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:

• Spring 2027: Interns must be based in the Washington, D.C. area.
• 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 1 
  • 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 Director 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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Program Management Intern (Summer 2027 Only) | San Diego, CA

This internship is based in San Diego, CA and cannot be completed remotely. The intern must also be available to work in person June 21-28, 2027, including the weekend of Peace Corps Connect, June 26-27.

Join NPCA’s team in bringing Peace Corps Connect 2027 to life.

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?

The Event Management Intern will work closely with the Membership Engagement Program Manager to support the planning, communications, programming, and execution of Peace Corps Connect 2027.

In this internship, you will:

• Liaise with a diverse network of individuals across the Peace Corps community
• Monitor and respond professionally to event-related emails and inquiries
• Support registration and communicating with attendees before the event
• Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of programming
• Help digitally design and produce the official conference printed program
• Design flyers, graphics, signage, and digital content using Canva
• Support on updating event website with current information
• Create Instagram Reels, Facebook posts, and other multimedia content
• Participate in evening planning committee meeting during the week
• Create social media content and support digital communications
• Assist with registration, attendee information, and participant needs
• Support on-site operations during Peace Corps Connect 2027
• Conduct research, draft written materials, and support additional planning needs as they arise
• Assist NPCA staff with on-site logistics and execution to create a smooth and engaging attendee experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Required availability: June 21-28. Candidates must be fully available during this period and should not plan vacation or time off
• Required: Strong proficiency in Canva, creating and editing graphics
• Required: Experience creating social media content
• Required: Strong written communication skills, particularly professional email communication
• Attendance in occasional evening meetings during the week (after 5PM ET)
• Strong verbal communication skills, both in person and by phone
• Experience using or willingness to learn basic website content management tools
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Calendar
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate professionally with attendees, speakers, volunteers, vendors, and community members
• Must be able to use Canva to support signage and printed materials
• Support attendee registration management and attendee questions
• Comfort collaborating with staff, volunteers, and planning committee members
• Ability to take initiative while also following established processes and direction