Internships
UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in non-profit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities.
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- The 2026-2027 application will close October 13, 2026, 11:59pm.
Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA Bookkeeping Intern)
Mission
The Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) is dedicated to driving economic empowerment for African American, other minority, and historically underserved communities in Seattle’s Central District. We pursue this mission by creating pathways to meaningful employment, fostering career advancement opportunities, and providing access to quality education and training. Our commitment extends to nurturing entrepreneurship and supporting business development, ensuring that our community members have the tools and resources they need to thrive. Through these efforts, we aim to build a resilient, prosperous, and inclusive Central District that honors its cultural heritage while embracing innovation and growth. Our work is rooted in the belief that when we invest in our community’s potential, we create lasting positive change that benefits all of Seattle.
Description
The Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) is seeking a Bookkeeping Intern to provide hands-on support for the organization’s day to day financial administration and bookkeeping activities. The intern will work with CDCPDA staff and our contracted CPA to help maintain accurate financial records, organize supporting documentation, assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, support reconciliations, and prepare financial documentation for grants, reporting, and audits. This internship is an opportunity for a student interested in accounting, finance, or business administration to gain practical experience with the financial operations of a community based organization.
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Compass Housing Alliance - Renton Veterans Center (Community Programmatic Intern)
Mission
Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region. The Renton Veteran Center specifically provides permanent supportive housing to formally homeless veterans and their families.
Description
Our intern will support the Program Coordinator in the execution and facilitation of youth and adult programming designed to support the veterans and their families within the Renton Veteran Center (RVC) community. Such programming is intended to empower, aid and engage our residents and their tailored interests and needs. They will serve an essential role by working collaboratively with program staff, community partners and facilitating meaningful events and sessions.
The intern will have a leadership role in creating an incentive-based system for the children and youth and will assist in the creation of community events and workshops including but not limited to gardening, educational and art based activities, tutoring/mentoring of youth and more. This will provide the intern opportunities to propose, execute and evaluate programs as well as experience working with a multitude of community stakeholders to improve the services offered to the residents of RVC.
Specific projects will vary and will be determined by the intern in conjunction with RVC’s Program Coordinator and case managers based on the skillset of the intern, intern’s academic areas of focus, and the needs of the RVC residents.
The intern will be provided access to approximately $5,000 in funds designated for programming and supplies. This opportunity will give them valuable, hands-on experience in managing a budget, making purchasing decisions, and ensuring resources are used effectively to support programs and activities. Availability of these funds is contingent upon the renewal of the grant that supports them.
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Elizabeth Gregory Home (Communications Intern)
Mission
Elizabeth Gregory Home (EGH) provides a welcoming and respectful refuge where women who are experiencing homelessness, trauma, or economic insecurity have access to a caring community and critical resources.
Description
The Development and Communications Intern will support the fundraising and marketing work of EGH, helping to heighten our visibility, reputation, and fundraising efforts - furthering our mission. Collaborating with the Development and Communications Manager, this intern will assist with and gain experience in database and website management, event planning, social media, nonprofit fundraising campaigns, collateral development, nonprofit storytelling, and more.
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IGNITE Worldwide (Ignite Intern)
Mission
Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution, getting girls on the STEM pathway early, but working with teachers and schools during the school day so all girls can participate. Women in STEM share their stories and students get to do Work Based learning activities so they can learn about the many career choices in tech, engineering and the skilled trades, high wage high demand careers.
Description
Intern will help assist our staff here with IGNITE Worldwide program and Career Launch program, under the supervision of the CEO Cathi Rodgveller, which is a mentoring program for our students and alumni over 18 years old. Career Launch is a new component of our IGNITE program, with our first cohort launched in September 2025. It is 6 sessions between the mentors and mentees. Our mentors are women in STEM who work at companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Costco etc.
Intern will have the ability to learn about all of the roles at this nonprofit, CEO, Development work, Marketings and Communications, and Program. Taking ownership of projects would be encouraged. Creativity and ideas are highly valued here as is our culture and meetings. Intern will attend ignite events as an ignite representative, at companies we partner with. Intern will be learning how to find grants and even get a chance to write some grants for the organization. Intern will also participate in our annual gala. The intern will be involved in the program part of the event. Intern will be assisting the CEO with tasks assigned
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Neighborhood Legal Clinics (Intake & Referral Intern)
Mission
Neighborhood Legal Clinics program, part of the King County Bar Association, offers free, limited legal advice and referrals to King County residents and Washington State residents with legal issues in King County who might otherwise have no access to the legal system. It is a goal of the program to make the clinics accessible regardless of barriers such as income, education, language or disability.
Description
The NLC Client Services Staff internship is focused on providing direct service to clients by scheduling them for free 30-minute legal consultations on civil legal issues, as well as making referrals to outside organizations. We have clinics specializing in family law, debt/bankruptcy, civil rights, and general clinics (that commonly handle landlord-tenant issues and employment law questions). After training, interns receive a list of clients who have requested a pro bono legal appointment, call those clients, and then schedule and refer them as necessary to get help.
The core skill of this internship is communication and synthesis of information: we listen to a client’s story, determine what the key legal issue(s) is/are, schedule an appointment for the client, and write a focused summary for the attorney who will call that client. The main project for this internship would be intake & referral of NLC clients (mainly assessing legal issues and scheduling appointments while speaking directly with legal aid clients).
This is currently structured as a remote internship, but in-person shifts may be possible for candidates who prefer to work from KCBA’s Seattle office.
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Pongo Poetry Project (Youth Program and Operations Intern)
Mission
Pongo’s core mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth.
Description
Pongo Poetry Project is a 31-year-old non-profit that uses personal poetry as a means for facilitating healing among those coping with devastating traumas, such as abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence. To accomplish our goals, Pongo runs therapeutic poetry writing workshops inside detention centers, psychiatric hospitals, and other sites where trauma is a dominant theme for the residents. At the heart of our program is the Pongo Method, a uniquely successful trauma-informed technique for teaching poetry, created with the support and advice of prominent psychiatrists from the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Potential projects may include:
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- Learning Pongo Method of trauma-informed poetry facilitation
- Take part in weekly workshops, facilitating poetry writing with youth at Pongo partner sites – alongside Pongo writing mentors (2-3 hours a week)
- Assist with evaluation of project sites
- Help plan and implement the end-of-year celebrations for our sites: Clark Children & Family Justice Center (in Seattle), and the Child Study & Treatment Center (in Lakewood)
- Support Pongo publishing efforts, including the design and editing of youth poetry publications
- Support social media outreach (i.e., design social media graphics, draft copy, engage social media followers, etc.)
- Support Pongo organizational operations (i.e., data management, email correspondence, research, etc.)
- Conduct presentations and community outreach (i.e., staff Pongo information booths at community events, lead informational presentations on Pongo for new audiences, etc.)
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Business Storytelling & Social Media Intern)
Mission
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.
The Seattle Chamber brings together employers, community partners, policymakers, and civic leaders to advance a vibrant, globally competitive region where prosperity is broadly shared. Through advocacy, convening, economic development, and member engagement, we work to strengthen the regional business climate and create opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed.
Description
The Seattle Metro Chamber is seeking a creative and motivated Small Business Storytelling & Social Media Intern to help elevate the voices of our member businesses through compelling digital storytelling.
The intern will lead the development of a social media strategy focused on highlighting the successes, challenges, innovations, and community impact of small businesses across the Seattle region. Through interviews, content creation, and video storytelling, this role will help strengthen connections between the Chamber, its members, and the broader business community.
This internship offers hands-on experience in social media strategy, marketing, content creation, video production, storytelling, and community engagement while supporting the Chamber's mission to help businesses thrive.
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Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Economic Development Knowledge Systems Intern)
Mission
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.
The Seattle Chamber brings together employers, community partners, policymakers, and civic leaders to advance a vibrant, globally competitive region where prosperity is broadly shared. Through advocacy, convening, economic development, and member engagement, we work to strengthen the regional business climate and create opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed.
Description
The Economic Development Knowledge Systems Intern will support the Seattle Metro Chamber's efforts to improve how businesses access resources and support services across King County. The intern will research business support resources, document common business processes, develop business journey maps, and organize information into a structured knowledge library that can be used by Chamber staff, partners, and future AI-assisted business navigation tools.
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Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Event Center Business Development & Operations Intern)
Mission
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.
The Seattle Chamber brings together employers, community partners, policymakers, and civic leaders to advance a vibrant, globally competitive region where prosperity is broadly shared. Through advocacy, convening, economic development, and member engagement, we work to strengthen the regional business climate and create opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed.
Description
The Seattle Metro Chamber is seeking an Events Center Business Development & Operations Intern to support the activation and continued growth of the Microsoft Events Center. This hands-on internship is ideal for students interested in business development, customer experience, operations, and entrepreneurship. The intern will contribute directly to initiatives that increase awareness, bookings, and earned revenue for the Events Center while gaining real-world experience in business strategy and operational excellence. This work will contribute to increased Event Center utilization and earned revenue and will help create a welcoming and functional experience for Chamber event clients.
This is a project-based internship designed to produce practical tools and recommendations that the Chamber can continue using after the internship ends.
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Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Human Resources Operations & Employee Resource Intern)
Mission
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.
The Seattle Chamber brings together employers, community partners, policymakers, and civic leaders to advance a vibrant, globally competitive region where prosperity is broadly shared. Through advocacy, convening, economic development, and member engagement, we work to strengthen the regional business climate and create opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed.
Description
The HR Operations and Employee Resource Intern will support the Chamber’s People team while gaining practical exposure to the day-to-day work of HR in an organization. The intern will help modernize employee records, learn how compliance and confidentiality shape HR practices, and improve access to employee resources. This role is ideal for a college student interested in human resources, people operations, employee experience, internal systems, or nonprofit/business operations who wants to build real-world HR skills in a supportive, professional environment.
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Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Member Development Intern)
Mission
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.
The Seattle Chamber brings together employers, community partners, policymakers, and civic leaders to advance a vibrant, globally competitive region where prosperity is broadly shared. Through advocacy, convening, economic development, and member engagement, we work to strengthen the regional business climate and create opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed.
Description
The Seattle Metro Chamber is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Member Development Intern to help make Chamber resources, programs, and events easier for members to access and navigate. Working across the Membership and Events & Programs teams, the intern will support projects related to member onboarding, the CommUnity content library, CRM data management, event research, event templates, and venue resources.
The intern will also support day-of event operations and help translate what they learn into organized tools, documentation, and processes for future programs. This internship provides hands-on experience in member services, event operations, research, project coordination, and knowledge management while helping create a welcoming and consistent experience for Chamber members.
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Seattle Office of Korean Education (Educational Global Affairs Intern)
Mission
The Seattle Office of Korean Education works to promote Korean language education, share Korean culture, and foster student exchange between Korea and the United States, with the broader goal of developing human resources that benefit both countries.
Description
The Educational Global Affairs Intern will support the Seattle Office of Korean Education in advancing cross-cultural exchange and international educational collaboration between Korea and the United States. This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn how international education and public diplomacy intersect to foster mutual understanding and long-term collaboration. Interns will gain hands-on experience in international affairs, public communication, and cross-cultural program coordination while contributing to meaningful projects that bridge education systems.
Depending on the intern’s interests, they may focus on one or both of the following projects:
Project 1: Korea–U.S. Educational Partnerships & Exchanges
- Work directly with public schools and higher education institutions in both Korea and the United States.
- Assist with initiating and coordinating international educational exchange initiatives.
- Support event planning, outreach, and program promotion for collaborative activities.
- Gain practical experience in building institutional partnerships and facilitating cross-cultural communication.
Project 2: Research on Budget Cuts & Language Education
- Investigate the impact of educational budget cuts on world language education in U.S. public schools.
- Conduct interviews with personnel from multiple school districts to gather insights.
- Research and compare how different countries (e.g., Korea, China, Japan) have responded to similar funding challenges.
- Prepare and present findings before educational experts, including teachers and government officials.
Through this internship, students will also learn how to:
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- Promote and explain educational and cultural programs to diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with public institutions and higher education organizations across borders.
- Develop professional skills in research, communication, and program coordination.
Seattle REconomy (Tool Library Coordinator)
Mission
Seattle REconomy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit dedicated to reducing our community’s footprint and increasing our climate resilience through education and practical solutions. The Tool Library is a place where tools and knowledge are accessible to everyone regardless of income, while reducing our consumption of tools through sharing, repair and reuse.
Description
The Tool Library Coordinator gets hands-on experience learning about the inner workings of a successful community-based nonprofit. We believe in crafting an internship to benefit the specific person. This means that you will be able to help co-design your learning experience along with us. This position works directly with our diverse community as they use the tool library to borrow tools and share knowledge. You will also be working with a range of different staff members based on your interest, from coordinators, to bike mechanics, to our executive director!
The Tool Library Interns also gain valuable experience joining for strategic planning and board meetings to see how we create a space that is sustainable and accessible to everyone. Past interns have set up systems for education programs, volunteer management, and outreach to underserved communities.
No Tool Experience Necessary
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Skate Like A Girl (Skate Like a Girl Intern)
Mission
To create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding.
Description
We value experiential learning and civic participation by providing opportunities to be involved in the skateboarding community. Our goal is that your time with Skate Like a Girl can suit both your schedule and also your interests/skills, while supporting the mission of Skate Like a Girl. We expect our intern to do roughly half in-person program facilitation, and half administrative duties, however, this may vary. Below are some potential options for an internship:
Potential programs:
- Facilitate lessons and open skate for all ages and skill levels at our weekly Women and/or Trans Sessions at the All Together Skatepark in Fremont (Monday and Thursday evenings)
- Facilitate lessons for youth of all skill levels at our weekly outreach programming on weekday afternoons with various partners, schools, and agencies, such as: East African Community Services, Mary’s Place, Seattle Girls’ School, West Seattle Elementary, Beacon Hill Elementary
Potential administrative projects include:
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- Manage day-to-day tasks in the office such as checking mail, unboxing packages, and office organization
- Intake new gear, including building and repairing skateboards, sanitizing helmets and pads, and/or supporting with inventory
- Support management of social media channels and/or content creation, such as photography or video editing
- Join the grant writing subcommittee and support with seeking, attending info sessions, writing, and the like
Soapbox Project (Community Outreach Associate)
Mission
Soapbox Project creates joyful third places that help us transform our climate anxiety by learning, connecting, and taking action on the climate crisis! We have online and in-person community spaces (”vibraries”) that heal our isolation and help us come together to heal the ecological crisis. Our vision is that every neighborhood in the world has a place where they can build community resilience. Our flagship in-person space is in Seattle, Washington.
We’re the #1 most fun place on the planet for people to put down their worries, build skills and confidence, and meet new friends to build the world we want to live in.
Description
The Community Outreach Associate is a 10hr/week internship with time split between Soapbox Seattle and Soapbox growth initiatives in other cities. Duties include a mix of the following based on interest, availability, and skills. If you are really excited about some of these things and not others, please address it during your interview.
To learn more about Soapbox, you can go to our Seattle events calendar and hit “past”.
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Southeast Seattle Education Coalition - SESEC (Educational Justice Intern)
Mission
SESEC’s mission is to convene and resource communities of color to advocate for an equitable education system.
Description
The Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is committed to advancing educational justice, racial equity, and equitable opportunities for students, families, and communities across Southeast Seattle. SESEC works alongside community members, families, educators, and partners to strengthen community voice and hold education systems accountable.
As the Educational Justice Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in education advocacy, civic engagement, coalition building, and facilitation. A key focus of the internship is monitoring Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Board meetings, identifying developments relevant to SESEC priorities, and translating policy discussions into clear updates for coalition members.
The intern will also develop facilitation and movement-building skills by regularly participating in SESEC’s monthly coalition meeting, held on the third Thursday of each month, and sharing relevant school board updates with coalition members.
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Sports In Schools (Development and Fundraising Intern)
Mission
To improve the lives of under-resourced youth in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties by providing access to sports opportunities in their schools.
Description
Support Sports in Schools’ fundraising efforts while gaining practical experience in donor relations, grant research, sponsorships, and nonprofit events. Work alongside staff & Board members to help fund opportunities for students to participate in school sports. Learn how urban planning and economic development shape neighborhoods by contributing to real-world projects that impact small businesses, public spaces, and community life.
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Sports In Schools (Program Impact Intern)
Mission
To improve the lives of under-resourced youth in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties by providing access to sports opportunities in their schools.
Description
Sports In Schools engages partners from many spaces and places. We rely heavily on these partners to advance our cause and impact the lives of student-athletes. The Program Impact Intern position is a critical part of our team and will engage with schools, grantees, families, and affiliated community organizations to assess the effectiveness of Sports in Schools' operations and its impact on students in King, Pierce, & Snohomish Counties. Develop practical skills in data gathering, analysis, communications, and project coordination that are valuable for careers in planning, policy, nonprofit management, or public service.
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Street Youth Ministries (SYM Program Intern)
Mission
To provide youth in Seattle’s University District with life-skills, resources, and relationships that bring hope and healing to their lives and the community.
Description
The internship at Street Youth Ministries (SYM) is an exciting opportunity to invest into your vocational development. This intern can expect to be immersed in a vibrant, faith-based non-profit setting, working alongside staff to provide programs and support for youth and young-adults experiencing homelessness or unstable housing and between the ages 13-27.
SYM’s internship program is designed around several main tenets that support growth and the central vision of SYM’s work. Interns will have the opportunity to:
1. Explore gifts for vocational calling
2. Develop a healthy work ethic
3. Work on a team in a social service setting
4. Gain a deeper understanding of youth homelessness and how to provide appropriate support.
The focus is on the SYM Breakfast, Coffee Run, and Drop-in Center programs with a specific concentration on direct-service & working with program staff. Examples of work or projects in this area include building relationships with a number of youth and developing programs directly serving youth alongside program staff.
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Teen Feed (Advocate & Administrative Project Coordinator)
Mission
Teen Feed is a Seattle nonprofit 501c3 which works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless and food insecure youth as they meet their futures off the streets. With the tremendous support of the community, Teen Feed responds to the most basic needs of homeless youth with three integrated programs: Teen Feed Meal Program, Street Talk Outreach Program (STOP), and Service Links for Youth Support Coordination (SLY) - a navigation resource.
Description
UCBI interns are valued additions to a strong, small and close team, responsible individuals over 18 years of age who provide consistency and positive relationships to our creative and resilient street youth guests, in addition to helping meet basic needs at the Teen Feed dinner program. This direct service position requires the intern to work primarily in-person and on-site. Teen Feed volunteers, staff, and interns meet in community with young people at dinner on a nightly basis, as well as at In-Reach (drop-in) and Outreach.
UCBI interns acting as Advocates are crucial members of our direct service teams who remember youth’s names, help meet the basic needs of meals and supplies, join guests 1:1 to engage in conversation, and do regular wellness checks. Advocates are a member of a 4-7 person team of staff, nightly. These direct service teams form critical relationships with young people and monitor systematic gaps in educational, public service, health and nutritional access gaining first-hand insight and experience.
Advocates additionally help with nightly set up and tear down of the service space and work with Teen Feed Staff to create detailed records of the evening’s activities, which may require training in the Salesforce software. This UCBI role (Advocate + Admin) will combine both in-person interactions and administrative work, primarily in our Salesforce CRM database.
UCBI interns in the Administrative Project Coordinator role are a key member of our small but mighty Administrative Team, assisting with and coordinating behind-the-scenes data entry, system management, and other administrative projects as needed. As an Advocate intern, the leadership shown in this vital position ensures safety and consistency in Teen Feed’s dinner program.
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Teen Feed (Advocate & Outreach Coordinator)
Mission
Teen Feed is a Seattle nonprofit 501c3 which works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs through nourishment, build consistent relationships, and ally with homeless and food insecure youth as they meet their futures off the streets. With the tremendous support of the community, Teen Feed responds to the most basic needs of homeless youth with three integrated programs: Teen Feed Meal Program, Street Talk Outreach Program (STOP), and Service Links for Youth Support Coordination (SLY) - a navigation resource.
Description
UCBI interns are valued additions to a strong, small and close team, responsible individuals over 18 years of age who provide consistency, positive relationships, and practical support to our resilient youth experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, in addition to helping meet basic needs at the Teen Feed dinner program. This direct service position requires the intern to work in-person and on-site. Teen Feed volunteers, staff, and interns meet in community with young people at dinner on a nightly basis, as well as at In-Reach (drop-in) and Outreach.
UCBI interns acting as Advocates are crucial members of our direct service teams who remember youth’s names, help meet the basic needs of meals and supplies, join guests 1:1 to engage in conversation, and do regular wellness checks. Advocates are a member of a 4-7 person team of staff, nightly. These direct service teams form critical relationships with young people and monitor systematic gaps in educational, public service, health and nutritional access gaining first-hand insight and experience. Advocates additionally help with nightly set up and tear down of the service space and work with Teen Feed Staff to create detailed records of the evening’s activities, which may require training in the Salesforce software. This UCBI role (Advocate + Outreach) will combine both in-person interactions at nightly Dinner and weekly Street Outreach, serving as an important cross-program bridge for guests.
UCBI interns in the Outreach Coordinator role are a key member of our small but mighty Street Outreach (STOP) team. As an Outreach intern, the Outreach UCBI would lead volunteer teams to walk the University District and Capitol Hill, offering donations and supplies, building relationships, providing referrals to services, and connecting youth to Teen Feed’s programs and other community resources.
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The Data Guys™ (Digital Equity & Community Technology Navigator Intern)
Mission
The Data Guys™ Digital Bridge Lab is a free, community-centered technology resource established in partnership with the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) at the historic McKinney Center. The Lab advances four interconnected pillars, Digital Access, Digital Navigation, Digital Literacy, and Community Conversation, to help residents overcome technology barriers, build practical digital skills, access economic and civic opportunities, and participate confidently in an increasingly digital world.
Description
The Digital Equity & Community Technology Navigator Intern will work directly with residents at the Digital Bridge Lab to address everyday technology barriers while gaining hands-on experience in digital equity, community engagement, technology education, and public service.
Working alongside The Data Guys™, CDCPDA, and community partners, the intern will help residents navigate technology that can otherwise become a barrier to employment, education, public benefits, healthcare, civic participation, and economic opportunity.
This is not simply a technical help-desk position. The intern will learn how digital inequity appears in people's everyday lives, provide patient and culturally responsive support, identify recurring community needs, and help translate those experiences into stronger Digital Bridge Lab programming.
The internship provides opportunities to develop skills in community engagement, digital navigation, technology education, resource navigation, program delivery, community asset mapping, and impact measurement.
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The Data Guys™ (Digital Literacy, AI & Community Impact Intern)
Mission
The Data Guys™ Digital Bridge Lab is a free, community-centered technology resource established in partnership with the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) at the historic McKinney Center. The Lab advances four interconnected pillars, Digital Access, Digital Navigation, Digital Literacy, and Community Conversation, to help residents overcome technology barriers, build practical digital skills, access economic and civic opportunities, and participate confidently in an increasingly digital world.
Description
The Digital Literacy, AI & Community Impact Intern will help develop, deliver, and evaluate community technology education through The Data Guys™ Digital Bridge Lab.
Working alongside The Data Guys™, CDCPDA, community members, and the Digital Equity & Community Technology Navigator Intern, the student will help translate everyday and emerging technologies into practical, accessible learning opportunities for residents.
Programming may include foundational digital skills, workforce technology, Microsoft and Google productivity tools, online safety, responsible AI literacy, and other topics identified through community feedback.
The intern will also help the Digital Bridge Lab understand its community impact by organizing non-sensitive program information, identifying recurring community needs, supporting feedback collection, and translating findings into recommendations for future programming.
This internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, education, data, community engagement, responsible AI, and social impact.
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The Doorway Project (Community Programs & Resource Fair Intern)
Mission
The Doorway Project is a state-funded initiative working to co-create a holistic, community-based model of support for youth and young adults (YYA) experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s University District. Since 2017, the University of Washington has partnered with YYA with lived and living experience, community organizations, and service providers to identify needs, shape priorities, and develop responsive solutions. Central to this work is the belief that young people most directly affected by homelessness should have a meaningful role in shaping the systems intended to support them.
Description
The Doorway Project Programming and Year-End Resource Fair Support Intern will support staff in facilitating paid programming, and executing our annual resource fair aimed at supporting youth experiencing homelessness. This internship is divided into two main parts:
- Winter Quarter- Through a variety of initiatives and activities, the intern will support facilitators in running paid programming that fosters strong community networks for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. This quarter integrates the internship within the scope of Doorway’s direct client work and the broader realm of U District social services.
- Spring Quarter- In addition to continuing program support, the intern will help with logistics and execution of the resource fair. Gaining valuable hands-on experience in event management, community outreach, and partnership development. This quarter provides an opportunity to work closely with diverse community organizations and stakeholders.
Throughout the internship, the intern will develop practical skills in program support, assisting with back end logistics, project coordination, effective communication, and problem-solving within a real-world social service context. Additionally, this individual will gain insight into the complexities of homelessness and youth services, build professional relationships, and learn to analyze feedback to improve future programming. This role also offers experience in managing event logistics and leading efforts on the day of the fair, helping to cultivate leadership and organizational abilities that are critical for careers in community engagement and nonprofit work. The Doorway intern will work under the guidance of the Doorway Project Director and other project staff leading programming, and have access to additional professional development opportunities as desired.
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The Doorway Project (UDYC Programming & Year End Resource Fair Intern)
Mission
The Doorway Project is a state-funded initiative working to co-create a holistic, community-based model of support for youth and young adults (YYA) experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s University District. Since 2017, the University of Washington has partnered with YYA with lived and living experience, community organizations, and service providers to identify needs, shape priorities, and develop responsive solutions. Central to this work is the belief that young people most directly affected by homelessness should have a meaningful role in shaping the systems intended to support them.
Description
The UDYC Programming and Year-End Resource Fair Support Intern will support staff in facilitating Street Youth Ministries (SYM) and Teen Feed (TF) programming, as well as executing the Doorway Partners annual resource fair aimed at supporting youth experiencing homelessness. This internship is divided into two main parts:
- Winter Quarter- Through SYM and TF Programs, the intern will support agency staff that fosters strong community networks for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. This quarter integrates the internship within the scope of UDYC direct client work and the broader realm of U District social services.
- Spring Quarter- In addition to continuing program support, the intern will help support the Doorway Program intern with logistics and execution of the annual summer resource fair, gaining valuable hands-on experience in event management, community outreach, and partnership development. This quarter provides an opportunity to work closely with diverse community organizations and stakeholders.
Throughout the internship, the intern will develop practical skills in program support, assisting with back end logistics, project coordination, effective communication, and problem-solving within a real-world social service context. Additionally, this individual will gain insight into the complexities of homelessness and youth services, build professional relationships, and learn to analyze feedback to improve future programming. This role also offers experience in managing event logistics and leading efforts on the day of the fair, helping to cultivate leadership and organizational abilities that are critical for careers in community engagement and nonprofit work. The UDYC intern will work under the guidance of the SYM Director and other project staff leading programming, and have access to additional professional development opportunities as desired.
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The Math Agency (Site Manager Intern)
Mission
The Math Agency’s mission is to close educational gaps in public schools. The research is clear: giving students from disadvantaged backgrounds a good education is one of the most powerful things we can do to improve social mobility. Unfortunately, less than 1 in 3 students in Washington public schools meet basic math standards, and the numbers are far lower for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Math Agency is focused on making measurable progress to change this. During the last four years, students in our program have doubled their academic growth, and our partner schools have significantly outperformed their higher income peers.
Description
This internship is about building your skills in two complementary areas. The first is effective small-group leadership: you’ll coach a group of 2-4 elementary school students, developing positive relationships with the goal of having a large, measurable impact on their academic trajectory. As you become comfortable with your own coaching skills, we’ll begin the second portion of the internship, where you’ll lead a team of coaches and develop the teaching and management skills to create an effective learning environment for an entire classroom.
What you’ll learn:
The first portion of this internship will give you experience running a highly effective academic intervention. You’ll develop your ability to motivate students while also providing the effective personalization of content to support efficient learning. The second part of the internship involves developing broader leadership skills: you’ll learn to effectively lead a class of students and manage a team of adult coaches.
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U District Partnership (Community Development Intern)
Mission
The U District Partnership (UDP) is a nonprofit organization working to foster a vibrant, diverse, and thriving University District in Seattle. UDP supports over 500 neighborhood businesses, advances urban planning, economic development and placemaking initiatives, and activates public spaces through public safety, cleaning, and community events. We serve as a bridge between businesses, residents, the University of Washington, and the City of Seattle to ensure the U District continues to grow as a welcoming, resilient, and inclusive place for all.
Description
The U District Partnership (UDP) is seeking motivated student interns to support projects across our Clean & Safe and Urban Vitality programs. This year, we anticipate hiring two interns, each with a different primary area of focus:
- Clean & Safe Data Intern: Support discrete research, data, documentation, and fieldwork projects that help UDP better understand and communicate neighborhood conditions and Clean & Safe program activity. A primary project may include supporting the development of a dashboard to organize and visualize existing data.
- Policy & Legislative Tracking Intern: Support UDP's monitoring and analysis of legislation, policy developments, and public processes at the state and local levels.
Interns will gain firsthand experience working at the intersection of neighborhood development, small business support, public space, and civic engagement in one of Seattle's most dynamic and diverse districts by:
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- Working on real-world projects that support neighborhood programs, public spaces, small businesses, and community priorities.
- Developing practical research and data skills through data collection, organization, analysis, visualization, and documentation.
- Learning how public policy and civic engagement shape neighborhoods by researching policy issues, tracking legislative developments, and supporting community-focused initiatives.
- Building professional experience in a community-based nonprofit while working with UDP staff, public agencies, business owners, and community partners.
University Heights Center (Human Services intern)
Mission
University Heights Center promotes life-long learning, creativity, culture, community activism, and the preservation of our historic building.
Description
The University Heights Center for the Community (UHeights) is a place of service and empowerment; our values are devoted and aligned to serve those around us. At UHeights, our mission is to promote lifelong learning, creativity, culture, community activism, and the preservation of our historic building. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to serving our community in alignment with these core values.
We are looking for a highly motivated and self-directed intern to help us with creating and maintaining partnerships with other U District (and beyond) service providers, and help coordinate and organize our Human Services related annual events.
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Washington Maritime Blue (Workforce Development Program Assistant)
Mission
Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance propelling the Pacific Northwest toward global leadership in ocean-based innovation. We foster collaboration among industry, government, academia, communities, and investors to create sustainable maritime and ocean industries. We empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy by accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce.
Description
Support Maritime Blue’s Community Engagement team in research and development for a future, first of kind, pre-apprenticeship program for the maritime industry in King County. Focused on creating pathways and removing barriers to the new Blue Economy, Maritime Blue’s community engagement team works with maritime employers, youth and young adults, youth serving organizations, maritime education organizations, and impacted communities to develop trusted relationships and build the maritime industry of the future.
This position will conduct research, interviews, site visits, and more, in support of a new program at Maritime Blue: a maritime pre-apprenticeship program. Assist staff in understanding the gaps, regulations and requirements, as well as curriculum needs for the program. The student intern will present findings to the team and relevant stakeholders.
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Young Black Homeowners (Grant Writing and Fundraising Intern)
Mission
To Encourage, Educate and Celebrate homeownership through culturally relevant and trauma informed financial education, resources and navigation services.
Description
The Grant Writing and Fundraising Intern will work with YBH leadership in conjunction with our Non-profit partners to help identify, pursue and support funding opportunities that advance Young Black Homeowners' mission and programming. The intern will receive hands-on training in grant research, proposal development, donor and sponsor outreach, fundraising administration and event fundraising. Funding priorities may include down payment assistance and other homeownership-related assistance, organizational capacity building, homebuyer education and navigation, community programming, and event support for the Black Equity Ball and other YBH programs.
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Young Black Homeowners (Marketing & Communications Intern)
Mission
To Encourage, Educate and Celebrate homeownership through free culturally relevant and trauma informed financial education, resources and navigation services.
Description
The Marketing and Communications Intern supports Young Black Homeowners (YBH) in expanding the reach and visibility of its workshops, events, educational resources, community impact and homeowner stories. The intern will receive hands-on training in YBH brand standards and help create consistent, engaging communications across digital, print, email, website and media channels.
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