Internships

About the WYA Internship Program

The World Youth Alliance internship program is an opportunity for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of the World Youth Alliance to contribute practically to WYA's regional projects and to study more closely the ideas which have formed the WYA. The program focuses on both project work and training. The type of projects interns get to work on are diverse, and vary according to the specific interests and skills of each intern.

What kind of interns are we looking for?

Ideal candidates possess a strong passion for the defense of human dignity. We seek committed members with strong communication abilities and organizational skills. Interns must also be able to motivate and inspire others, and love to bring people together. See chart below for Special-Track Internships as well.

How do I apply?

Fill out the WYA Internship Application Form. To download the internship application, click here. Email the completed application with required letters of recommendation and other documents to education@wya.net.

Youth aged 18 - 30 looking to complete an internship should sign the WYA charter if they are not members yet. Committed members in their regions are preferred so we encourage you to learn about WYA and participate in regional activities.

Who do I contact if I have general questions about the WYA Internship Process?

Please e-mail education@wya.net if you have additional questions.

WYA is looking for interns for our Special-Track Internships.

Please see the chart below for details. If you are interested in applying, fill out the standard internship application form, and email to education@wya.net and to the corresponding contact email (under Contact column in the chart below).

Please specify which Special-Track Internship you are interested in applying to in the body of your email.

Internship Type	Location	Description
Advocacy Team Internship	International Headquarters, New York City	Law students and lawyers are encouraged to apply for an Advocacy Fellowship with the World Youth Alliance in New York. Advocacy Fellows assist the Director of Advocacy in preparing research and policy reports for our international advocacy work in defense of human dignity. The Advocacy Fellow is also responsible for monitoring sessions of the United Nations, and assisting with the organization of WYA's participation at UN commissions and conferences. *Note: This internship is only open to law students and lawyers
North America Team Internship	International Headquarters, New York City	This intern works specifically with the North America region of WYA. This intern assists with projects in the city of New York, such as the North America Emerging Leaders Conference, and developing WYA chapters in highschools and universities. This internship track is a great way to get involved in project management, conference planning, and get more intimately acquainted with leadership in New York City.
Social Media Internship	International Headquarters, New York City/possibility of working from home	This special internship track is open to candidates who have experience in social media (Facebook and Twitter), and who have blogging, editing, and writing skills. This intern will work on WYA’s blog, Facebook, and Twitter pages to establish WYA’s presence in the digital world of Social Media.
Marketing Team Internship	International Headquarters, New York City	This special internship track is open to multimedia artists (graphic design, video editing, podcasting /audio & sound design) and social-media savvy youth who are interested in applying their skills to cause-oriented marketing campaigns. *Note: Applicants should submit a marketing portfolio in addition to application and requested documents. All completed applications must be sent to: marketing@wya.net
Development Marketing Internship	International Headquarters, New York City	This intern assists in the implementation of Alumni communications, and in the documentation and archiving of WYA projects. This special internship track requires a candidate with strong graphic design and photography skills, and a willingness to learn video editing skills (iMovie). A background in Student Affairs/Alumni Affairs/HR is an additional advantage. *Note: Applicants should submit a graphic design and photography portfolio together with the basic internship application packet.

What do interns stand to gain?

WYA Interns have the opportunity to...

Recruit and build a global coalition of over one million young people from around the world.
Contribute to the work of the WYA through involvement in the organization and implementation of WYA cultural projects (such as the Manhattan International Film Festival, World Youth Alliance Chamber Orchestra Performances, etc.)
Identify and to train young leaders to defend the intrinsic dignity of the human person through the completion of WYA's Certified Training Program (Track A).
Develop the language and communication skills required to effectively engage the international community and wider culture on issues relating to the dignity of the person, human rights, and integral development, and to develop an understanding of the relationship between ideas and policy.
Participation in international delegations at the regional or international institutions or conferences (UN, EU, OAS, etc.) and develop communication strategies with national government contacts.

When are the internship dates and application deadlines?

Internship Term	Internship Dates	Application Deadline
Winter/Spring period	January 22-May 24, 2013	November 16th
Summer period	June 11-August 16, 2013	March 15th
Combined Fall/Winter/Spring (9 month program)	Dates determined upon consideration	May 1st
Fall period	September 10-December 12, 2013	June 15th

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