Fall Santa BarbaraTri-Counties Regional Operations Intern

ADL Fall 2026 Internship Description

ADLs Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties Regional Operationsteam 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.

Primary:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Director research and plan incident response
• Plan and participate in community outreach event planning and board meetings/events
• Research and recruit existing or potential community partners interested in ADL programs
• Draft and compile written materials for programs events and presentations.
• Managing the Regional Operations calendar expenses and budget.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for non-profit work
• Desire to start building a career within the 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 ADLs mission and work

Compensation and Hours

• This internship is paid 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 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.
• You will have practical hands-on experience with community stakeholder engagement program development budget management and leadership through advocacy.
• 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.

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.