Below you will find a variety of internship opportunities with an international focus.  Opportunities listed below are both for shorter-term internship, short and long term volunteer positions, year long post-graduate opportunities and more. 

Note, students should check out the Dept. of State's Travel Warning's section before looking travelling to a country.

The inclusion of this information should not be construed as an endorsement of any organization. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research all employers. If you experience difficulty linking to any of these sites, please contact Career Services by emailing internship@westminster-mo.edu. Suggestions for additional sites are welcomed. 

 
Candace interning at Cannes Film Festival in France

Getting Started...

Interested in going aboard to work?  There are many things to consider when doing so.  Read through the following articles to get going:

" International Internships: Covering Expenses, Gain Career Experiences in an Internship Abroad."  - from Transitions Abroad

Article about International Internships from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Monetos' website offers practical advice for students moving to or living in the EU - espeically in relation to insurance and finance. 

Skip to the Science section

Also check out the Politics Internship Page

Opportunities abroad:

Looking to explore opportunities outside of the US?  See below for internships to get you away.

American Chamber of Commerce - Korea (Seoul, South Korea): http://www.amchamkorea.org/career/internship.jsp

American - Scandanavian Foundation promotes internships in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Denmark, as well as in the US:
http://www.amscan.org/jobs/index.html 

APCO Worldwide - Opinion Research Company - offers internships throughout the US and in Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Shanghai, and elsewhere;
 http://www.apcoworldwide.com/content/careers/internship_opportunities.aspx

The Chile Information Project offers unpaid internships for students with a high level of fluency in Spanish:
http://www.chipsites.com/chip_internships/ 

Cultural Ambassadors to Spain is a Spanish Gov't program that provides scholarships to teach throughout the country.  Early deadlines: http://www.educacion.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml 

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers scholarships for students looking to study or conduct internships in Germany.  See here: http://www.daad.org/?p=50407 for more information

The "Dream-It-Do-It" Page lists internships from across the globe:
jobsearch.dreamit-doit.monster.com/doit/internshipsearch.asp 

http://www.devex.com/ lists jobs and internships in international development.

European Union Commission Internships located around Europe:
http://www.eurunion.org/delegati/ppd/interns.htm#EurIntern

Euro-Brussels - internships and trainee positions in European Affairs: http://www.eurobrussels.com/internships.php 

Humanity in Action: More of a educational experience than a true internship, but a great opportunity in both New York, Amsterdam, and elsewhere.  All students eligible, including graduated seniors:
http://www.humanityinaction.org/

www.Jobs4Development.com provides listings for positions throughout the globe in economic and social development.

International Business Internship Exchange: A Missouri-only exchange program that places students inbusiness internships in China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the UK.  A fee is charged, though it is less than comparable programs: 
http://www.webster.edu/ibie/

International Fund for Agricultural Development (Rome) Paid internship available for undergrads:
 http://www.ifad.org/job/intern/index.htm 

International Justice Mission offers internships in the DC headquarters and international field offices:
www.ijm.org

A listing of US Embassies around the world (hundreds listed).  Find invaluable information on work permits, local resources and contacts, job listings, and newsletters about  that part of the world: 
http://www.usembassy.gov/

McKinsey and Company, a global consulting firm, offers internships around the globe.
www.mckinsey.com/aboutus/careers/applyingtomckinsey/

National Democratic Institute For International Affairs (Washington DC, paid)  offers regional specific and general internship opportunities.  http://www.ndi.org/employment

State Street Bank, offers a "Global Markets Professional Development Program".  HQ'd in Boston, this program looks to groom students for their international businesses in Asia, North American, Europe, and Australia.  Start your search here:


Summer Camps in Canada:  Looking to practice your French in Quebec?  Want to work with kids in the Canadian Rockies?  Check out this list of camps.  Go directly to the camp's homepage to find employment information: http://www.campchannel.com/campers/browse/canadian_provinces.shtml 

Transitions Abroad offers a lot of advice and links for an international internship: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/internships/articles/internationinternships.shtml

The US Commerical Service has a number of unpaid internship opportunities both domestically and abroad.  The governmental organization promotes trade.  You can find internships all over the world such as in Madrid, Spain, Australia, South Africa, or Argentina.  Check out the full list of countries at their home site.

World Vision International is a Christian-based organization that lists out opportunities in Global Development. 
http://wvi.org/wvi/wviweb.nsf

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Geneva, Switzerland (paid), NYC, elsewhere: http://www.wilpf.int.ch/interns/index.htm 

www.idealist.org lists out internship, job, and volunteer positions in non-profits all over the world.

www.backdoorjobs.com/adventureabroad.html advertises mainly summer job opportunities internationally.

International Volunteer Organizations: 
http://www.volunteerinternational.org/

www.worldteach.org aims to place recent grads (and others) with an interest in teaching in classrooms throughout the world.  Positions are voluntary, though some year-long programs offer a small, montly stipend. Some programs have fees attached to them. Both year-long and summer only programs.

Vanderbelt U. has a listing of international opportunities: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vio/for_students/internship

Science majors!

Participating in a research project abroad is a great way to experience another culture and gain experience in your field.  Start looking for volunteer and internship opportunities by exploring these sites:

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences offers both paid Research Experiences for Undergraduates and unpaid volunteer internships.
Explore http://www.bios.edu/index.html

The Pasteur Foundation Zuccaire Internship Program (a paid laboratory-focused internship located in Paris, France - US Citizens only):
http://www.pasteurfoundation.org/zuccaire.html

International Organization of Biological Field Stations 
gives you the chance to explore laboratories from all around the world and see if there are internship or volunteer opportunities there. http://www.iobfs.org/fslink.html

www.greenvolunteers.com
provides information on volunteer positions in various counties.

The University of Central Florida offers a two-year REU program for US citizens, the first summer taking place in Orlando, the second one abroad.  Find out more here.

The Spanish National Cancer Research Center hires 11 undergraduates to assist in medical research.  Stipend + Travel Expenses provided.  http://www.cnio.es/ing/cursos/practicasverano.asp 

www.archaeologyfieldwork.com provides job/volunteer listings for dig sites all over the US and the world.

NanoJapan offers internships in Japan for students attending US colleges (int. students @ Westminster are ok) and interested in nanotechnology.  Students studying physics or electrical engineering encouraged to apply.  See more at http://nanojapan.rice.edu/ Stipend provided.

Opportunities with an International Focus in the United States:

There are many opportunities to work in global affairs without needing a passport.  See below for a mix of opportunities in political, business, research, and anaylsis organizations that offer positions in Washington DC and elsewhere.  

Check out the Politics Opportunities section as well!

Bread for the World - Washington DC - looks to help our world's hungry through lobbying efforts. 
http://www.bread.org/about-us/internships/

  
- Swanzy interned for the Friends of the World Food Program in Washington DC 

Carnegie Institute for International Peace - Washington DC:
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/

Center for a New American Security - Washington DC Paid, Int. Students OK: http://www.cnas.org/internship

CHF International ( CHF International's mission is for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world:
http://www.chfinternational.org/section/employment

Council on Foreign Relations (Information and Analysis group) Washington DC and NYC:
http://www.cfr.org/about/career_opportunities/internships.html

Council on Hemispheric Affaris (Washington DC):
http://coha.org/about-internships/

European Union Delegation to the United States (Representative group of the EU - accepts interns from ANY nationality) - Washington DC and NYC: http://www.eurunion.org/delegati/ppd/interns.htm

FINCA International - Washington DC (Offers microfinancing development project in developing areas:
www.finca.org

Foreign Agricultural Service Summer Internships (Washington DC):
http://www.fas.usda.gov/ADMIN/student/program.asp

Foreign Policy Association - (Chicago, IL):
http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_results.htm

Global Exchange (San Francisco, CA, promotes Fair Trade):
www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/summerInternships.html

Global Security Institute (arms reduction organization) Philadelphia, DC, NYC, New Zealand):
http://www.middlepowers.org/gsi/employment.html

Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Natural Rights (Chicago, IL): 
http://icirr.org/en/node/1259 

Inter-American Development Bank (Offer a Summer undergraduate internship program in Washington DC for diversity candidates): 
http://www.iadb.org/vacancies_scholarships/index.cfm 

International Women's Health Coalition New York, NY: http://www.iwhc.org/

Institute for Children and Poverty, Washington DC: 
http://www.icpny.org/index.asp?CID=1&PID=111 

Jubilee, USA (Releasing Third World Countries for debt).  Communications and Political Internships available:
http://www.jubileeusa.org/about-us/jobs-internships.html

The Millenial Foundation Corporation (DC) Paid positions for students (US citizens only) interested in international development. Deadline is March 3rd. http://www.mcc.gov/jobs/internships/index.php

National Council for International Visitor (Paid - DC): 
http://www.nciv.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=58

National Endowment for Democracy (Washington DC):
http://www.ned.org/employment.html (scroll to bottom)

One-World (Positions in editing and general - Washington DC).  
http://us.oneworld.net/aboutus/internships

Overseas Private Investment Commission (Washington DC. US Citizens only for paid, would consider int. students for unpaid):
http://www.opic.gov/

Pan-American Development Foundation - Washington DC:  Deadline for Summer is 3/15. 
www.padf.org

Partners in Americas - Washington DC:
http://www.partners.net/partners/Jobs_and_Internships_EN.asp?SnID=910670864

Peace Brigades International - Washington DC: 
http://www.peacebrigades.org/get-involved/

Refugees International (Washington DC): 
http://www.refintl.org/who-we-are/jobs-fellowships-internships

The Rothkopf Group (International Business consultant).  Washington DC:
http://www.therothkopfgroup.com/content/index.cfm/ContentID/1802/SectionID/535

Save the Children: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?company_id=15604&version=1 

Soros.org: (New York, Budapest, Washington DC) 
http://www.soros.org/about/careers 

Voice of America (International Affairs Broadcasting) - Washington DC:
http://www.voanews.com/english/About/2006-08-09-interns.cfm 

Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars (Washington DC):
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=opportunities.welcome

World Affairs Council - Washington DC: 
http://www.world-affairs.org/aboutus_internships.html

World Trade Center - St. Louis:
http://www.worldtradecenter-stl.com

World Trade Center - Denver:
http://www.wtcdn.com/ (click on About Us - Internships) 

Organizations that can help

There are many organizations that can be very helpful in placing in an internship or volunteer position abroad, typically for a fee.  Often scholarships or other financial aid is available. Listing these sites does not indicate an endorsement by Westminster College.  Students should be sure to research these programs carefully, ideally speak to alumni of the program and understand the full range of costs involved.

American Friends Service Committee - Fee-based volunteer opportunities in Mexico, China, and Africa: 
www.afsc.org/jobs/ht/d/sp/i/46346/pid/46346/TPL/Jobs/displaytype/raw

Child Family Health International - Primarily for pre-med students, fee based program to work on health issues in developing countries.
http://cfhi.org/

Concern America - Also for pre-med students, another

www.goabroad.com
www.internabroad.com
www.workingabroad.com
australearn.org/Programs/Internship/intern.htm
Transitions Abroad
Institute for Central American Development Studies
CDS International
http://www.myproworld.org/internships.htm  
www.christianvolunteering.org
BUNAC: http://www.bunac.org.uk/uk/


For more information:  

Contact the Internship Coordinator to set up an appointment or report a bad link by emailing internship@westminster-mo.edu, calling 573-592-5381, or make an appointment to visit the Internship Office at Newnham Hall, lower level.

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