Summary: CARE USA welcomes and encourages students who are interested in making a difference in the world to consider pursuing an internship. The internship pr...

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  • Company: CARE International
  • Location: Ethiopia

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CARE USA INTERNS & FELLOWS

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CARE USA INTERNSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

About CARE USA Domestic Internships

CARE USA welcomes and encourages students who are interested in making a difference in the world to consider pursuing an internship. The internship program seeks to provide closely monitored, project-driven professional and practical experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in contributing to substantive CARE projects and initiatives. Important networking opportunities are also provided through participation in orientations and trainings that will include information on CARE's history, vision, and where individuals from within the organization will share more in-depth information on certain programs. Interns are placed domestically either at CARE USA Headquarters in Atlanta or in US field offices.

General Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for an internship at CARE, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate (Juniors & Seniors preferred), graduate or post-graduate academic program, or have graduated within the previous six months from the posting date
  • Interns who hold student visas must obtain appropriate work authorization from their educational institutions

How to Apply

CARE USA hires interns periodically throughout the year

  • Fall Semester Interns – August and September
  • Spring Semester Interns – November and December
  • Summer Interns – April and May

Internship opportunities are posted on our Internship/Fellowship Career Site. To apply online, search our internships and fellowship postings below. New postings are usually posted during the periods listed above.

Internship applicants who receive funding support or academic credit should indicate on their applications the costs that they are able to cover.

Overseas Interns

The Overseas interns Program provides students of global development, global health and other related fields with valuable opportunities to gain international work experience. The program seeks to assist in the development of high potential, future leaders in the field of international development and humanitarian assistance through short-term, practical learning experiences. In addition to networking opportunities, fellows are also afforded participation in a series of professional development training offered through CARE’s online university, CARE Academy. The program focuses on approaches that provide optimal skill development and learning. Therefore, the fellowship program has adopted a management and leadership curricula that focuses on three learning strategies (1) On the job training assignments; (2) Coaching; and (3) formal training.

Placement in CARE Country Offices

The Overseas interns Program seeks to match successful applicants with assignments that fit closely with their academic background and stated areas of interest. The matching process occurs on a rolling basis and interested students are encouraged to apply at any time throughout the year. Most placements occur between the months of June and August; however, some also occur during other times of the year and may be of longer duration.

How to Apply

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