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.
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.