership by supporting Site Directors, mentoring new tutors, analyzing student data, and communicating with families.
Saga Education
Lead Math Tutors deliver daily high-dosage math tutoring to a small caseload of middle or high school students during the school day, using Saga’s proprietary curriculum. They also support students in-person when not directly tutoring (small groups, independent practice, assessments, and math activities), act as on-site leaders, and assist Site Directors with orientation, team-building, and day-to-day site needs.
Environment America
The Conservation Associate (Conservation Campaign Associate) runs and supports campaigns to protect wildlife and wild places, with potential focus areas such as old-growth forest protection, pesticide bans (e.g., neonics), invasive species prevention, and protecting endangered/at-risk species. The role blends coalition-building, public engagement, communications, and direct lobbying, and includes leading a summer grassroots campaign office with fundraising and staff management responsibilities.
SEIU Local 500
Provides member-facing benefits support under the Director of Member Services and Operations and/or the Executive Director. The role processes member benefit requests and inquiries (contracts and supplemental vendor/SEIU benefits), manages communications (phone/email/web forms), and prepares documentation for employers while maintaining confidentiality and meeting strict deadlines.
SEIU Local 73
Field Organizers recruit and develop workplace leaders, grow membership, and mobilize workers to take action in organizing, contract, and issue campaigns. The role is highly field-based, involving frequent worksite and home visits, participation in events and mobilizations, and coordination with internal teams (including support on member questions and grievances).
New Politics Academy
Supports nationwide fundraising growth by expanding and managing the donor/prospect pipeline in close partnership with the Fundraising Manager and Managing Director of Development. The role focuses on prospect research, donor communications support, CRM/data management, reporting, and assisting with virtual and in-person fundraising events. Travel is expected about 10% annually.
Civitech
Conduct research on elections and civic entities across all levels (national to local special districts), including candidates, offices/eligibility and how-to-run details, and current officeholders/tenure. Work supports the Data Acquisition team’s efforts to collect, normalize, and refresh large volumes of civic and geospatial data; experienced researchers may also help improve research workflows, test new internal tools with developers, create training materials, and mentor new researchers.
Working America (AFL-CIO community affiliate)
Supports data integration work by troubleshooting data issues, supporting interface data flows, and contributing to data validation/transformation. Assists with documenting data structures, audit readiness support, and adherence to data governance standards under the IT Manager of Data & Cloud Services. This is a fixed-term role through Dec. 18, 2026.
alignco
Provide day-to-day administrative, scheduling, and operational support to the firm’s founding partners, keeping priorities organized and operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include calendar management, logistics, meeting prep, record/document maintenance, vendor/partner coordination, and general admin support such as travel booking and office/event needs. The role is fast-paced and offers room to grow into broader account/team support over time.
ProPublica
A one-year fellowship placing an experienced investigative reporter in a participating local or regional U.S. newsroom while collaborating closely with ProPublica. Fellows propose and execute a community-specific investigative project with support from a ProPublica senior editor and access to ProPublica’s data, research, and engagement resources; work is published by both the partner newsroom and ProPublica.
Vocal Media
Contract fellows develop vertical video-first strategies and produce/manage 10–15 posts per account for multiple accounts weekly across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. They source and clip timely video, craft platform-optimized captions, monitor trends and algorithm updates, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with content leadership and peers.
Vocal Media
Contract creators develop and execute vertical video-first strategies across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and Facebook. They source and clip timely content from news and culture, craft platform-native captions, publish 10–15 posts per account for 2+ accounts weekly, monitor trends and algorithms, and collaborate with content leadership.
Zeta Charter Schools
The Family Outreach & Enrollment Associate leads in-person outreach and engagement with prospective families in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan to promote the schools and drive enrollment. The role includes developing and executing community outreach strategies, building relationships with local organizations, organizing events, supporting the admissions lottery and enrollment process, and using data to refine outreach tactics. It is primarily field-based with some potential for remote work and requires regular walking, standing, and light lifting during outreach shifts.
Food & Water Watch / Food & Water Action
The paid canvasser will conduct voter outreach in Jersey City ahead of the December 2nd runoff election to support endorsed climate-focused city council candidates, including James Solomon. The role centers on persuading undecided voters and motivating supporters to engage their networks, primarily through door-to-door canvassing. This is a temporary, independent contractor position running through December 2nd, at 20–40 hours per week.
California Democratic Party
Paid interns assist multiple departments—including Communications, Finance, Operations, Organizing, Training, and Political—with a variety of projects in a hybrid environment. The 12-week program runs 10–15 hours per week and offers hands-on exposure to grassroots state-level politics and professional development. Applications are open until June 15, 2025, with a start date of July 7, 2025.
United Way of Southwest Colorado
Coordinates all programmatic aspects of a regional AmeriCorps State & National program, including recruitment, onboarding, member support, training logistics, host‑site coordination, compliance, communications, and reporting. Builds strong relationships with members, site supervisors, community partners, and funders. Schedule is negotiable at 20–40 hours per week.
SchoolKit
The Operations Support Contractor will assist the Operations Team with a range of tasks including project management, finance, billing, and travel logistics. Responsibilities may include managing logistics for on-site and remote trainings, maintaining project registration systems, providing virtual tech support, constructing courses in Canvas and Google Classroom, and performing data entry. This role is fully remote, offered on a 1099 contractor basis, with variable hours depending on availability.
Research!America
The intern will support education, advocacy, and public policy initiatives for the organization. Responsibilities include tracking policy issues, researching and creating fact sheets and articles, completing a self-directed project, attending relevant events, and providing event and administrative support. The internship typically lasts three months and follows a hybrid schedule with in-person work in Arlington, VA 2-3 days a week.
Research!America
The Advocacy and Policy Intern will contribute to the organization's mission through educational, advocacy, and policy activities. Responsibilities include tracking policy issues, supporting events and programming, conducting research, writing communications, and completing a self-directed project in science policy. The internship lasts approximately three months, involves both in-person and remote work, and is full-time.
Research!America
The internship involves assisting with website updates, content creation for blogs and social media, presentations, newsletters, and press materials. Responsibilities also include participating in communication strategies, supporting events, and completing a self-directed project.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)
The intern will support marketing and fundraising efforts, participating in projects such as research, writing, web and social media production, and multimedia content creation. The position offers exposure to a variety of issues including fair housing, grassroots advocacy, community development, and workforce development, and involves close collaboration between communications and development departments.
The TransLatin@ Coalition
The Training Specialist will work closely with the Training Coordinator to develop and conduct TGI cultural transformation trainings for shelters, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies. This role is responsible for facilitating trainings, building relationships with stakeholders, supporting policy and campaign efforts, and representing the organization in the community to further TGI equity and inclusion.