| Internships and Volunteering
Join our team!
TransFair USA is the only certifier of Fair Trade products in the US.
As a nonprofit organization, we depend on a team of dedicated full-time
and part-time staff, interns and volunteers.
We invite committed and qualified individuals to apply
to work with us to change the world, one cup at a time. TransFair USA
values diversity in our workplace.
TransFair focuses on Fair Trade certification, consumer
awareness and business partnerships in the following departments:
Business Development
Category Management
Certification
Development/Fundraising
Executive Office
Global Producer Services
Information Technology (IT)
Marketing
Operations and Human Resources
Public Relations
Volunteering
To volunteer in our Oakland, CA office, contact volunteer@transfairusa.org. You can also support Fair Trade by hosting a house party! Click here for details.
Internships
TransFair USA encourages motivated and articulate individuals to apply
for the following internships. Qualified applicants should enjoy working
in a fast paced environment and be able to handle multiple tasks. Educational
or work/volunteer experience in chosen area is preferred. We welcome qualified
international applicants, although English fluency is required.
Please indicate three departments on the intern application
form. Specific program requirements are listed below.
Certification and Impact Internship (Available Immediately)
Category Management Internship - General (Full until otherwise noted)
Category Management Internship - Coffee and Hot Beverages (Available Immediately)
Channel/Retail Development Internship (Full until otherwise noted)
Development/Fundraising Internship (Available Immediately)
Executive Office Internship (Available Immediately)
Fundraising & Women and Fair Trade Internship (Available Immediately)
Global Producer Services Internship (Available Immediately)
Global Producer Services Internship - Africa (Full until otherwise noted)
Global Producer Services Internship - Latin America (Full until otherwise noted)
Marketing and Communications Internship (Full until otherwise noted)
Public Relations Internship (Full until otherwise noted)
Strategic Relations Internship (Available Immediately)
Additional Internship Information
Schedule: Monday - Friday; part-time 16 hours, full-time 40 hours. Length
of program is a minimum of 10 weeks with renewals of up to 12 months. Daily hours
are flexible. All internships may include 2 hours per week of phone coverage at front desk.
Credit/compensation: We can work with your academic department
to arrange credit if needed. Position is non-paid. However, funding may
be available through campus Work-Study or other employment grants programs;
check with your school financial aid or career placement office. Travel reimbursement is offered.
To apply for an internship, please complete the following
and email (preferred), fax, or mail:
- Application
- Your resume
- Brief (1-2 page max.) writing sample, preferably on
a social justice issue
- Two letters of recommendation and/or references
Send to:
Internships, TransFair USA,
1500 Broadway, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612
Fax: (510) 663-5264
Email internships@transfairusa.org
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