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FALL SEMESTER INTERNSHIPS

2025 Events & Engagement Internship

Are you someone who thrives on connection, loves bringing big ideas to life, and keeps the details on point? The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is looking for a creative, public-facing, detail-loving intern to join our team this fall as our Events & Engagement Intern.

This role is perfect for someone who’s energized by public interaction, wants to learn about fundraising, and is ready to be part of something impactful. Every conversation you help spark, every detail you help fine-tune, and every connection you help foster will support the Center’s work to build a more inclusive and where everyone’s dignity is honored.

What You’ll Do:

• Join the planning and production for our annual Change Your World Gala on October 11th—from helping with attendee outreach to organizing auction items and preparing event materials.
• Represent the Center at community tabling events and outreach opportunities.
• Support and research creative fundraising and engagement strategies to keep our work fresh and forward-thinking.
• Craft marketing materials for our various outreach efforts.
• Assist with volunteer management and outreach.
• Help keep things humming behind the scenes—organizing contacts, prepping materials, and providing thoughtful support wherever needed.

You’ll Love This If You:

• Enjoy talking to people and making them feel welcome and included.
• Like jumping into meaningful projects and staying on top of moving pieces.
• Care deeply about human rights, education, and community impact.
• Bring creativity, curiosity, and a sense of ownership to your work.
• Want real-world nonprofit experience in community engagement, events, fundraising, and development.

Expectations: Students will commit to a total of 50 hours during the semester (September – December). Weekly commitment will be approximately 5-15 hours weekly depending on team needs and student schedule. The majority of work will be performed both in office and outside in our community, using a computer provided by the Center and/or resources available to them through their academic program. The schedule is flexible but communication is key. 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, however internship credit can be granted towards the student’s academic program (pending instructor approval). More credits available upon request with increase in internship hours.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in Development, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing degree, or other relevant degree.
• Professional demeanor with exemplary communications skills.
• Reliable, proactive team member – takes initiative to solve problems and manage workload independently.
• Contribute creative ideas and positive attitude to team meetings and projects.
• Must embody the inclusive, human rights centric ethos of the Wassmuth Center and maintain a commitment to community building.
• Local candidates preferred for internship.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to sierra@wassmuthcenter.org by August 24th, 2025 stating what excites you about this internship and why you’d be a good fit!