What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2027 Intern Washington DC Region position at ADL?
Overview
ADL’s Washington, D.C. Regional Office team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from January 18 to May 21, 2027. The primary purpose of this internship is to provide logistical and data-driven support to ADL’s Washington, D.C. Regional Office, which monitors and responds to incidents of hate, extremism, and antisemitism across D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. This is a part-time, hybrid internship requiring a commitment of 15 hours per week, with a minimum of one day per week in the D.C. office. Availability on Mondays and Thursdays is preferred.
Application portals will close at 3 PM ET on November 30th, 2026.
Responsibilities
Requirements
- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
- Passion for non-profit work
- Desire to start building career within non-profit sector
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and track incidents related to antisemitism, hate crimes, and extremism
- Support anti-bias initiatives through research, data entry, and project support for the Field Operations team
- Assist with preparation and logistics for board meetings, programs, and external events
- Monitor local news, legislation, and digital platforms for issues related to antisemitism, hate, bias, and discrimination
Qualifications
Skills/Attributes
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative team-player
- Creative and innovative; takes initiative
- Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
- Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Energized by ADL’s mission and work
Compensation and Hours
- This internship is paid $18.40.
- The internship is 15 hours per week.
Location
- This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in Washington, DC.
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 monitoring and responding to incidents of hate, extremism, and antisemitism across D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.
- 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 aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, 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 the People & Culture department 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.
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