Are you trying to find a paid internship in the US that is sponsored by a visa? The Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship in the United States for 2025 is now accepting applications. In its Washington, D.C. office, Heinrich Boll is seeking interns for a three-month paid internship program. In the USA, this internship is paid. In addition to a $700 monthly payment, interns who are not US citizens will be sponsored for a J-1 visa. The J1 Visa expenses will also be met by the foundation. In 2025, the internship will begin in the spring and fall. You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, or a recent bachelor’s degree graduate with less than a year, to be eligible for the internship.

Details About Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship 2025 in the USA

• Host Country: USA
• Internship Location: Washington
• Duration of the Internship: 3 Months
• Benefits: Monthly Stipend, Visa Sponsorship, and Visa Cost
• Deadline: 18th October 2024

Internship Start Dates

Candidates can apply for the Fall and 2025 intakes. Spring applicants will start the internship on February 10, 2025, and Fall applicants will start the internship on September 8, 2025.

Benefits of the Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship

• A Monthly Stipend of $700
• 5 paid vacation days per 3 month period for full-time internships
• J1 Visa Sponsorship
• J1 Visa cost is covered by the Foundation.

Internship Roles and Departments

• Internship Department: Climate & Communication:

This internship is ideal for students passionate about energy and the environment, particularly those seeking experience in energy transitions and progressive, mission-driven communications.

Develop social media content and communications strategies. Update content on our website and blogs.

• Internship Department: Foreign Policy and Democracy 

This internship is best suited for students with a background in international relations, public policy, history, or German and European politics.

• Internship Department: Development and Digital Policy Intern

This internship is well suited for students or recent graduates interested in global development and digital policy with a background in public policy, international relations, law, economics, development studies, or a related field.

Internship Requirements

• Experience in at least one of the program areas.
• Good English Communication skills.
• A full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 3 to 6 months (part-time only on a case-by-case basis)
• Should completed at least 2 years of university-level experience.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program OR recent (< 1 year) Bachelor’s degree recipients.

Intern Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Provide logistical support for the preparation and implementation of visitor programs and events
  • Manage front desk duties (i.e. answer telephones, respond to information inquiries)
  • Manage contact and program-specific databases
• Communications:
  • Develop social media content and communications strategies
  • update content on our website and blogs.
• Research
  • conduct background research on topical issues and current events
  • prepare research for upcoming events, tours, and speaker’s series
• Capstone project
  • complete a capstone project on a topic of your choosing, which can include a policy paper, expert interview, explanatory video script, or series of blog posts.

Required Documents

• Personal Statement (250 words)
• US-style resume
• Cover letter

How to Apply for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship 2025?

All applicants have to submit an online application. The Official Link to the website is given below. Click on the internship position, read the details, and apply.