Summer Intern - 2026

Position description

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is the premier graduate school fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Every year we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture, or their academic field. Each new Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community, which includes former US General Surgeon Vivek Murthy, Founding Co-Director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute Fei-Fei Li, former ambassador to Uruguay and Spain Julissa Reynoso, and many more leaders in fields ranging from science and law to the social sciences, humanities, and arts. We are committed to honoring the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants to the United States.

Role Overview

The summer intern will help us update Fellows’ information on Salesforce and our listservs and participate in our weekly team meetings. Depending on their skills, they may have opportunities to help with other areas of the Fellowship, from accounting to creating reports or social media posts highlighting some of our Fellows in specific fields. As a four-person office we are looking for someone who is a proactive problem-solver, an excellent communicator, and a team player. No full-time experience is necessary; however, experience with administrative work in a multi-cultural setting is highly desired.

The intern will be provided with a computer to use during the internship.

Job Details

Hours: 20 – 30 hours per week (flexible)

Location: Hybrid – some days in our Midtown Manhattan office, remainder remote

Duration: June to August 2026 (exact start/end dates to be determined)

Compensation: $25/hour, subsidized transit benefit, and lunch program for in-office days

Benefits: This internship position is not eligible for benefits

 

Responsibilities

• Update biographies, contact information and Fellows’ information in Salesforce
• Update Fellow subscriptions for professional and regional listservs
• Participate in weekly staff meetings as available
• Assist with other strategic projects, which may include processing financial reports or helping with communications on our Fellows
• We are open to finding projects that fit your strengths

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, with at least one year of undergraduate work completed
• General computer proficiency; experience with data entry or Salesforce is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot, and follow projects through to completion consistently and with attention to detail
• High level of self-motivation and ease working independently, with good judgment about when to consult colleagues on complex or sensitive matters
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills, particularly with a sensitivity to cultural differences
• Commitment to the values and goals of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
• A connection to the New American experience is a plus
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues
• Pleasant, professional, and diplomatic manner in interacting with senior management, co-workers, Fellows, Board Members, and the public

 

Work Authorization

Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans does not sponsor work visas.

Application instructions

Please email a single PDF to [email protected] by April 20th containing: a cover letter, resume, and a list of three recommended activities for an out-of-towner visiting New York City. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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