2026 Annual Conference Internship

SID-US is seeking an Annual Conference Intern to join our team during the month of June and help deliver our Annual Conference. This short-term, hybrid, unpaid opportunity is ideal for current students or recent graduates interested in international development, events, and nonprofit operations. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting a major professional conference, receive a complimentary SID-US membership, and have valuable opportunities to network with leaders and practitioners in the field. Availability for in-person work, including June 17–18 during the conference, is required. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@sid-us.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Qualifications

  • Academic and/or work experience in international development; international relations; communications and/or event planning preferred  
  • Ability to solve problems creatively, pay meticulous attention to detail, and work well on a small team  
  • Possess initiative and the ability to work independently, while also being receptive to direction  
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and retain an optimistic outlook under pressure  
  • Strong commitment to international development
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills  
  • Very strong organizational and interpersonal skills 
  • Familiarity with social media management, including scheduling and planning platforms
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CiviCRM, and HTML a plus  
  • Ability to work with consideration towards course scheduling. Ideally available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
  • Experience in planning of conferences and meetings is a plus (not required)