Internship and Volunteer Opportunities

Be a part of advocacy in Indian Country by donating your time, skills and expertise to changing lives on the ground, preserving culture, and supporting strong Native Nations. Internships and volunteer opportunities with the Association are available for all levels of experience and at any time of the year, in person or virtually. Internships can be crafted to meet your school or college requirements. ​
We have internship and volunteer and opportunities for the following:
  • Public Affairs
  • Video Editing
  • Social media marketing
  • Legal
  • Accounting
  • Special Projects
  • In-person event support

How to Apply

To apply, please submit all three required items below to General@Indian-Affairs.org
  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. Writing Sample

If you are interested in providing other in-kind services to the Association's efforts, please email General@Indian-Affairs.org.

Meet Our Interns
​Zoe Gifford is a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. She is in her third year of a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics at Dublin City University, and a sitting member of her Nation's youth council. As an intern, Zoe will be researching climate change in Indian Country, editing videos and working on special projects. She is excited to work with the Association and getting involved with Indian Country issues important to the Association.
Daniel Murillo is a graduate student from Bolivia pursuing a Master's in Public Policy with a special focus on cultural preservation and advanced methods of data analysis at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Management. He is currently the Bolivian representative to the Andean Network for Public Service and the Advocacy Chair in the Humphrey Students of Color Association. He hopes to contribute to the work of the Association with an international perspective regarding the protection of the sovereignty, language and identity of indigenous communities in North and South America.
Liah Lawson, a descendant of the Comanche and Seneca Tribes, is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous equity. Currently pursuing a major in Public Policy with a minor in Indigenous Studies at the University of Virginia, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her work. With a strong commitment to promoting the rights and well-being of Native Nations, Liah has served on the board of her university's Native American Student Union for three years. Her active involvement has allowed her to amplify Indigenous voices and contribute to meaningful change across her university. As she embarks on her summer internship with the Association, Liah is excited to deepen her understanding of Native policy and legislation. Her goal is to leverage her skills and knowledge to support Indigenous empowerment and contribute to innovative solutions.
Aliana Arzola is Puerto Rican and proud of her Taíno ancestry. She is a rising sophomore at Stanford University interested in majoring in International Relations and minoring in Modern Languages. Through her Girl Scout Gold Award, Aliana shared the lasting impact of native peoples in Puerto Rican culture. She looks forward to working with the Association on American Indian Affairs to deepen awareness of unrecognized tribes through education and research.