Sister Cities International’s jobs and internships are the perfect opportunity to join the citizen diplomacy movement and work with Sister City members all over the world.
Then join us today to help us promote peace—one individual, one community at a time through the power of Sister Cities.
Sister Cities International is not seeking to fill any full time positions at this time. This page is frequently updated, so please continue to check here for future job openings.
Our intern positions are for current students and recent graduates at all levels and institutions. Interns will become an integral part of the staff at Sister Cities International.
Upon the successful completion of a semester, we provide interns with a stipend to help with expenses such as transportation costs to and from the Sister Cities International office.
Sister Cities International is seeking Interns to assist with membership, marketing, program, and administrative support. Interns will work part-time, 20-25 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. Upon completion of a 3-month term, interns will receive a $500 stipend. The start and end dates of this internship are flexible, and in-person or hybrid schedules can be accommodated. Although interns will have their designated tasks, they are encouraged and expected to offer support in other departments when needed.
Why You Want to Work Here:
Our interns have unique exposure to peacebuilding practices through global citizen networks and a dynamic work environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students to work hands-on with one of the most influential nonprofit organizations in the country.
If you are interested in citizen diplomacy, international relations, or nonprofit work, and you enjoy collaborating with volunteers and employees in the field who have influence and make a difference in their communities, then this is the place for you! In this position, you will work with all departments (i.e., Membership, Programs, Marketing, and Operations) to assist the office staff with day-to-day and ongoing tasks. Interns are an integral part of the staff at Sister Cities International.
General Tasks:
Membership & Donor Management
Marketing & Design
Administrative Support
Program Support
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Process:
To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to info@sistercities.org with their first and last name and “SCI Internship” in the subject line (ex: Jane Doe – SCI Internship).
International students studying in the U.S. are eligible, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization if they are receiving compensation for the internship. All international students must obtain written permission from their Designated School Official or Responsible Officer for visas at their university stating that they are in valid immigration status and eligible to complete an internship at Sister Cities International.
Sister Cities International will NOT sponsor visas for interns. If you are an international student not already studying in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa, then you must go through a university exchange program or an outside organization (internship placement agency) that will sponsor your visa.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to jobs@sistercities.org with the job title referenced in the subject line. SCI is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.
No phone call please. Please note, due to high interest in open positions at SCI, only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will receive responses from SCI.
Founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sister Cities International (SCI) is a leading nonprofit membership organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to connecting communities and empowering partnerships worldwide. Our global network connects over 400 U.S. communities with nearly 2,000 sister city partnerships in 136 countries. We build long-term relationships where cities and citizens can learn, work, and solve problems together through educational, civic, business, cultural, professional and technical exchanges and projects.