Be Part of the Peace Corps Community — As an NPCA Intern

As an NPCA intern, you’ll work side-by-side with department heads and collaborate with our passionate team across all areas of the organization. You’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, connect with other interns, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we advance our mission.

All interns must be based in the United States.

Location requirements vary by position:

• Summer 2027: Interns must be based in the Washington, D.C. area or in/near San Diego, California. 
• Fall 2027: Remote options available

Internships are available full- or part-time (minimum 24 hours per week) for a minimum of three months.

Please note: these positions are for a set term, are unpaid, and are not offers of employment — but they are an opportunity to gain skills, build connections, and make an impact.

You must be receiving academic credit in order to participate in this internship.

While these are unpaid learning opportunities, we require that interns receive academic credit through their school or another formal internship program.

 

2027 Application Deadlines

• • Spring 2027 Semester: November 10
  • Summer 2027 Semester: March 10 
  • Fall 2027 Semester: August 1 

APPLY HERE

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2027 Internships

 

Advocacy Intern | Washington, D.C. area

This intern is responsible for supporting and building the network of NPCA advocates, assisting with Capitol Hill advocacy actions, and general advocacy campaigning. This intern can expect a wide variety of work projects that will include activities on Capitol Hill and advocacy-related meetings. They will assist the Advocacy Manager by preparing support materials, scheduling and participating in advocacy meetings on Capitol Hill, and assisting with videos, social media updates and news articles.

Interest in advocacy/government/international affairs related work desired.

In this internship, you will:

• Liaise with a diverse network of individuals in the Peace Corps community
• Support and build NPCA’s advocacy network across the country
• Assist in preparations for National Days of Action
• Assist with Capitol Hill advocacy actions and general advocacy campaigning
• Support other research, writing, and posting responsibilities
• Act as a liaison and representative of the National Peace Corps Association to community members, group representatives, and stakeholders
• Assist in daily operational tasks as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and via email
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in person and by phone
• Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant
• Ability to build relationships with other staff, volunteers, and interns

 

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Communications Intern | Washington, D.C. area or San Diego, CA

Play a role in telling the stories of the Peace Corps community at what’s arguably the most pivotal time in our history. You’ll be part of a small but dedicated communications team, receiving hands-on projects and daily tasks that use social media and digital platforms to promote and manage NPCA’s brand. A key part of this internship is creating engaging content for social media.

A significant part of this internship, particularly for the spring and summer semesters, will involve supporting Peace Corps Connect, NPCA’s national conference. This includes creating conference-related social media and promotional content, supporting attendee registration and communications, and assisting with materials such as name badges, signage, and other event needs.

In this internship, you will:

• Create weekly social media content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms, including posts, reels, stories, and graphics
• Write articles and stories for e-blasts, e-newsletters, and other web content
• Design event/program one-pagers, social media graphics, and other marketing materials
• Create reels and short form videos for social media
• Support Peace Corps Connect registration, including reviewing registration information, helping maintain attendee records, and responding to or routing registration-related questions
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and production of conference name badges and attendee materials
• Create frequent social media content promoting Peace Corps Connect, including registration, speakers, programming, deadlines, and attendee information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Required: Strong proficiency in Canva, creating and editing graphics
• Required: Experience creating social media content
• Required: Experience editing reels for Instagram/Facebook
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Skills in researching and fact-checking
• Copy editing, and graphic design experience a plus
• Desired: experience with Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite
• Desired: experience with WordPress

 

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Conference Programs & Communications Intern (Summer 2027 Only) | San Diego, CA

Help plan Peace Corps Connect 2027, National Peace Corps Association’s national conference, taking place June 26-27 at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies.

Do you see yourself bringing a large-scale event to life, creating digital content that energizes the Peace Corps community, and helping build an unforgettable experience for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers? Are you interested in coordinating programming, managing communications, creating engaging content, and seeing your work come together at a major national event?

You’ll work directly with the Membership Engagement Program Manager and the conference planning committee. You’ll help shape the session schedule, design the printed program attendees will use throughout the weekend, and welcome Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from across the country when they arrive on campus.

Location and availability:

You must be based in the San Diego area for the duration of the internship. During the planning period, you’ll work remotely with NPCA’s Washington, DC-based team and join occasional weekday evening committee meetings. You must be available to work in person in San Diego June 21-28, 2027, including the conference weekend, June 26-27.

In this internship, you will:

• Coordinate conference sessions. Join planning committee meetings, research topics, draft session descriptions, and keep the schedule current on the conference website and in the printed program.
• Design conference materials. Use Canva to lay out the official printed program and create flyers, directional signs, and graphics.
• Promote Peace Corps Connect. Create Instagram Reels, Facebook posts, and other digital content that introduces speakers and highlights sessions.
• Support registration and attendee communications. Track registrations, answer questions by email, and share details attendees need before they arrive.
• Help run the conference on campus. Prepare check-in materials, welcome attendees, and work with NPCA staff and volunteers to guide speakers and participants to their sessions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong Canva skills and experience creating social media content.
• Clear, professional writing and attention to details like names, dates, and session times.
• The ability to track deadlines, follow up on open questions, and adjust when plans change.
• Strong verbal communication skills, both in person and by phone.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and a willingness to learn how to update the conference website.