CARE Student Intern Program

 Spring Quarter

• Week 3 – 5: Application submission period
  • Only complete applications through Handshake will be reviewed.
  • Applications open on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 and close on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

• Week 6-7: Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted
  • Candidates will be considered based on their knowledge, prior work/volunteer experiences, ability to work with professional staff, and alignment with CARE programming philosophy .
• Week 8-9: Applicants are notified
  • All candidates can expect to be notified by email regarding their application by the end of Week 9. 

Eligibility

CARE Internships are open to registered undergraduate students who will be attending UC San Diego for the 2026-2027 academic year without a leave of absence. The CARE Intern positions are open to students of all gender identities, majors, and backgrounds.

Students with prior conduct violations related to sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking will not be considered.

Attend an Info Session

Week 4 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 pm on Zoom. 

• Meeting ID: 958 4767 2566
• Password: 914529

Apply on Handshake (Handshake ID TBA)

Positions will be posted on Handshake during April of Spring Quarter 2026. Students must upload a resume and complete a questionnaire through Handshake by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Summer Training Dates

All student interns must be available to attend training on campus during the following dates: 

• Monday, August 17, 2026 to Friday, September 18, 2026 
• The hybrid weekly schedule will consist of 3 days from 10:00-3:00 pm and 1 day from 10:00-1:30 pm; detailed schedule TBD. 

Intern training will consist of team building activities, trainings from CARE staff and campus partners, as well as on the job training.

2026-2027 Internship Schedule

The internship schedule typically falls within business hours on Monday through Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with occasional work on evenings and weekends. CARE Interns must be available to attend staff meetings in accordance with the internship schedule. The internship schedule is created by CARE professional staff around CARE Interns’ class schedule. Applicants who accept the position must commit to keeping their work time free of commitments. Inability to complete hours during business hours may impact student employment eligibility.

What can I expect if I am offered the intern role? 

Interns are paid student staff who work 8-10 hours per week. Interns learn professional and job-related skills, teamwork, effective communication and a public health approach to prevent sexual and relationship violence. Interns learn the dynamics of a busy and fast-paced office environment as well as the professional etiquette needed to be successful in future employment positions.

Is the office understanding of my student schedule? 

Students are expected to work during business hours as well as have availability to work evenings and weekends. Academic success comes first and CARE at SARC takes a holistic approach to student staff supervision, keeping in mind the demands of student life while also holding high expectations and seeking to further develop each student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The internship schedule pauses in alignment with campus holidays, closures and breaks.

Do I have to have a specific major? 

CARE interns have a wide variety of personal and professional interests. Some have chosen to continue in violence prevention and advocacy whereas others have gone on to graduate and professional schools in their chosen career paths.

What are CARE Intern focus areas? 

Each student staff employed at CARE at SARC will have an area of focus for the duration of the academic year. See more information for each focus area below.

• Restorative Justice (RJ) Support Intern: Student staff will facilitate community building circles using restorative justice practices to engage in prevention education and build connected communities. 

• Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) Liaison Intern: Student staff will support prevention programs and outreach efforts connected to Sorority and Fraternity Life on campus. Student staff will also work closely with the Center for Student Involvement’s Sorority and Fraternity Life team.

How are applicants selected for each focus area? 

Applicants will identify which focus area is their first and second choice on the application. More details about each focus area will be listed in the job description. First choice focus areas are not guaranteed; CARE staff members will identify the best match based on the applicant pool.

2024-2025

“This internship was a great opportunity to learn how to engage with the UCSD community around topics of consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. I gained a lot of professional experience and was able to use my skills to support and plan fun and educational events on campus. I developed my confidence in educating others about prevention education topics through conversations at tabling events, Instagram posts, and class/club announcements.” - Maddie Bellis (she/her) 

“CARE at SARC’s Internship helped me gain a deeper understanding of what I wanted to do with my life. It empowered me as a survivor to advocate for my community.” - Jaime Hau-Reige (they/them)

2023-2024

“Working at CARE At SARC is such a wonderful experience and learning opportunity, both educational and professional. Truly a great workplace and I am going to miss the pro-staff.” - Nadia Sanchez (she/her)

“Working at CARE has become one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I learned a lot about myself and others. Additionally, I learned more about sexual violence, consent, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships through outreach events and through creating social media posts. This knowledge is very useful for when I or someone close to me might need support. All of the professional staff are so kind, and they made my internship experience very memorable.” - Paulina Enriquez Vazquez (she/her)

2022-2023

“The Intern Program of CARE at SARC is a great opportunity to expand your marketing skills while learning to use trauma-informed language. Though incredible resources are provided to you, putting forward your best self on all projects and outreach opportunities is important too!” - Nikoleta Kalas (they/them)

“Really recommend doing this intern program! I got the chance to participate in many campus events, connect with different people, and learn lots of useful sexual assault prevention knowledge. The whole team is supportive, communicative, and flexible. It’s really a fulfilling and enjoyable internship experience.” Yichen Yang (she/her)