Peacebuilding Program Internship – Summer 2026

THE ORGANIZATION

Tanenbaum promotes justice and builds respect for religious difference by transforming individuals and institutions to reduce prejudice, hatred, and violence.

As a secular and non-sectarian non-profit, Tanenbaum works to promote religious peacebuilders who help counter extremism and violence in armed conflicts, and tackles religious bullying of students, harassment in workplaces, and disparate health treatment for people based on their beliefs.

THE PROGRAM

Tanenbaum’s Peacebuilding program identifies, studies, and supports the work of religiously motivated peace actors in conflict zones around the world. Our initiatives with and on behalf of these peacebuilders promote religious peacemaking as a legitimate and necessary component of conflict resolution/transformation, peacebuilding, and Track II (citizen) diplomacy.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The Peacebuilding Internship is a structured educational opportunity designed for currently enrolled students who are interested in international affairs, conflict resolution, and religious peacebuilding. Interns will receive mentorship, training, and skill development throughout the internship, supporting both academic and career growth.

This internship is for academic credit or a university-funded stipend. Candidates should confirm eligibility with their school’s internship program.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will work under direct supervision and receive regular feedback and mentorship while developing research, communication, and analytical skills. Responsibilities are designed to support learning and professional growth, including:

• Research Training: Conducting guided research on existing Peacemaker in Action Network members, with supervisor oversight to develop research methodologies.
• Content Development: Drafting and editing materials to strengthen writing and communication skills, including profiles on religious peacebuilders, blog posts, and website updates.
• Outreach & Engagement: Assisting in engagement strategies by supporting outreach efforts for the Peacemakers in Action case study podcast project, peacebuilding universities, and NGOs.  
• Global Affairs & Media Monitoring: Building skills to analyze media coverage of conflict zones and peacebuilders by tracking relevant news and compiling summaries for internal use.  
• Conference & Event Preparation: Shadowing staff in preparing for local, national, and international events to understand professional event planning in an NGO setting.  
• Professional Development & Networking: Attending supervised program meetings, where interns can gain insight into nonprofit peacebuilding initiatives and receive direct mentorship. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (preferred fields: religion, international affairs, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or related studies).
• Strong interest in the intersection of religion, peacebuilding, and global conflict resolution.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Knowledge of global conflicts.
• Fluency in Spanish or Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to commit to a structured learning experience with set learning objectives.

COMPENSATION AND ACADEMIC CREDIT

This is an unpaid internship structured for academic credit or university-funded stipends. Tanenbaum will work with you and your school so that you can receive academic credit and/or university-funded stipends for the internship. Candidates should check with their school to confirm eligibility before applying.

WORK PRODUCT

All work produced through this internship is for educational purposes and remains the property of Tanenbaum. Interns will receive structured feedback and guidance throughout their project.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and one brief writing sample (less than three pages) to [email protected]. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email.

No phone calls, please.

TANENBAUM | Center for Interreligious Understanding
200 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
Email:  [email protected]