Join Our Summer Internship Program

Our organization is cloud-based, so our volunteers can live and work anywhere in the world! We are looking for creative and passionate people who desire to make the world a better place for transgender and queer people. Use your talents to help us help them!

What You'll Do

This internship is made up of two components: practical experience and continuing education.
  • Practical Experience: Interns will rotate between hands-on experiences in nonprofit management, program development, social media and communications management, and fundraising.
  • Continuing Education: Interns will also complete our four hour Becoming An Ally training and write a 750-1000 word essay for publication in our quarterly magazine, Pathways.

What You'll Gain

Our summer internship program gives undergraduates the opportunity to develop their professional skills and contribute their talents and unique experiences to a growing nonprofit. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, interns will be entitled to a letter of recommendation or reference.

Exceptional interns will be invited to join our volunteer staff and/or to create their own program within our nonprofit corporation.

Program Details

  • Salary: This is an unpaid internship.
  • Program Dates: May 14 - August 3 (interns can start anytime between May 14 and June 1).
  • Weekly Hours: 6-20 hours (set by intern)
  • Evaluation: Interns will be evaluated by their direct supervisor half-way through the program.
  • Location: While we are a cloud-based organization, we have offices in Fargo, ND, Chicago, IL, and Auburn, AL; however, the program can be completed anywhere in the United States.
  • Benefits: Upon successful completion of the program, interns will be guaranteed a letter of recommendation and positive reference for graduate/professional school or future employment. Successful completion is defined as meeting 80% of the hour/week commitment with acceptable performance.
*It is the responsibility of students wishing to join our program to satisfy academic requirements for their school to obtain written verification from their program coordinator that this internship will satisfy those requirements.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program OR recent graduate from an undergraduate program.
  • Commitment to at least 10 hours a week for 12 weeks.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Organization and ability to self-motivate.
  • Ability to agree and comply with our non-discrimination policy: The Darcy Jeda Corbitt Foundation affirms the dignity and worth of every human being and does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Employees and volunteers are expected to adhere to this statement, to take appropriate cultural sensitivity trainings.
Applications are accepted until May 14. The early application deadline is May 7.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Darcy Jeda Corbitt Foundation affirms the dignity and worth of every human being and does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.