Welcome to our Internship Program!
Become an Intern
ASCENDtials has created an internship program to offer students the opportunity to expand their knowledge through practical experiences with nature. This provides students from all majors with the opportunity to once again generalize in knowledge of self, awareness of self, and their relationship with nature. It is important to ensure all aspects of development are addressed early enough to establish principles and practices that benefit and protect the environment and humanity. Now, more than ever, students are drawn away from their connection to the natural world and more towards technological advances. There should always exist a balance as we are beings made of atoms, like the natural world, and we require an understanding of this in order to remain in optimal health, with our mind, body and spirit. Learn more about our internships today!
Our program is designed to attract learners interested in seeing the holistic view of education, from the perspective of nature. They will support research in their field of study, but from a wider view. There exist many gaps in our learning, and in some cases, we become blind to a point that we cannot see how parts connect to the whole. Our program allows “Oneness” in that there are activities that cater to our connection to the Earth, Fire, Water, and Air. We present these to show how we might adapt principles to protect and preserve the environment and humanity as we lead a life of purpose. Students can make an impact by focusing on one area or all through gaining experience through our regularly scheduled literacy workshops. To apply for an internship, complete our application or apply via your Handshake account below.
Join our Monthly Job Fair
ASCENDtials hosts monthly Job Fairs to give you more chances to participate! Our job fair will offer a wide range of internship/volunteer opportunities from various industries, including but not limited to the following roles; Copy Writers, Fundraising support, Event support, Grant Researcher/Writers, Program support, Publishing support, UX Designers, Graphic Designers, Web programmers and more!
The job fair will take place online, allowing attendees to participate in the event from the comfort of their own homes.
To learn more about the monthly job fair, including the schedule, and how to register, please click on the provided link. We look forward to seeing you there.
Join the team and become one of our interns
Below are the available positions for interns:
And below is the form for applying to an internship with ASCENDtials. If interested, please do not hesitate to contact us, or make an appointment for our job fair.
Log your Internship hours below!!!
FAQs for Interns
1. What are my hours?
- You are expected to be available Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. PST.
- You can take your lunch and breaks when you need them.
- Your work will be a combination of online and in-person workshops. If your internship is ten hours per week, then a minimum of 3 hours per month will be in workshops. If you attend in-person workshops, you can attend up 10 hours a month of workshops, and 70 hours of other ongoing programming duties. All hours must be documented weekly through the timekeeping app.
2. Who do I contact when…?
- I need to request time off?
- Notify your supervisor as soon as possible, at least a few days prior to the time you would like to take off. Please avoid notifying your supervisor with only one day’s notice. If this is unavoidable, please secure your own replacement substitute and inform your supervisor of the change
- I’m having issues with a coworker?
- Contact your lead or the Director
- I don’t know what to do or how to do this type of task?
- Contact your lead or the Director
3. Are these Paid Positions?
- Unfortunately, we currently don’t provide paid positions. Our internship positions are not eligible for any compensation or benefits.
4. What is the social media policy?
- Please do not spend time on social media during work hours.
- Please refrain from posting about your internship and our organization on social media without prior approval.
5. Do we have events planned for outside of the office?
- We do have events outside of the office.
- The workshops and other events in San Diego are sanctioned as part of your hours. You are encouraged to attend online sessions if you are unable to attend in person; these still count as part of your required intern hours.
6. How often should I check in with my supervisor?
- At least once a week. On your first day, you will be given a recurring meeting time with your team lead and the hiring manager.
7. What if I’m bored?
- Ask coworkers if they need help on any projects.
- Read the provided learning materials.
- Ask your lead for something to do!
8. What if I’m overwhelmed?
- Talk to your mentor to ensure you’re understanding the project expectations correctly.
- Talk to your lead to reevaluate expectations or talk about your workload.
9. When does my internship end and what happens when it’s over?
- Your internship ends in June or after the semester ends (typically six months).
- When your internship is over, you will complete an evaluation process with your lead and the hiring manager assigned to you. Your lead will be able to discuss the next steps with you. Once you have completed your internship. you are encouraged to apply for any open positions.
10. What happens if I break a rule or mess up on a project?
- Dont worry. Everyone makes mistakes. Interpret any course corrections as constructive criticism. Your lead may inform you of a mistake, but this is a learning opportunity for you and you should not feel as though you are in trouble.
- In extreme circumstances, you may have a meeting with the hiring team to discuss your understanding of organizational policies.