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Internships 
at the Center for Emerging Global Leaders

At the Center for Emerging Global Leaders, we believe leadership is developed through action.

Our internship program is designed for individuals who want to do meaningful work, build real-world experience, and expand their network within a community committed to public service, leadership, and global impact.

 

Interns are not observers—they are contributors. You will work alongside our team to support core initiatives, engage with emerging leaders, and help shape a growing organization at the intersection of leadership and global affairs.

  • Gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization

  • Build relationships with a network of emerging and established leaders

  • Contribute to programs with real-world impact

  • Develop skills in communication, strategy, and execution

Why Join Us?

  • Able to commit 10 hours per week

  • Independent, reliable self-starters

  • Entrepreneurial in mindset and approach

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

  • Strong communicators (written and verbal)

  • Deeply interested in public service, leadership, and global issues

Requirements

Fall 2026 Internship

Dates: September 8 - December 5​​​

To apply, please email your resume to applicants@global-leaders.org and indicate which position(s) you are applying for. Applications are rolling until August 30

Program Management

Responsibilities:

  • Design program curriculum, including research tracks, site visits, on-the-ground logistics, agendas & schedules, etc.

  • Curate the scholar experience by aligning program logistics with measurable learning outcomes

  • Establish partnerships with U.S. and Vietnamese partner organizations

  • Recruit prospective applicants and track applications

  • Build pre-departure seminar series around Vietnamese history, culture, international relations, etc 

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Ideal Candidate:

  • Majors: International Relations, Political Science, History, Asia Studies, Public Policy, etc 

  • International work or study experience beneficial

  • Skilled in cross-cultural communication, adaptability, teamwork, organization, and concise writing

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Marketing

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a multi-platform social media campaign (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) with measurable recruitment targets

  • Create content that builds brand awareness and attracts prospective scholars

  • Track audience growth and engagement metrics to refine outreach strategy

  • Approve organization documents for publication 

 

Ideal Candidate:

  • Background in communications, advertising, PR, or marketing

  • International experience preferred

  • Demonstrated experience growing an audience or executing a campaign​​​​​

Legal

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare legal framework for operating organization program

  • Review partnership agreements and logistical documents, with attention to cross-border and international compliance considerations

  • Draft liability forms to ensure smooth program execution

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Ideal Candidate:

  • Law student or pre-law undergraduate with legal experience

  • International experience preferred

  • Familiarity with nonprofit or international law ​​​​​​​

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Grant Writing

Responsibilities:

  • Research grant opportunities aligned with CEGL's mission

  • Draft, edit, and format grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting narrative materials

  • Support post-award compliance, including reporting deliverables and budget narrative​

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Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience with grant writing or sponsorship outreach for a non-profit

  • Detail-oriented, especially with deadlines and funder-specific requirements

  • Comfortable researching unfamiliar funding landscapes independently

  • Interest in international education, diplomacy, or global leadership development a plus​​​​​

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Budget

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain program budget templates, expenses, and funding sources across CEGL's portfolio

  • Research cost benchmarks (travel, housing, programming, staffing) to inform budget planning

  • Assist with payment systems, disbursement logistics, and expense reconciliation

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Ideal Candidate:

  • Business/Finance major comfortable working in Excel and familiar with financial modeling and accounting  

  • Able to translate budget data into clear narratives for non-financial stakeholders

  • Interest in nonprofit operations​​

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Systems Operations

Responsibilities:

  • Implement an enterprise-wide CRM solution

  • Support IT projects 

  • Enhance website  

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Ideal Candidate:

  • Majors: Business Analysis, Computer Science, Data Science, Systems Management

  • Experience in a startup environment

  • Experience as a website administrator, webmaster, or database engineer​

Events & Outreach

Responsibilities:

  • Organizing events and plan logistics for fundraising

  • Build relationships with donors

  • Identify, recruit, and coordinate corporate sponsorships

  • Coordinate with other departments to execute presentations 

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Ideal Candidate:

  • Majors in: Business, Communications, Political Science, International Studies, or similar

  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills

  • Good organization and speaking skills

  • Experience in a startup or multinational environment is a plus​​​

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