Fall Desert Intern

Overview

Fall 2026 Internship Description

ADL’s Desert Region team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from September 14 to December 18, 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience with program planning. Our Desert Region internship provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience with incident response, program administration, research, report and correspondence writing, database management, assisting with meeting and event planning, community outreach and other duties as assigned.

The Regional Operations Intern will work directly with Regional Staff on projects relating to incident response, community engagement, hate crimes, extremist groups, antisemitism, law enforcement outreach and general regional operations. Projects involve incident response, program administration, research, report and correspondence writing, database management, assisting with meeting and event planning, community outreach and other duties as assigned. Desert Region intern will assist in program planning and implementation of Rising Above Together conference.

Application portals will close at 12PM ET on August 14th, 2026. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-August.

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Assist Regional Staff in conference programming planning and implementation
• Assist Regional Staff in responding to antisemitic incidents reported to our regional office, including outreach to constituents and data entry.
• Conduct outreach to community members and leaders on an ADL issue of concern
• Provide administrative support for special events and board or community meetings.
• Assist Regional Staff in implementing marketing initiatives, including regular updates of social media and other materials.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for non-profit work
• Desire to start building career within non-profit sector
  
  

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 at local minimum wage or 15/hr (whichever is higher).
• The internship is 15 hours per week.
• This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in Las Vegas.
  
  

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 incident response, program administration, research, report and correspondence writing, database management and more.
• 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.