Interns
CAL internships provide an opportunity for qualified individuals interested in language, linguistics, language testing, and related areas to gain experience working with CAL professional staff. Interns gain hands-on experience working on projects and build professional connections.
CAL posts available internship opportunities on this page. Internships may take place at any time during the year, but many occur during the summer months.
- There is no minimum or maximum length of service.
- Internships may be remote or in person depending on the project.
- CAL internships are paid positions.
- We are unable to respond to general inquiries about internships. Check this site for more information about available opportunities.
Current Opening
The Center for Applied Linguistics is seeking a research and development intern for the spring semester of 2025.
The intern will report to the VP for Programs and Development. Learning objectives for the internship include: drafting clear and concise literature reviews that swiftly educate key stakeholders on the critical elements of an issue; writing for public impact on a key topic in the education of multilingual students; and building an understanding of funding sources which support multilingual students.
This is a paid internship opportunity and the intern will be expected to contribute 20 hours per week for the duration of the spring semester. This is a virtual internship opportunity.
We are seeking individuals who:
- Are currently enrolled in a doctoral-level program;
- Are eligible to work in the US;
- Can demonstrate strong background knowledge around the professional development of educators for multilingual students, including in ESL and dual language settings
- Have strong writing, research, and organizational skills
Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest, a cv, and a writing sample to jobs@cal.org. To ensure that your application is correctly routed, please use “VP 2025 Intern” as your subject line. Applications are routed automatically; applications with a different subject line will not be forwarded for review. Applications should be submitted by December 8, 2024.
NOTE: CAL’s recruitment of interns will follow the same Equal Employment regulations as recruitment for staff and will not discriminate in selection based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with INS regulations, all successful intern applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
Follow the easy process below to apply for an internship at CAL.
Download and complete an Intern Application form:
Submit to CAL
Via email (HR@cal.org) or mail:
Center for Applied Linguistics
Attn: Human Resources
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, DC 20016-1859
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate divisions within CAL.
