We look forward to working with you!

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are now accepting applications for our Spring internships. Spring Applications are due:

January 24th, 2025 by midnight

  • Work to support the Sister Cities Programs by helping to streamline and organize projects, establish systems around marketing and communications, and other related tasks as needed; 10-15 hours per week.

    OPENINGS: 1

    Questions? Contact lydia.lewis@worldkentucky.org

  • Assist with international professional and youth exchanges, aid in proposal writing, and help arrange professional appointments and cultural activities. Learn more.

    OPENINGS: 2

    Questions? Contact: madison.brooks@worldkentucky.org.

  • Assist with international professional and youth exchanges, aid in proposal writing, and help arrange professional appointments and cultural activities. Learn More.

    OPENINGS: 1

    Questions? Contact bella.beilman@worldkentucky.org

Please apply by filling out the below:

Internship Application

After completing the application, please create:

  • Resume/CV

  • Personal Statement - Why are you interested in this organization & role specifically?

Please send the above to contact@worldkentucky.org

Internship & Fellowship Programs

The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is recruiting a fellow and multiple interns for the Spring 2025 Semester, with the hope of getting students more involved with foreign affairs, international relations, citizen diplomacy, and encourage them to forever build cross-cultural connections.

Our goal is for students and young professionals to learn about these important topics through hands-on experience.

Internships

The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana internship program is getting relaunched beginning Spring 2025. We have multiple specialized opportunities to work with our team, including internships with an exchange focus, a marketing focus, and/or with diplomacy interests.

The internships are an un-paid opportunities for the Spring Semester, with the ability to get class credit, practical experience creating public diplomacy connections, shadowing and networking opportunities with experienced, knowledgeable professionals, the opportunity to participate in networking events, and an overall very flexible schedule for students.

By participating in our Fellowship or Internship, you will:

  • Learn about citizen diplomacy and building cross-cultural relationships

  • Ability to get class credit

  • Practical experience creating public diplomacy connections

  • Shadowing and networking opportunities with experienced

  • Knowledgeable professionals

  • The opportunity to participate in networking events

  • An overall very flexible schedule for students

Here at the WAC, we are a small team. This gives our interns a unique opportunity to complete real work (not busy work), gain valuable experience, and have a true impact on our organization. We value insight from all levels of the organization. With young staff, we also provide an almost unparalleled opportunity for mentorship from people who truly understand the experience of college in today’s day and age.