World Affairs Council of Las Vegas

Internships & ambassadors

Contribute practical skills to international exchange, public programs, and community engagement.

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Published 2026 internship schedule

Published 2026 internship schedule
TermTerm datesApplication window
SpringJan 15–May 31Nov 1–Dec 15 (preceding year)
SummerJun 1–Aug 30Mar 1–Apr 15
FallSep 1–Dec 15Jun 1–Aug 15

Roles and work arrangements

The published roles are Marketing & Communications Intern, Development Intern, and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Intern. The source describes approximately 20 hours per week, negotiable, in a hybrid office/remote arrangement. Contact WACLV to confirm current availability before applying.

Published responsibilities and qualifications

  • Create posts for all of WACLV’s social media platforms that promote WACLV programming and awareness of current global affairs
  • Engage public in WACLV programming through social media
  • Assist in developing social presence for other WACLV programs and services
  • Assist in creating content for newsletter and mass email communications
  • Conduct grant research and opportunities for funding
  • Assist in writing grant narratives and the application process
  • Current undergraduate or graduate candidate, or degree in communications, marketing, education, international affairs, or related field
  • Experience working with social media, and graphic design
  • Familiar with Constant Contact
  • Dependability: follows instructions, consistently on time to meetings and events, ensures completion of projects and tasks, and responds to management direction
  • Communicator: excellent verbal and written communication skills and maintains open line of communication across all necessary parties
  • Organized: detail-oriented, efficient, consistent, accurate
  • Prioritization: effectively manages workload, meets deadlines
  • Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment, manages and prioritizes various projects and tasks simultaneously
  • Follow-Up – proactively follows-up on all deliverables and requests. Effectively manages details and is highly responsive
  • Cultural Acumen – values multi-cultural experiences, appreciates cultural differences, and demonstrates inclusion
  • Assist in coordinating professional appointments, logistical arrangements, cultural activities, and dinner hospitality for international visitors;
  • Help arrange WACLV community and educational programs;
  • Expand the current pool of resources through research;
  • Share daily administrative chores (copying, filing, updating database).
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Proficiency in Internet research
  • Background and interest in international affairs
  • Ability to perform detail-oriented work under minimum supervision
  • Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Participate in WACLV community programs

How to apply or ask about an opening

The published application instructions request a résumé and cover letter by email to contact@waclv.org. Use “Marketing & Communications Intern” or “International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Intern” in the subject line, as appropriate. Ask which subject line and duties apply to Development, and confirm that applications are being accepted before sending personal documents.

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