Internship Opportunities

Ashoka is currently looking for highly entrepreneurial students and candidates with a strong commitment to social change. Associates to work in our global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Those looking to work in our international offices should apply directly to the appropriate country representative.

Positions are unpaid, though scholarship opportunities are available, and we will gladly work with you to secure funding from your university or an outside institution.

Ashoka is an officially recognized work-study employer for eligible students from Georgetown University and George Washington University.

Current Opportunities

• Summer 2009 Internship Opportunties
• Fall 2009 Internship Opportunties
• Apply for an Internship

THE INTERNSHIP:
Internships at Ashoka are by nature entrepreneurial, and the experience will vary by program and require your input. It will certainly include:

• Build knowledge and practical experience in Social Entrepreneurship
• Be part of Ashoka’s community working to enable everyone a Changemaker
• Be exposed to innovative citizen sector organizations transforming the way the world operates through innovative models
• Potential academic credit available. Additional information upon request

ASHOKA’S HIRING CRITERIA:

• Entrepreneurial: Has started up and sustained creative, system-change initiatives in school/ college/ in the workplace and/or has successfully pioneered a venture of his/her own
• Collegial: “Gets” sophisticated concepts easily, can see how they fit together in new ways, and can inspire as well as learn from colleagues
• Innovator for the Public: Has a genuine, proven commitment to creating social impact through innovation in the social sector, or is ready to change tracks from a career of impact in the entrepreneurial business or other sectors, to the social sector
• Ethical Fiber: Is a trustworthy leader that society would want to bet its future on
• Bold self-image: Has a self-perception and confidence that allows for the envisioning and implementation of large-scale, systemic innovation

HOW TO APPLY:
ChecK out the links above for current and future openings. Then, send your CV and a letter addressing your fit with Ashoka's selection criteria to the appropriate contacts or to . For more information, go to Apply Now.

Applications and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

What Ashoka interns say:

“I think Ashoka’s Internship program is truly unique. During my time here, I have been given a significant amount of responsibility and the opportunity to do interesting and challenging work. Never once have I felt like my role in the office was to do the menial tasks often assigned to interns. And of course, the surprisingly frequent opportunities to interact with Fellows has been a huge bonus. I came away from my internship experience with a real understanding of the multi-layered work that Ashoka does, as well as a true sense of how social entrepreneurship has made a huge impact on our world.”
-Shilpi Agarwal, recent graduate (Venture/ Measuring Effectiveness)

“My internship at Ashoka blew [my] expectations out of the water… I was given so much trust and responsibility right off the bat; passwords to all the important data bases, calling and contacting country representatives, assisting to market our Innovation Competitions, and upgrading various web pages. I felt so honored and respected as a result.”
-Shelley Stendig, undergraduate (Changemakers.net)