Our world is changing and fast!

Are you interested in joining the massive global effort to improve public health, sexual and reproductive rights, women’s rights, maternal and child health, family planning and the environment? PAI offers a professional internship program, which engages interns with crucial issues and sharpens their career skills.

PAI's Internship Program

PAI's Internship Program offers both undergraduate and graduate internships at our Washington, DC office. Positions are offered in a variety of departments including: Research, International Advocacy, Executive Support, Resource Development, Communications, Information Technology, Information Resourcing, Special Projects and more! All interns are required to work 20 hours per week in our office and attend 2 external meetings of their choice.

Each intern will work with their supervisor to get the most out of their PAI experience. We encourage interns to present and report on work they are doing. Communication with PAI staff is encouraged.

The Internship Program is offered 3 terms:

• Fall Term (September 8th – November 20th )
• Spring Term (January 18th – April 9th)
• Summer Term (May 24th – July 30th)

All programs include an orientation day and luncheon. 

Why Intern with PAI?

• Gain valuable experience and professional skills needed to support an NGO organization
•  Become familiar with leaders in the field and their research in: public health, family planning, women’s empowerment , sexual and reproductive health rights, population and environment
• Access creative methods and technologies for advocating important development and health issues (film, media, various publications, presentations, interactive websites)
• Exposure to groundbreaking efforts in international development, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, public health, family planning
• All of the resources of Washington, DC at your finger tips
• Excellent References for your resume
• Participate in PAI’s Leadership Academy, which offers a career mentor, skill-building sessions and certificate of completion
• Opportunity to attend events/meetings on our issues 
• Participate in PAI workshops
• Earn academic credit (if available with your university)
• Contribute your creativity and ideas to staff meetings and projects
• Work with a friendly staff at a highly accessible location right off the Dupont Circle Metro Stop
• Flexible Hours and scheduling    
  

To Find Out More

Email pai@popact.org with any questions.

Best Wishes from the PAI Internship Program Team!