Internships

Fort Worth Sister Cities International is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a global citizenship mindset who are interested in being a part of a successful non-profit organization committed to cultivating international relationships and cultural understanding.

Each internship position is centered around international project management and provides you with hands on experience in managing youth and adult exchanges and local projects. Different universities may offer course credit for our internships, so check with your adviser to see if ours meets the criteria for your school.

Internship opportunities focus on a variety of career interests including:

  • Non Profit Management / Development
  • International Business / Protocol
  • Marketing & Communications including Public Relations, Online & Social Media
  • Cultural Exchange Programs, Youth & Adult
  • Tourism / Cultural Diversity
  • Government and Public Relations
  • Education

Meet our Interns »

We value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition that you bring.  Our internship positions offer an opportunity to be involved in meaningful projects; be exposed to daily operations; attend informational sessions and/or board meetings; and participate in networking activities with other interns, professionals, and business leaders.  We offer a unique opportunity to incorporate a global perspective in your projects and your resume.   You will be introduced to knowledge and resources that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program. So why wait…

Start the Application Process Online  or download the Application

High school juniors and seniors are welcome to apply for any of our semester-long internship positions. Download the APC High School Intern Application here.

Intern Positions

Learn more about our different Internship Positions »

Internship Benefits

  • Develop experience in creating international projects from ground to final program implementation
  • Opportunity to establish a network with international and local business, government and community groups
  • Develop an understanding of international cultural & political relations
  • Eligibility to travel with our youth delegations as an Assistant Delegation Leader
  • Establish experience in a highly visible position
  • Excellent international experience to include on working resume

Hours:
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday – Shifts can be scheduled around student’s classes.  Interns must work a minimum of 10 hours per week

Ideal candidates have the following qualities:

  • Great work ethic and positive attitude
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
  • Familiarity with popular social media websites and networks
  • Well developed internet research skills
  • Ability to work in a multi-task environment
  • Organizational skills and ability to prioritize
  • Demonstrated Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Suite (Word, Publisher, Power Point, Excel)
  • Copy editing and writing skills a plus
  • Good sense of humor also a plus

Knowledge of any of the following languages is a plus, but not required.
Spanish     Japanese    Italian    German    Hungarian    Indonesian    Chinese

Questions?
Check out our FAQ page or contact Beth Weibel, Senior Program Manager