We look forward to working with you!

JOIN OUR TEAM

Applications for Spring 2025 are now closed.

We will begin accepting applications for our Summer internships in April.

  • 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 will.wigginton@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: toree.doll@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 your resume & personal statement to contact@worldkentucky.org

By working with the WAC, you will:

  • Learn about citizen diplomacy and building cross-cultural relationships

  • Have the ability to get class credit

  • Gain practical experience creating public diplomacy connections

  • Access to shadowing and networking opportunities

  • Work with knowledgeable professionals

  • Maintain a flexible schedule

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.

Internship & Fellowship Programs

The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is recruiting 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.

Fellowship

Internships

As a community organization, we pride ourselves on our ability to bring the global to the local, and to do so it is important to us to bring greater diversity and inclusion of minority backgrounds into the diplomacy field. Our goal is for students and young professionals of underrepresented backgrounds to learn about foreign affairs and international relations through hands-on experience. Participating in our Fellowship will teach you about citizen diplomacy and building cross-cultural relationships. The Fellowship is paid, with a $1500 stipend for the Fall Semester and the ability to get class credit.

We value diversity of all kinds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this fellowship opportunity.

By participating in our Fellowship, you will learn about citizen diplomacy and building cross-cultural relationships.

The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana internship program has 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 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.

Questions?

If you have questions that were not answered above, please feel free to reach out by emailing contact@worldkentucky.org