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 16, 2025 and close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

• 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 UCSD for the 2025-2026 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 22, 2025 from 12-1 pm on Zoom. 

• Meeting ID: 936 9275 1549
• Password: 999919

Apply on Handshake (ID TBA)

Positions will be posted on Handshake during April of Spring Quarter 2025. Students must upload a resume and complete a questionnaire through Handshake by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Summer Training Dates: 

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

• Monday, August 18, 2025 to Friday, September 12, 2025 (2 weeks)

Intern training will consist of presentations from CARE staff, campus partners, as well as on the job training through office hours and representing CARE at Orientation and Welcome Week events. 

*There may be a possibility where interns may be required to support during one weekend

2025-2026 Weekly Meetings

All student interns must commit to attending weekly meetings during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters that align with the Internship Schedule (TBD).

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

Interns are paid student staff who work 10-15 hours per week. Interns learn professional expectations, job-related skills, and the importance of teamwork, effective communication, and understanding personality/work styles. 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 nights 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.

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.