High School Program Intern

High School Program Intern

The high school program intern will support LAWAC’s signature High School Program, which hosts quarterly events specifically designed for high school students across Los Angeles County. The intern will assist with outreach to schools and educators, help coordinate event logistics, manage student registration, and support programming that introduces students to global affairs, diplomacy, and civic engagement. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education, youth engagement, and international issues.

Interning at LAWAC has been an incredible opportunity for me to extend my network outside of the college classroom. I have really enjoyed getting out of the college bubble to participate and help organise events on the topics of international relations, as that is my passion. Getting to know people associated with LAWAC has also opened doors for different work opportunities through the members' connections.

Internships

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council (LAWAC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering informed discussion on national and international affairs. As a small but dynamic team, we rely on the talent and energy of our interns to help us fulfill our mission. In return, our interns gain valuable hands-on experience, personalized mentorship, and professional development in nonprofit management, event planning, marketing, research, development, and membership outreach. It’s a win-win opportunity: interns not only build their skills and networks but also attend and assist at our events and may receive a letter of recommendation from LAWAC leadership if they desire.

Internship Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and politics, and the area relevant to the respective internship position
• Current high school or college student
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work creatively and independently on a given project
• Must be reliable, responsible, and hard working
• Able to attend at least one event per quarter
• Additional qualifications are specified in the description for each internship position

LAWAC prioritizes applications from undergraduate and master’s students for spring and fall internships. High school students are primarily considered for summer internship opportunities.

Fully remote internships are currently unavailable; most be able to come into the Downtown LA office at least once a week as this is a hybrid internship. Internship hours are 8–10 hours per week, and at least 3–4 of those hours must be completed in person at our office.

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. However, we are able to provide school credit if needed.

Internship Applications for Fall 2026 (September-December)

Internship applications for the Fall 2026 semester will be due by Friday, July 31st 11:59 pm. Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining which internship they are applying for and how their academic and extracurricular experiences have prepared them for the role, along with a resume.

Please do not send in applications before July 1st as we will not review them until the month of July.