Internships

Watch this four-minute video featuring some of our 2011 interns.

JOIN OUR TEAM Applications for paid summer internships are due by March 1.

The Foundation's internship programs bring together top level students to work on current global issues in the areas of peace, security and international law. Interns work at our headquarters in downtown Santa Barbara, California.

Paid Internships

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation offers a number of paid internships during the summer months. These positions are for qualified university students at either the graduate or undergraduate level seeking experience in the peace and disarmament field. Candidates from anywhere in the world are encouraged to apply, provided that they are students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic achievement and an interest in gaining hands-on experience working with a non-profit educational and advocacy organization. Click here for a full description.

Unpaid Internships for Academic Credit

Applications for unpaid internships are accepted on a rolling basis. The Foundation offers engaging and challenging internships that expose participants to the field of peace and security, non-profit management, and careers with conscience. Candidates from anywhere in the world are encouraged to apply, provided that they are students currently enrolled in an accredited institution. Click here for a full description.

La Vera Garcia Internship (Paid)

The La-Vera Garcia Peace Internship/Scholarship is open to Latino students currently enrolled at a college or university. Interns will work in our Santa Barbara, CA office. Applicants must demonstrate successful academic achievement (minimum overall GPA of 3.0). Click here for a full description.

Click here to download the La Vera Garcia internship application form. PDF file


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are your internships offered?

Internships are currently available in Santa Barbara, California.

2. Exactly when does the position start and end?

Start and end dates can vary. The important point to remember is that the paid internships require a 10 week commitment. Most summer interns start in mid-June and work through mid-August. Start and end dates for internships during the school year usually coincide with the beginning and end of a quarter or semester. Volunteers can start at any time and stay as long as feasible.

3. Is housing and transportation provided?

No, we do not provide housing, but we will do our best to help you find safe, comfortable, and affordable housing. Santa Barbara City College offers a website with a list of apartments available for rent: www.sbcc.edu/housing. Santa Barbara is a small city with a good public transportation system. Depending on where you live, a bike may suffice.

4. What does an intern do specifically?

Intern projects are customized depending on the individual's interests and the Foundation's needs in 4 general programs areas: research, outreach, web development, and communications. All projects involve hands-on opportunities for the development of practical leadership skills, such as public speaking, discussion facilitation, writing, and event planning. Click here for a list of potential projects for interns.

5. I need to make more money than the stipend. Do you have any ideas on how can I supplement the internship stipend?

Yes, some colleges and universities encourage independent student research projects and provide grants for these projects. For example, UCSB has Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities: www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/ or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships: www.cur.org/UGSF.html. The process of winning one of the grants can be extremely competitive, so be sure to get started early. Ask an advisor or faculty member at your school about such opportunities.

6. Where can I find information about the Lena Chang Scholarship?

We discontinued the Lena Chang Scholarship in September 2000.

7. Can I take summer classes and do the internship?

Yes, the internship is Monday through Friday 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Night classes are available through Santa Barbara City College and UCSB.

8. Do I have to wait to receive an application by snail mail?

No, you can download an application right now from this website. Click here. PDF file

9. I am an international student, can I apply?

Yes, we have had international students as interns in the past and welcome the opportunity again. Eligibility criteria require that all applicants be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States.

10. Does the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation offer internships in locations around the world?

No, the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation does not offer internships in locations outside of Santa Barbara at this time. Opportunities in other locations are available through other organizations. For a comprehensive listing of internships in nonproliferation and disarmament issues, click through the following link to the Nuclear Threat Initiative: www.nti.org/h_learnmore/h6_internship.html

11. Can I apply for more than one internship?

Yes. Please specify whether you are applying for a paid internship, an unpaid internship, or either.

12. Can I submit my applicaion online, by fax or email?

Please follow the submission instructions for the particular internship you are applying for.

Further Questions:

Please direct all questions concerning internships to Rick Wayman, Director of Programs.
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