Program Assistant Internships 2027

STEAM Education Alliance of the Americas

We're hiring two unpaid remote Program Assistant Interns for January – May 2027. Help run educational, scientific, and entrepreneurial exchanges across the Americas. Applications close on October 15, 2026.

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Two openings. Applications close on October 15, 2026.

We are hiring two unpaid remote interns to help manage educational, scientific, and entrepreneurial exchanges across the Americas from January through May 2027.

At Glance

Openings: 2 internships

Term: 5 months, January to May 2027

Hours: 15 hours per week, flexible schedule

Location: Remote, with occasional in-person events in the United States. The participant must be in Denver, CO, on April 10, 2027, and depart from Washington, DC, on April 20, 2027. COPoA is not responsible for domestic or international flights. COPoA will cover lodging with host families (if needed) and meals from April 10-20, 2027, as well as the flight from Denver, CO, to Washington, DC, on April 18, 2027, and from Washington, DC, to Denver, CO, on April 20, 2027 (if needed). *If a foreign national requires a visa, COPoA can provide an invitation letter. However, COPoA cannot guarantee a visa. The U.S. Consulate makes the decision.

Compensation: Unpaid

Spanish or Portuguese: Preferred, not required

Apply by October 15, 2026

About the Alliance

The STEAM Education Alliance of the Americas is a hemispheric network comprising students, teachers, researchers, universities, and civil society organizations from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States. It promotes collaboration across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through exchange programs, research, innovation, and access to academic and professional opportunities.

The Colorado Chapter of Partners of the Americas hosts the Alliance. Recent programs include An Entrepreneurial Look Into the Sciences, which brought participants from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru to DC, Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming. Learn more about the Alliance.

About the internship

The Colorado Chapter of Partners of the Americas is offering two unpaid Program Assistant internships with the STEAM Education Alliance of the Americas. Interns will work remotely 15 hours per week from January through May 2027 on a flexible schedule that accommodates academic and professional commitments.

What you will do

  • Support the planning and implementation of Alliance programs and exchanges

  • Assist with curriculum development and educational materials

  • Facilitate communication among partner universities, institutions, and organizations across the Americas

  • Help coordinate virtual and in-person educational exchanges, including logistics and participant communications

  • Translate and adapt materials between English and Spanish or Portuguese when your language skills allow

  • Help document program activities and impact for reports, the website, and social media platforms

Who we are looking for

Required

  • Background or strong interest in STEAM education, international collaboration, or youth engagement

  • Clear written and spoken communication in English

  • Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet deadlines within a remote team

  • Comfort with virtual collaboration tools, including video calls, shared documents, and email

  • Availability of 15 hours per week from January through May 2027

Preferred

It is preferred, but not required, that candidates speak and communicate fluently in Spanish or Portuguese. We encourage applicants who do not speak either language to apply.

  • Experience with science education programs, science clubs, environmental education, or similar initiatives

  • Experience with international or intercultural exchanges or research collaborations

  • Leadership or volunteer experience with youth organizations

  • Translation or interpretation experience

What you will gain

  • An orientation program and a staff mentor to support you throughout the internship

  • Close collaboration with the Alliance program coordinators and the Colorado Chapter's president

  • Work with partner organizations throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States

  • Opportunities for professional growth through participation in Alliance programs and exchanges

  • The opportunity to contribute to educational initiatives that strengthen connections among communities across the Americas

How to apply

  1. Prepare your CV or résumé and a cover letter (no more than one page) describing your interest in the internship and relevant experience. Please mention any languages you speak.

  2. Email both documents to interns@colorado-partners.net with the subject line "STEAM Alliance Internship Application: Your Name."

  3. Submit your application by October 15, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.

We will notify finalists by November 1, 2026. Selected interns will attend a virtual orientation session before the internship begins in January 2027.