Interns help run the International Center’s daily operations and help develop and operate the center’s core programs.
About International Center internships
Interns help run the International Center’s daily operations and support the center’s core programs. An internship at the International Center (IC) helps you:
- Develop intercultural communication skills
- Gain practical, professional experience
- Become more marketable for jobs after graduation
Internships are open to both international and domestic students.
Please note
Internships at the International Center are unpaid positions.
Become an intern
We will be hiring for Spring and Summer 2027 beginning in October. Please check back for a link to the application.
If you have questions:
- Phone: 509-335-4223
- Email: ip.intlcenter@wsu.edu
Internship commitment
Academic credit may be available. Students should check with their advisor and/or academic department for credit approval.
- Duration: One semester
- Time: Up to 10 hours per week
Past interns have used this internship to fulfill requirements in:
- Carson College of Business
- Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
- Murrow College of Communication
- Human Development
- Psychology
- UNIV courses
- And other programs
Skills you will learn
Intercultural communication
- Active listening and empathy
- Thinking creatively with a global mindset
- Developing professional relationships
Marketing and communications
- Following accessibility requirements in all forms of communication
- Creating inclusive marketing for diverse audiences
- Using social media and other channels to advertise the IC as a welcoming place for all
Event planning
- Facilitating events and logistics for diverse audiences
Campus connections
- Setting student expectations and requests to make lasting matches
- Orchestrating events that emphasize intercultural communication
Data and analysis
- Analyzing basic data in Qualtrics and other platforms
Be part of the leadership team
As an International Center intern, you are part of a diverse leadership team. In your specific internship area, you will:
- Develop your intercultural communication skills in an international office environment
- Gain experience in marketing, event planning, or program management
- Attend weekly staff and team meetings
- Contribute ideas, constructive feedback, and expertise on projects
- Engage in outreach and volunteer programs focused on international issues and global citizenship
- Share general office and customer service duties, including:
- Answering phones
- Responding to emails
- Collaborating with interns, staff, faculty, student organizations, and community members