Paid Zero Hunger Summer Internship

Applications are open for the 2026 8th cohort of Zero Hunger Interns

About the Zero Hunger Internship:

The Zero Hunger Internship Program, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center, offers a unique opportunity for individuals like you to dive into the world of global and domestic anti-hunger organizations in Washington, D.C. This 10-week program not only provides hands-on experience but also includes leadership development training and a Summer Seminar Series on hunger, public policy, and advocacy.

What to Expect:

• • Paid Opportunity: As a Zero Hunger Intern, you will receive a stipend of up to $7,500 to support your living expenses in Washington, D.C.
  • Research Project: You'll have the chance to explore a hunger-related topic of your choosing and present your findings to stakeholders at the Hunger Center, contributing to the fight against hunger.
  • Diverse Placements: Internship placements can encompass program implementation, development and fundraising, policy analysis, advocacy, communications, or nonprofit operations.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who:

• • Have a strong commitment to food and nutrition security
  • Are eager to be agents of change
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
  • Possess excellent critical thinking and communication skills
  • Embrace a learning mindset
  • Thrive in a new work environment

Why Should You Apply?

• • The Zero Hunger Internship Program not only builds the capacity of organizations fighting hunger but also molds interns into anti-hunger leaders, ready to advocate for a hunger-free future in their communities.
  • We value diversity! We encourage individuals from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with lived experiences of food insecurity, to apply. We believe that a range of perspectives is crucial to solving the complex challenge of hunger.

Key Details:

• • Application Deadline: January 30th, 2025 at 12 pm EST

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a program that can change lives and make a significant impact in the fight against hunger. Apply now and join us in creating a hunger-free future!

For more information and to apply, please visit our website: https://hungercenter.org/what-we-do/zero-hunger-internship/interns/