AHS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

During their college summers, Scholars are eligible to apply for competitive paid internships through Alexander Hamilton Scholars and AHS Internship Partners in the following focus areas:

  • Youth Development

  • Education

  • Communications and Marketing

  • Other focus areas are released on a case-by-case basis

Alternatively, Scholars who choose to pursue other unpaid or underpaid opportunities may apply for supplemental funding through our Independent Internship Support Program.

All Scholars who participate in an AHS-affiliated internship opportunity, including the Independent Internship Support Program, are required to participate in the AHS Internship Program curriculum throughout the summer including:

  • 4 assignments to help students maximize the skills and information gained through their internship experiences and to further develop their organizational and leadership abilities. Assignments include career & strength finder assessments, a budget, LinkedIn/Resume updates, and a final reflection.

  • 2 evaluations completed by the student’s supervisor to provide constructive feedback and ensure a valuable experience and growth.

Please find the schedule for these activities here.

Note: you must be a current, active Hamilton Scholar to be eligible for these opportunities.


Alexander Hamilton Scholars Social Media & Marketing Intern

Focus Area: Marketing & Communications

Location: VIRTUAL

Deadline: August 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)

Tentative Work Schedule: Oct. 3 – December 16, 2022; 12 hrs/week; start/end date is flexible around ending of Scholar’s semester/quarter

Compensation: $15.00/hr

The AHS Marketing Intern will support and assist the Communications & Data Manager and Social Media & Volunteer Coordinator in the planning and execution of the marketing and communications activities of the organization. This includes crafting and scheduling social media posts, coordinating with other Hamilton Scholars and Alumni on behalf of AHS' print/web publication, and creating graphics that align with the AHS brand. Applicants should have a keen eye for social media trends, flexibility, and a sense of humor. The position will be specifically tailored to align with the intern’s PDP and professional development goals.

  • The AHS Fall Marketing Intern is open to Hamilton Scholars who have completed their freshman year of university, who are committed and drawn to higher education, community-based organizations, and professional development. We welcome students of all personality and leadership styles, including introverted and extroverted scholars, and anyone in between.

    • Create communications content, such as social media posts and newsletter articles

    • Conduct outreach to current and alumni Hamilton Scholars to coordinate content for the quarterly newsletters

    • Originate digital graphics for both web and print mediums, either with the Adobe Suite or a template software such as Canva, or a desire to learn these skills.

    • Manage digital files through Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive

    • Communicate with various Hamilton Scholars (ranging from high schoolers to college students to alumni) to support engagement

    • Provide insight, creative solutions, and potential project ideas based on personal experience and insight

    • Participate in leadership building exercises and miscellaneous staff/team activities

  • Please send the following to media@hamiltonscholars.org:

    • Your resume

    • A cover letter outlining your qualifications, interests, and goals for the position with the title "AHS Marketing Intern Cover Letter -- Name"

    AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (choose only one)

    1. A portfolio of 2-3 works, sample projects, or links to media, graphics, or writing that showcases your ability to fulfil the primary responsibilities; a Word document/PDF with links, a link to a cloud storage folder, or link to an online portfolio website are acceptable. OR

    2. 1-2 example posts and corresponding graphics (template software, like Canva, is acceptable) based on the following prompt: "Based on your understanding of AHS' mission, vision, and values, create a Instagram or Facebook post(s) for any of the following, culturally-critical holidays or heritage months: Juneteenth; MLK Day; Indigenous Peoples Day; Black History Month; Pride Month."

    Applications must be received by 11:59 pm PDT on the deadline stated above via an email to media@hamiltonscholars.org. Please put [CURRENT YEAR] AHS Marketing Internship — [Your Name] in the subject line. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.


Alexander Hamilton Scholars Program Intern

Focus Area: Youth Development

Location: VIRTUAL

Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2022

Tentative Work Schedule: May 16, 2022 – July 29, 2022, 30 hrs/week; start/end date is flexible around ending of Scholar’s semester/quarter

Compensation: $15.00/hr

The AHS Program Intern will support and assist the Program Director, Program Specialist, and Marketing & Volunteer Manager in the planning and execution of the Hamilton Empowerment Program and summer programming. This includes the 2021 Hamilton Award, Seattle Leader Week (SLW), New York Leader Week (NYLW), International Leader Week (ILW), Texas Leader Weekend (TLW), the AHS Internship Program, and Alumni Program. The position will be specifically tailored to align with the intern’s PDP and professional development goals.

  • The AHS Summer Program Intern is open to Hamilton Scholars who are rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors (2019 Cohort and beyond) and have completed a full two years of the Hamilton Empowerment Program, including attending at least one Leader Week. Preference will be given to older Scholars with experience leading and facilitating small groups of young people.

    • Publicize 2021 Hamilton Award winners through writing press releases and letters to public officials and posting materials on our website

    • Create and organize materials for SLW/NYLW/ILW/TLW (e.g., the Leader Week notebooks, nametags, travel details, volunteer packets)

    • Inventory and order supplies needed for each Leader Week

    • Help plan, conceptualize, and facilitate sessions during SLW and NYLW

    • Perform important volunteer management duties

    • Collect and enter data into CRM system that will support improved program implementation and diversify funding resources

    • Research funding and grant opportunities

    • Create communications content, such as social media posts and newsletter articles

    • Support staff in the set up and breakdown of all Leader Week activities

    • Assist in the creation and distribution of student evaluations

    • Advise on programming from a Scholar perspective

    • Help update and improve the annual Scholar curriculum based on personal experience and insight

    • Support Hamilton Scholars alumni activities

  • Please send the following in one email to internship@hamiltonscholars.org.

    1. Your resume

    2. A cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest, and goals for the position with header 2021 AHS Summer Intern

    Applications must be received by the deadline state above. Please put [Current Year] AHS Summer Internship in the subject line. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.


Independent Internship Support Program

Focus Area: Scholar Selected

Location: Scholar Selected

Last Day for Application Consideration: Friday, May 20, 2022; applications reviewed weekly starting April 18th

AHS offers funding to Hamilton Scholars through our selective Independent Internship Support Program. Because many worthwhile internships are unpaid or underpaid, and in recognition that financial obstacles may prevent students from interning away from home or school, we will offer financial support to selected Hamilton Scholars who secure their own internships. The Independent Internship Support Program has been expanded to allow for students pursuing professional development activities, such as summer classes, workshops, etc., to apply as well.

  • The Independent Internship Support Program is open to Hamilton Scholars who are rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors and have completed a full two years of the Hamilton Empowerment Program, including attending at least one Leader Week. Preference will be given to Scholars who have completed a majority of program elements and have not received internship funding from AHS previously.

  • To be considered for this program, students must meet the following requirements:

    • An offer letter or communication indicating a secured internship, or will receive an internship if you are chosen to receive funding through the Independent Internship Support Program OR description of professional development opportunity with documentation of cost

    • An internship secured for summer of the award year, working at least 30 hours/week for a minimum of six weeks OR professional development opportunity secured for the summer of the award year

    • An internship supervisor from the internship organization who will be a point of contact for Hamilton Scholars staff

    • Completion of all internship summer curriculum requirements, including supervisor evaluation forms

    • Submit a final budget-to-actual report demonstrating how your award funds were used

  • Scholars may request any amount within reason and relative to comparable pay of interns in similar positions and/or cost of living in internship location (total cost of professional development opportunity). The funds should be intended for one or more of the following uses: living expenses such as housing, transportation, or other costs associated with the internship, or payment to the university or organization providing opportunity. Additionally, as part of their request, Scholars may request AHS cover up to 80% of any tuition associated with internship college credit expenses if applicable.

    When a Scholar is selected for the program, recipients will receive 70% of an agreed upon stipend upfront with the remaining 30% being awarded upon completion of the summer internship program.

    Award funds are limited and will be determined and distributed in an attempt to support as many Scholars with demonstrated need as possible. Funding is not guaranteed.

  • Please send the following in one email to internship@hamiltonscholars.org. Please note the turnaround time of 1 week.

    1. A copy of your most recent resume

    2. The name and contact information for your anticipated internship supervisor

    3. A copy of your offer letter or other proof of your secured internship,

    4. A copy of the completed budget form (Download here) outlining the amount of money you are requesting and explaining how you plan to use the money.

    5. A document answering the questions listed below:

      • Describe the opportunity you plan to complete this summer. What is the focus of your internship/opportunity, and what specific skills do you expect to learn? (250 words)

      • How will your summer internship fit into your personal development plan? What goals will it help you achieve? (250 words)

      • Have you received AHS independent internship support funding previously? If yes, what year?

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, starting on April 18th, 2022. The last day to submit and application for consideration is 11:59 pm PST of the deadline stated above.  Please put Independent Internship Support Program [Current Year] in the subject line. Incomplete and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Applications submitted take about 1 week to be processed and considered by AHS.


She's The First Advocacy Intern

Focus Area: Equity

Location: Virtual

Deadline: Early April

Tentative Work Schedule: 35 hours/week; June 21 - August 26 (flexible)

Compensation: $15/hour

The Advocacy Intern will work closely with STF’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications Specialist to support multiple areas of the organization. This list is by no means exhaustive, but here are a few of the projects you will work on:

  • Event production: supporting the STF staff in producing our annual STF Summit, a weekend full of intense inspiration, networking, training, advocacy, and skill-building for student leaders!

  • Digital content creation: translating STF’s messaging into eye-catching social media graphics and engaging community discussion posts.

  • Production of The Girl Gazette: help STF staff to edit and design The Girl Gazette, a bi-annual newsletter written by girls for girls as part of their own advocacy efforts. 

  • Advocacy toolkit campaign support: helping STF staff engage girls with our advocacy toolkits through social media and our girl organization networks.

  • She’s the First Interns play an integral role as primary aides to our full-time staff, working in the areas of communications, development, and programming.

    Here’s What We Offer:

    • Responsibility: The work you do will matter! You will have your own projects with clear goals, and your work and ideas will have a direct, visible impact.

    • Diversity and Inclusion: They are more than just values at STF. We know the strongest teams are where everyone feels comfortable, safe and encouraged to bring their whole self to work, regardless of their gender, sexuality, religion, or race. Meet our team here: https://shesthefirst.org/who-we-are.

    • Learning: The chance to sit in on meetings with our awesome partners, volunteers, and donors; and strengthen your leadership and professional skills through staff-led workshops and networking opportunities.

    • You have strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • You’re a team player: no task is too small for you; no project too big.

    • You show discipline and drive in a remote work environment across varied time zones. You’re already comfortable with (or can quickly learn) tools like Google Meet and Slack and are diligent about checking in with the team.

    • You focus on goals & tasks at hand but also think ahead to anticipate needs & multitask. You’re not afraid to ask questions.

    • You have a demonstrated interest in girls’ and women’s rights.

  • Apply via the official application form on shesthefirst.org/internships-careers. All applicants must submit a resume and writing sample (see guidelines below) in .pdf format along with their application. Resumes that are not submitted in .pdf format will not be considered.

    “Cover Letter” Guidelines: You don’t want to write a boring cover letter, and we don’t want to read it! Instead, send us your resume and a cover letter, video, portfolio or writing sample (non-academic writing preferred) that shows off your creativity and superb ability to communicate. We’ll schedule interviews as applications are received, so apply early!

    *If your “cover letter” doesn’t fit the standard .pdf format (sample blog posts, video submissions, social media campaigns, websites, etc.) please upload a .pdf with the link to where we can find your submission.

    Make sure to mention Hamilton Scholars in the “how did you hear about this opportunity?” section of the application.


New-York Historical Society Internship Program

New-York Historical Society Internship Program

Focus Area: Education

Location: Hybrid in New York, NY preferred, but Virtual Optional

Compensation: See below

Tentative Work Schedule: See below

Deadline: Application Opens Spring 2022

The New-York Historical Society Internship Program is a competitive program that sends at least one Hamilton Scholar to intern at the New-York Historical Society for eight weeks each summer. This paid internship will help students gain general work experience, build real-world skills, and give them the opportunity to explore their professional interests more fully, while also experiencing life in New York City.

  • The New-York Historical Society Internship Program is open to Hamilton Scholars who are rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors and have completed a full two years of the Hamilton Scholars program, including attending at least one Leader Week.

    A strong candidate must possess the following qualities:

    • a strong interest in history and the desire to pursue a career associated with historical work

    • administrative computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

    • a positive can-do attitude

    • an ability to communicate and work well with others

    • an ability to work independently

    • an interest in living in New York

  • Summer 2022 Hamilton Scholars will work in the Education Department, supporting the Citizenship Project manager. Interns in the Education Department assist with the creation of programming for educational audiences, in addition to supplying administrative support. Applicants interested in interning in the Education Department should specify in a cover letter the level of education the applicant has the most experience working with (elementary school, middle school, high school, teacher or adult learners). Interns in this area should have excellent writing and organizational skills.

  • Interns will work approximately 18 hours/week, between 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a maximum of 180 hours of work. On Wednesdays and Fridays, interns will attend a lunch lecture or field trip with cultural institutions around the city (virtually or in-person). This is a 10-week internship from June 13 – August 19, 2022.

  • Interns will be paid a stipend of $1800 or receive academic credit, depending on the intern’s school requirements. Hamilton Scholars who are selected for the N-YHS Internship Program may also apply for additional funding through the Independent Internship Support Program to cover housing and summer expenses (e.g., airfare to New York, transportation, groceries, laundry). Housing arrangements and all other costs are the intern’s responsibility.

  • Please visit the New-York Historical Society Internship page (https://www.nyhistory.org/careers/internships) for detailed information about required application materials. Applications should include a resume, cover letter, 5-10 page writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Please email these materials to internships@nyhistory.org, and copy internship@hamiltonscholars.org. Be sure to mention somewhere in the cover letter that you are a Hamilton Scholar. Application deadline is April 8th, 2022.

    We encourage Scholars to submit resumes and cover letters to the Hamilton Scholars staff for review prior to sending the materials to N-YHS. If you would like help or suggestions on how to make your application stronger, please contact us at program@hamiltonscholars.org.


KGI Summer Explore Health Professions

Focus Area: Healthcare

Location:
Session#1 (online): June 27-July 1, 2022
Session #2 Claremont, CA: July 18-29, 2022

Deadline: June 1, 2022

Compensation: See below

Summer Explore Health Professions at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, is a two-week program consisting of personalized advising, conversations with various healthcare professionals, and guest speakers from different graduate health programs to help students better understand the many options available.

  • Speak with different healthcare professionals to learn about the many different options

  • Conversations with admission members from programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, PA, occupational therapy, and physical therapy

  • Overview of application and admission process

  • Interview techniques and coaching

  • Develop friendship with others sharing similar interests from across the country

  • The program is best geared for undergraduate sophomores and juniors, but it’s beneficial for anyone contemplating a career in healthcare, including high school students (online-only). The program also benefits those applying to programs in the current application cycles and seek guidance and advising. Requires GPA 2.5 or above.

  • Alexander Hamilton Scholars will cover the application fee and enrollment fee for either session. If attending the in-person session, Scholar is responsible for travel and accommodations.

    1. Email program@hamiltonscholars.org to confirm intent of applying and receive the application fee waiver.

    2. Then, apply at Summer Explore Health Professions - Keck Graduate Institute (kgi.edu). Application requires online application form, personal statement, resume, letter of recommendation, and transcripts. NOTE: An Alexander Hamilton Scholars staff member can write letter of recommendation upon request.


Juma Ventures Programs & Development Intern

Focus Area: Youth Development

Location: Seattle, WA or VIRTUAL TBD

Deadline: 11:59 P.M. PST on Friday, March 25, 2022

Compensation: $15/hr

Tentative Work Schedule: May 16 - July 29, 2022 — 150 hours total; start/end dates are flexible around school start/end dates

Juma Ventures strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education, and financial capability for youth across America.

Juma is a unique youth-run social enterprise that owns and operates concessions businesses at major sports and entertainment venues with the purpose of providing meaningful employment and job training opportunities to youth from low-income backgrounds. Our theory of change posits that it is the combination of a powerful first employment experience, much needed income, academic support and savings for college that helps youth aspire towards higher education. Beyond that, aspire to career success and to make long term behavior changes such as developing a strong work ethic and establishing saving habits. 

More Information

The Seattle Intern will directly assist the Program and Development team with a wide range of projects related to program development, communications, design and evaluation, and fund development. The intern will gain a better understanding of research methods, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and the interworking of a social enterprise and nonprofit. The intern will participate as an active member of the program and development team to improve and present programs in response to strategic organizational and fund development needs. The candidate will also have opportunities to network with the data quality, programs, enterprise, finance, and development staff.

  • The Seattle Intern is open to Hamilton Scholars with an interest in nonprofit management, development, or programming. They should possess the ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously and independently, excellent research and writing skills with a strong attention to detail, grace under pressure and good judgment in sensitive situations, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications.

  • The Seattle summer internship will be tailored towards specific career interests of the selected intern.

    Assignments will focus on providing opportunities to gain experience in one or several of the following competencies and key processes: program development & evaluation, fund development & grant writing, workforce management & communications, project management and planning, business acumen, and learning & development.

    Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

    • Assisting Site Director and Development Associate in building out a prospect list of institutional and individual donors;

    • Draft and submit a full proposal for grant funding;

    • Research best practices in Mentorship relationships and evaluations;

    • Qualitative Interviews with adult staff, volunteers, and youth participants for feedback for programmatic improvements

    • Research partners to assist youth in barrier removal to allow for stability and program completion, e.g. transportation, child care, mental health services, housing, healthcare, legal services, etc.

    • Assisting Program, Development and Enterprise staff with tasks related to data entry and evaluation, office organization, and other administrative duties

    • Participate and support program activities, e.g. College and Career Tours, Financial Literacy and professional development workshops, resume & interview support, etc.

  • Please email 1) your resume, 2) a cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest, and goals for the position with header 2022 Juma Seattle Intern to Lainie Farmer at lainief@juma.org and copy internship@hamiltonscholars.org to let us know you have officially applied for the position.

    Applications must be received by 11:59pm PST Friday, March 25th, 2022. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.


Past Opportunities

Mattel Internships (multiple available)

Focus Area: Varied — see below

Location: Varied — see specific internship description

Deadline: January 9, 2022

Compensation: Paid — see specific internship description

Internships open, by location:

For postings listing a 12/8 deadline, that has been extended to 1/9/2022. The links below require registration on a 3rd party platform to access the job description; PDF versions are available in the dropdowns further down.