Latin America & Caribbean Summer Internship 2026/2027

If you would like to join a part-time internship, then the Latin America & Caribbean Summer Internship is available now! The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Intern for Summer. The position is based in Washington, D.C. The unpaid internship provides excellent opportunities for contributing to NED’s grant‑making process, preparing materials to assist the team in strategic planning and analysis, conducting research, writing, and attending relevant events. The intern will also interact with a stream of international visitors, speakers, and activists who are working in support of democratic development and human rights. Field of Internship: Internship is available for an undergraduate or graduate‑level program. Course Level: Internship. Internship Provider: National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Internship can be taken in: Washington, D.C. To be eligible, applicants must: Candidates must be a registered student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate‑level program; Able to receive college credit or transcript notation of participation in our program for each semester of the internship. An independent study option, if approved by your university, is also possible. Academic focus on Latin America and democracy issues. Must speak Spanish. Qualified candidates should have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, maintain a strong work ethic and have sharp attention to detail. Students must also have strong computer skills. Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Internship Open for International Students: No Is this paid internship? This is an unpaid internship programme. Travel Reimbursement: $12/day for commuter expenses The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking an intern for Latin America and the Caribbean Program. The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The intern will work with NED’s Latin America and the Caribbean program’s staff in a combination of administrative and substantive issues. Some of the tasks will include but not be limited to: Attend relevant meetings on key democracy issues affecting the region; Review and summarize proposals for NED program staff review; Assist in the preparation of grant cycle materials; Help map out NGOs and donors working in key countries; Carry out research on research‑related issues and countries in Latin America, and attend meetings with visiting grantees. Number of awards offered: Numbers not given Internship Duration: 24‑40 hrs./week (not to exceed 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship. To apply, applicants must submit all the following: Information regarding your school’s academic credit for internship program; Resume; Writing sample from a college term paper or something equivalent; Contact information for three references. For more information, visit the website at or contact. Internship Application Deadline: All internships are posted until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr