Overview:
ADL Fall 2026 Internship Description
ADL’s Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties Regional Operations team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from September 14, 2026 through December 18, 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience with community outreach, internet research, written advocacy, and database management. Our Regional Operations internship provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience working directly with the Regional Director to gain first-hand knowledge about work in the areas of community outreach and program development. The focus will be heavily on projects involving research, reporting, advocacy, and newsletter writing; planning and attending meetings; and event planning.
Application portals will close at 12PM ET on August 14th, 2026. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-August.
Responsibilities:
Primary:
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Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Director, research and plan incident response
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Plan and participate in community outreach, event planning, and board meetings/events
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Research and recruit existing or potential community partners interested in ADL programs
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Draft and compile written materials for programs, events, and presentations.
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Managing the Regional Operations calendar, expenses, and budget.
Qualifications:
Requirements
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Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
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Passion for non-profit work
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Desire to start building a career within the non-profit sector
Skills/Attributes
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Excellent communication skills
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Collaborative team player
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Creative and innovative; takes initiative
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Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
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Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
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Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Energized by ADL’s mission and work
Compensation and Hours
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This internship is paid local minimum wage or $15/hr (whichever is higher).
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The internship is 15 hours per week.
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This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in Santa Barbara, California.
What will you do during this internship?
- You will learn about real-life decision-making challenges and help us develop real-time solutions.
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You will have practical, hands-on experience with community stakeholder engagement, program development, budget management, and leadership through advocacy.
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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 [email protected].
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.
