International Internships

ASCEND’s international internships are wonderful experiences for interns to dive head first into the world of international development. Internships are challenging both physically and mentally. Interns are given the opportunity to work in many aspects of international development. Interns who have returned tell us that they love working with the villagers living in the communities where they work. They also talk about the deep love they have for the local staff and they can’t believe how much they learned about what it takes to keep projects running—everything from fundraising, to program evaluation, to teaching the local staff how to improve their typing skills.

ASCEND internships are scheduled for 2 to 18 months. Those who are willing to commit to at least 4 months of service can have a large portion of their expenses covered through a program that offers scholarships to qualified students. For all interns and fellows, individual expertise and interests will be utilized and taken into account. This will allow the experience to be tailored and mutually beneficial for the participant and the community.

Students, professionals on sabbatical or retired professionals from a variety of backgrounds are needed. Areas of emphasis include but are not limited to the following: Education, English, Spanish, Sociology and Social Work, Anthropology, Political Science, Communications, Computer Sciences, Geography; Business, Accounting, Economics and related fields; Health, including various medical and dental backgrounds; Engineering, Architecture, Construction and related fields.

Internship applications, information about the selection process, and scholarship information are available by email. Email us at info@ascendalliance.org. Please indicate if you are requesting an application for International or Headquarters.

Internships are available in the following offices:

• Lima, Peru
• Cusco, Peru
• Cuenca, Ecuador
• Riobamba, Ecuador
• Santa Cruz, Bolivia
• Debre Zeit, Ethiopia

USA International Headquarters Internships

Interning at ASCEND Alliance headquarters is an exciting opportunity. It allows you to be involved with humanitarian work at the administrative level. Whether a student of accounting, engineering, health, international studies, IT, politics, Spanish, or any other discipline, ASCEND interns all have one thing in common: a passion for international development. Our interns are successful because of their resourcefulness, creativity, initiative, and willingness to perform a variety of tasks. The various responsibilities of ASCEND’s interns include:

• Accounting
• IT Administration
• Public Relations and Marketing
• Event Planning and Participation including the Annual Gala and Annual Conference
• Fundraising and Grant Writing
• Administrative tasks such as answering phones, maintaining data base and secretarial tasks.
• Contributing to publications such as manuals, website content, blog, and articles published in pamphlets, periodicals and other publications.
• Coordination of International Humanitarian Expeditions
• Assisting in preparing for and attending Board Meetings
• Weekly Spanish and Leadership Classes

ASCEND internships are scheduled for 2 to 18 months. Those who commit to longer internships or fellowships will have more impact and a broader range of experiences. They will also be given priority for scholarship funds. For all interns and fellows, individual expertise and interests will be utilized and taken into account. This will allow the experience to be tailored and mutually beneficial and meaningful.Internship applications are available by email. After reading the information located here, email us at info@ascendalliance.org. Please indicate if you are requesting an application for International or Headquarters.

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