Summer Intern San Diego

ADL Summer 2025 Internship Description  

ADL's San Diego team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from June 9 to August 8, 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing administrative tasks, strong communication skills, and demonstrate values committed to ADL’s mission. Our San Diego Office internship provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience with antisemitism education, advocacy, and community engagement. 

Application portals will close at 6 PM ET on March 7, 2025. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-April. 

Requirements 

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent  
• Passion to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate 
• Desire to start building a career within the non-profit sector

Responsibilities 

• Assist ADL staff with antisemitism education and advocacy projects. 
• Support volunteer engagement in education and advocacy.  
• Provide general administrative support and communication as needed. 
• Attend and participate in the ADL Summer Internship Learning Program sessions, where you will get to have discussions with accomplished leaders and subject matter experts at ADL. 
• Provide a briefing/ presentation on volunteer management best practices.

Skills: 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel 
• Committed to belonging, and inclusion values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Collaborative team-player 
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative 
• Results-oriented - a problem solver  
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability  
• Energized by ADL's mission and work  

Compensation and Hours 

• This internship is paid 17.25 an hour.
• The internship is 15 hours per week. 

Location:

• This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in San Diego, CA. 

What will you do during this internship? 

• You will learn about real-life decision-making challenges and help us develop real-time solutions. 
• You will have the opportunity to present your work at internal forums within ADL. 
• You will have practical, hands-on experience with community engagement and advocacy work. 
• Collaborate with, meet and learn from ADL subject matter experts at all levels and become familiar with the varied work we do to "stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all." 

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state, or local laws.     

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact People & Culture at talentacquisition@adl.org. 

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.  

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.