International Programs Intern
Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) is an international development organization that supports grassroots development throughout the world. We are currently seeking an intern to assist the international programs department with several initiatives to provide better support to FSD site teams and international interns. This is an ideal position for an individual who is a professional self-starter, creative, and wants to contribute to FSD’s growth. The intern's time will be focused on creating and improving the materials for the full lifespan of FSDs international internship experience (predeparture, international internship, and reentry). Ideal candidates will be available 16-20 hours per week for 2-4 months.
Responsibilities
- Expand predeparture materials and create additional communication templates and resources
- Enhance international site staff resources and training guides
- Develop post-internship alumni outreach, communications, resources, and opportunities
- Contribute to knowledge management and file sharing initiatives to facilitate continuation of past intern projects
- Compile a comprehensive toolkit to be used by interns in the field
- Create content for current website
- Analyze sustainable development practices across program sites
- Write impact reports regarding project impact, sustainability, and beneficiaries
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic self-starter who is a team player, flexible schedule, and punctual
- Interest in building on existing skills in project management
- Able to work under limited supervision
- Creativity and enthusiasm for FSD with other ideas for improving the intern abroad experience.
About Our Bay Area Internship Program
Our Bay Area intern program is open to talented, value-aligned students, recent graduates, and transitioning professionals. We offer an enriching and educational environment where you are able to contribute to FSD’s work while learning about international development and exchange. All internship positions are unpaid and focus on providing an educational experience for interns while contributing to FSD’s mission. When credit is available through your university, FSD is happy to assist with any reasonable requests related to obtaining credit.
Because we invest significant staff time in our internship program, we require a weekly time commitment of at least 16 hours over a period of at least two months; applicants who can dedicate more time to FSD are more competitive. Please note that internships will be primarily virtual, with occasional in-person meetings with your supervisor. Applicants should be prepared and able to work independently.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to each applicant or to accept phone inquiries about Bay Area placements. You will be contacted only if you are one of the top candidates being considered.