Internships

Since 1984, The Refuge Utah’s mission has been to empower survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and to increase emotional and physical safety through advocacy, education, and trauma-informed services. The Refuge Utah is looking for an Education Outreach Intern to help them with this mission.

SUWA is seeking a Spring intern to support our Utah Organizer with grassroots outreach and community-building efforts. This is a great opportunity to develop organizing skills, network with other environmental groups, and make a real impact in the conservation movement.

The Epic Communications team advances the company’s narrative and represents Epic products and the company vision to external and internal audiences globally. We create positive relationships and engagement strategies with a wide range of audiences, including media, investors, influencers, and policymakers.

Applications are now open for spring semester internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our three internship opportunities:

We are seeking a dedicated Curriculum Intern to support the Succeed in School senior manager and curriculum writers in developing curriculum for youth ages 11–18. Curriculum is focused on reading, writing, mathematics, English language, study skills, and life skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in curriculum design, educational methodologies, and program evaluation while collaborating with a team of educators and program staff.

Better Utah communications interns are a key part of the Better Utah team. Working with the staff, interns will help develop written communications, create social media content, draft calls to action and petitions, attend legislative and redistricting commission meetings, help with messaging, and plan events. Additionally, interns have the chance to network with other advocacy organizations, elected leaders, and other influential Utahns. Those who intern with Better Utah often have their work published on our website, as well as in local newspapers.

Below is a list with links to internships still taking applications for the Winter (Spring) 2027 Semester in the Washington, DC area. If you are interested in applying, please review each opportunity. Many have a variety of openings that may appeal to a broad range of career paths. Note that deadlines are likely to start passing, so it is important to move quickly on internships of interest.

The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Internship Program provides educational opportunities for students interested in the museum profession and related fields. Interns gain experience in specific aspects of museum work by spending ten weeks in one department. Occasionally interns may shadow a second department or split time between two departments. Applications for Winter 2027 are due by Nov. 15.

Want to kick off your professional career in a meaningful way? Each year, Brookings provides paid internships to nearly 150 degree-seeking students, and occasionally to recent graduates, with internship cohorts available every spring, summer, and fall. Internships are available in our five research programs (Governance Studies, Economic Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Economy and Development, and Brookings Metro) and in our business units (e.g., communications, finance, human resources). Review Brookings Internship Program Details to learn more about the program, timelines, and expectations.

A Policy Research & TikTok Content Internship at Sutherland Institute is a 24-hour per week paid position. A key focus of this role is conducting research on relevant public policy issues under the supervision of Sutherland Institute's policy team. Translating research into engaging digital content by brainstorming, creating, and helping manage TikTok content that connects younger audiences with the Defending Ideas podcast and other upcoming Sutherland Institute resources.

Apply by October 30 for Writing/Editing/Digital Content/Design internships with church magazines, YA Weekly, and Youth Social Media, and Digital Content. These are great, PAID internships for Winter 2027.

The Springville Museum of Art is now accepting applications for Winter! This cycle, we are offering internship positions with collections management, curatorial, education, and marketing/fundraising focuses. For more information, and to apply, visit https://smofa.lunasoft.com/intern. Applications are due November 2, 2026.

The Utah Senate invites applications for the position of Senate Policy Intern for the 2027 General Session of the Utah Legislature. This internship provides the opportunity to work on substantive policy issues under the direction of the Senate’s Senior Policy Advisor. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate strong writing and research skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage demanding workloads with sound judgment. This position requires intellectual rigor, adaptability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and discretion are essential.

United Way of Utah County is seeking a Fundraising Administrative Intern to support our Corporate Engagement team during the holidays. This is a great opportunity for a student or emerging professional looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and grant research.

This program offers undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates insight into the environment and culture of the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management. Near the end of their appointments at the Library, the interns join together to present their accomplishments and share their insights on the impact of their work.

Qranc is a direct-to-consumer pickleball brand focused on making it easier and more affordable for players of all skill levels to access high-quality, long-lasting gear. By removing traditional intermediaries, Qranc delivers premium pickleballs and equipment at better prices to a rapidly growing community. The company is dedicated to honoring the traditions of the sport while empowering more people to play more often. As Qranc and its community expand, the product line will grow to include additional top-tier gear designed to enhance the playing experience. Qranc's mission is to shape the new era of pickleball through value, quality, and convenience that help players level up their game.

The Office of Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox offers a number of fellowships intended to help young professionals gain a wide variety of professional experiences and a unique perspective into state government, public service, and the duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.

Harper Collins offers both a summer internship program (in NYC or Nashville) and a winter (spring) internship program in a variety of locations (including remote work). These are paid internships. Applications for both programs are due Oct. 1, 2026.