Why host an intern?

Hosting a Community Impact Summer Intern is an opportunity to advance your mission while investing in local student talent. Interns can support projects, outreach, research, communications, operations, and other priority initiatives during the summer. In addition to contributing to your organization’s work, interns will be building professional skills through structured workshops and mentorship. The program is designed to create meaningful community impact for both students and host sites.

• Expand your team’s capacity during the summer
• Support workforce development in the Paso del Norte region
• Mentor a student interested in community impact
• Benefit from a paid intern prepared to learn and contribute
• Participate in a program that combines service, skill-building, and professional growth

Program at a glance

The Community Impact Summer Internship Program places a select cohort of students with local nonprofits for a paid summer experience. Students will work approximately 20–25 hours per week beginning June 22, 2026. Alongside their internship placement, students will participate in workshops and training focused on AI, financial literacy, career skills, mentorship, and professional development. Only 15 students will be selected for the cohort.

Program details

• Paid internship: $15/hour
• Schedule: 20–25 hours per week
• Start date: June 22, 2026
• Student eligibility: UTEP and EPCC students
• Cohort size: 15 students selected
• Host sites: 15 nonprofit organizations sought

We are seeking 15 nonprofit host organizations

Paso del Norte Community Foundation is inviting 15 nonprofit organizations to serve as host sites for the 2026 Community Impact Summer Internship Program. Each host organization will provide a meaningful internship experience, a designated supervisor, and support for a student participating in both on-site work and required program workshops.

Host organizations should be prepared to:

• Provide a structured internship experience with clear responsibilities
• Assign a supervisor who can guide and support the intern
• Offer work that is meaningful, skill-building, and aligned with the organization’s mission
• Allow interns to attend required program workshops during the internship period
• Participate in program communication, onboarding, and basic evaluation processes

Workshops and host commitment

Shared learning experience for students and host sites

Because this program is designed to build both student success and host site readiness, participating nonprofits will be expected to engage in the same workshops as students when relevant. This shared experience helps supervisors better support interns, align expectations, and reinforce the program’s focus on professional growth, AI readiness, financial literacy, and career development. Host participation in workshops will be part of the selection and evaluation process.

Help shape the next generation of community leaders!

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