The following internship opportunities are in our San Francisco office. These positions provide interns with insight into nonprofit management and international development. FSD is looking for creative-minded people who are able to work independently and support the growth of our organization through a wide variety of projects. Because we invest significant staff time in making our internships a worthwhile experience for both you and FSD, we require a weekly time commitment of at least 16 hours and a total of 500 hours for the duration of the internship. Please note that applicants who can dedicate more time to our organization are considered more competitive candidates. Internships in the San Francisco office are unpaid. When credit is available through your university, FSD is happy to assist with any reasonable requests related to obtaining the credit.

Before applying, please download the attachment below to gain a sense of the project work engaged by our current and future volunteer staff. If an internship in our San Francisco office seems like a good match for you, please submit your resume and cover letter, including the dates you will be available, to the attention of Brandon Leonard at info@fsdinternational.org. You will be contacted by email if you are one of the top candidates for an internship, and we will set up a phone interview. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to respond to each applicant or to accept phone inquiries about San Francisco internships.

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We are currently accepting applications for the following internship positions:

• Alumni Outreach and Events: The Alumni Outreach and Events Intern is responsible for helping FSD maintain strong relationships with previous program participants. The position involves coordinating events with alumni, developing material for a workshop and for our website, and transferring data to our new management system, powered by Salesforce. Experience using Salesforce is helpful but not required. The Alumni Outreach Intern works under the direct supervision of the Communications Team and in coordination and cooperation with the Executive Director and International Programs Team. This internship is unpaid. The intern will be able to learn about the daily operations of a dynamic international non-profit and will play a key role in engaging program alumni.




• Public Relations and Online Marketing: The Public Relations and Online Marketing Intern will assist in the design and implementation of FSD’s public relations and social media campaigns. The successful candidate will understand and enjoy using Twitter and other social media to reach a wide audience with key messages. The Public Relations Intern works under the direct supervision of the Communications Team and in coordination and cooperation with the Executive Director and International Programs Team. This internship is unpaid. The intern will be able to learn about the daily operations of a dynamic international non-profit and will play a key role in taking our public relations strategy to the next level.




• Graphic Design: The Graphic Design intern will be responsible for updating existing FSD materials to ensure they are consistent and visually appealing. The intern may also be involved in designing and producing new marketing collateral and website templates. The Graphic Design intern works under the direct supervision of the Communications Team and in coordination and cooperation with the Executive Director and International Programs Team. Experience using design programs such as InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite is desired. Candidates who are able to bring their own laptop with these programs will receive top consideration. This internship provides the opportunity to learn more about the daily work of an international non-profit while developing design skills and creating high-quality, effective materials for both organizational and marketing use.




• Copy Writing: This Copy Writing intern will be responsible for drafting new content for FSD’s website and a variety of other media. The Copy Writing Intern will work with both the Communications and Programs Teams to write copy that effectively conveys FSD’s work to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate must demonstrate very strong writing skills. Please include a recent, one-page writing sample with your application. This internship provides the opportunity to learn more about the daily work of an international non-profit while contributing valuable written work to FSD’s mission of supporting grassroots community development organizations.




• Grant Writing: The Grant Writing Intern will provide strategic support to the Communications Team and Executive Management in grant research and proposal writing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent writing skills as well as previous experience developing and/or reviewing grant proposals. Please include a recent, one-page writing sample with your application. This internship provides the opportunity to learn more about the daily work of an international non-profit while helping FSD find diverse funding streams to further its support of grassroots community development organizations.




• International Programs: The International Programs Intern is responsible for assisting with the operation and development of all of FSD’s programs, including international internships, grants, service learning trips and capacity-building efforts for our site teams and NGO partners abroad. This position involves grant review, contact with our local site teams and other stakeholders, and some data entry. Experience using Salesforce is highly beneficial but not required. The International Programs Intern works under the direct supervision of the International Programs Team and in coordination and cooperation with the Executive Director and Communications Team. The intern will be able to learn about the daily operations of a dynamic international non-profit and will play a key role in advancing our programs.




• Technology: The Technology Intern is responsible for assisting the FSD staff with troubleshooting IT issues, updating computers, and developing user-friendly technology guidance. Experience using Salesforce is preferred, as the intern may also be involved in data management projects and can take on more responsibilities after demonstrating sufficient understanding of FSD’s systems.




San Francisco Internship and Volunteer Information.pdf

FSD is also accepting applications for summer interns in both the Communications and International Programs departments. The following internship positions will be available beginning in May: Alumni Outreach and Event Coordination, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Online Marketing, and International Programs.