Summer 2026 Internships
The African Community Center of Denver (ACC) is seeking hardworking interns who are passionate about working with refugees and eager to gain professional experience in a non-profit organization.
To Apply:
Email a resume highlighting your education, work, and volunteer experience as well as a cover letter explaining what attracts you to ACC and our community, two to three internship roles you are most interested in and why you're a good fit for them, and the three most valuable things you believe you bring and will contribute to our community to the Community Engagement Manager at kate@acc-den.org.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide compensation for interns due to funding restrictions. All internships with ACC are unpaid at this time.
The following internships are open to applicants. Please click on the title for the full internship description and details.
Please submit application materials no later than May 18 to be considered for a summer internship, which will begin between mid-May and mid-June.
Refugee Resettlement Program Intern
Navigate. Refer. Support. Provide direct service to help refugees in Denver navigate access to basic needs like housing, transportation, food, and social service systems in order to access benefits. The intern will aid in improving the lives of refugees by ensuring that refugees’ lives are enriched through supportive services and community resources.
Food Access/Community Connections Intern
Improve. Access. Advocate. Leverage your interest in improving access to community resources and providing navigation services as our Food Access/Community Connections Intern. You will help lead ACC's Farm Stand and Marketplace Programs to immediately get resources into the hands of refugees while also connecting them to external providers. This role will aid in developing ACC’s community engagement programs to become more robust and supportive.
Finance Intern
Promote financial stability. Apply your administrative skills to the non-profit world and impact the financial stability of our refugee community. As a Finance Intern at ACC, you’ll process and maintain ACC’s financial records, ensuring the organization can continue to provide critical services to the newcomer community.
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Job Readiness Intern
Facilitate. Coach. Connect. Work closely with refugees and immigrants to prepare them to work in the United States. Responsibilities include facilitating ACC’s Job Club class and/or English Conversation Circles, creating employment and career plans, and assisting community members with resume development and job applications. Make a direct impact on the lives of newcomers by supporting families on the path to self-sufficiency as they transition to life in Colorado.
Legal Intern
Advocate. Counsel. Empower. Build your legal and client advocacy skills as you provide invaluable assistance to community members pursuing immigration cases in Colorado. Assist with preparing immigration applications, organizing and reviewing supporting documentation, conducting legal research, and supporting client communications. Gain hands-on experience with case management systems, collaborate with legal staff, and help ensure clients receive accurate information and timely support throughout their immigration process.