WAPPP is currently seeking a part-time, temporary undergraduate intern (typically 8–15 hours per week) for the Spring 2026 semester to support our Fairness and Meritocracy portfolio, with a particular focus on assisting with an in-person conference at Harvard in 2026.

The internship is primarily in-person, with a possibility of hybrid work to be agreed upon with the hiring manager. The pay is $20-22/hour. Students from all undergraduate years are welcome to apply.

Positions

Internship responsibilities may include:

  • Assist with event and conference logistics, including preparing briefings, tracking speakers and invitations, and coordinating logistics
  • Providing office administrative and finance support, such as tracking and organizing expenses, stocking office and event supplies, organizing storage areas, and maintaining inventories
  • Updating and maintaining basic administrative documents and spreadsheets
  • Providing general program support and assisting with other tasks as needed

Basic requirements:

  • Current undergraduate student
  • Interest in gender, public policy, and/or fairness and meritocracy
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to take direction and learn new administrative and operational tasks
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred (but not required):

  • Previous experience with office work, administrative support, or event assistance
  • Comfort with basic tools such as spreadsheets and shared documents
How to Apply

To apply for this internship, please send your resume and cover letter to: Anisha Asundi, WAPPP Director of Research and Programs (anisha_asundi@hks.harvard.edu).

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide Visa Sponsorship. International applicants must be eligible for CPT work authorization through their undergraduate institutions.