Student Programs (Model UN) Intern - Fall 2026

INTERNSHIPS AT CCWA

Build your resume while experiencing the world at work. The Cleveland Council on World Affairs offers engaging internship opportunities for college and graduate students.

What Interns Can Expect from the Council

A CCWA INTERNSHIP will provide:

• Opportunities to develop skills and complete meaningful projects that can be used in a work portfolio or for credit *(based upon college/university policy)*
• Collaborative supervision as the interns work with Program Managers on assigned goals
• Involvement in CCWA events *(attend Foreign Policy Forums or workshops when available)*
• Career advice: interns will have the opportunity to have a discussion with staff, organizational leaders, or selected members of the Board of Trustees who will share their professional experiences and the wide range of international careers available
• The chance to experience day-to-day operations in a small nonprofit organization with an international focus
• CCWA may provide a stipend upon the successful completion of the internship

What the Council Expects from Interns

CCWA LOOKS FOR THE FOLLOWING IN ITS INTERNS:

• Commitment to the mission of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs
• Development of and focus on clear goals for the internship
• Knowledge of general CCWA activities
• Attention to detail in their work
• Attendance at programs during the internship period
• Attendance at meetings appropriate to the intern's projects