Turn your interests into experience. Build your future.
Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? The BCLA Summer Internship Program connects Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts students with meaningful summer internship opportunities across Los Angeles.
Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures, students gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and explore potential career paths.
Whether you are interested in communications, public service, research, business, advocacy, community engagement, or sustainability, there are opportunities to help you connect your academic interests with real-world experience.
Scroll down to explore internship opportunities by category.
Program at a Glance
- $4,500 Student Award: While completing 240 internship hours, each participating intern receives a $4,500 award to help offset summer living expenses.
- Summer Internship Funding: Once hired, all interns must apply for CPD Summer Internship Funding. It requires an offer letter from the internship host site.
- Internship Course: ICLA 2100/6100 Interns must enroll in credit/no credit asynchronous summer internship course.
- Summer Experience: Internships take place between mid-May and mid-August.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Opportunities may be in-person, hybrid, or remote, depending on the host organization.
- Meaningful Professional Experience: Work alongside professionals and contribute to projects that make an impact.
Explore Internship Opportunities
Explore the available positions below. Each opportunity offers a different way to apply your academic interests, develop professional skills, and gain valuable experience.
Select an internship title to view its job description and learn more about the position.
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- 826LA: Programs Intern (In-Person)
- 826LA: Communications and Events Intern (In-Person)
- 826LA: Finance and General Operations Intern (In-Person)
- 826LA: Community Engagement Intern (In-Person)
- Ability First: Grant Development Intern (Hybrid)
- Ability First: Human Resources Intern (Hybrid)
- Happy Trails for Kids: Program Evaluation Intern (Hybrid)
- View Park Wellness Collective: Program and Workshop Coordinator Intern (In-Person)
- Chrysalis: Grants Administration Intern (Hybrid)
- Chrysalis: Employment Specialist Intern (Hybrid – 4 days in office)
- Chrysalis: Non-Profit Marketing Database Intern (Hybrid)
- Chrysalis: Volunteer & Program Intern (Hybrid)
- Chrysalis: Social Enterprise Intern (Hybrid)
- Chrysalis: HR Intern (Hybrid)
- Game Changers Leadership Institute: Program Coordinator Intern (In-Person)
- I Have a Dream Foundation, LA: Executive Office Intern (In-Person)
- Inner Sparks: Camp Programs Intern (Hybrid)
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Explore opportunities to support local government initiatives, public policy, and community programs.
- City of Santa Monica: Human Services Division Fellow, Youth and Family Initiatives (Hybrid)
- City of Santa Monica: Human Services Division Fellow, Data Analytics and Homelessness Prevention (Hybrid)
- City of Santa Monica: Homelessness Prevention Initiatives Division Fellow (Hybrid)
- City of Santa Monica: Santa Monica Housing Authority Fellow (Hybrid)
- City of Santa Monica: Juvenile Diversion Fellow (Hybrid)
- City of Santa Monica: Office of Sustainability Fellow (Hybrid)
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- Ability First: Social Media Marketing Intern
- Playa Vista Parks & Landscape Corporation (PVPAL): Social Media and Events Intern (In-Person)
- FELR: Social Media and Brand Content Intern (Remote)
- 211LA: Marketing Coordinator (Remote)
- L. Norwood & Associates: Communications Intern (Hybrid)
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Playa Vista Institute: Research and Operations Intern (Hybrid)
LMU Center for Urban Resilience (CURes): Environmental Studies Research Assistant Intern (In-Person) -
- A New Way of Life: Policy Advocacy and Research Intern (In-Person)
- A New Way of Life: Legal Clinic Intern (In-Person)
- Fore Women: Advocacy Intern (Hybrid)
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View Park Wellness Collective: Entrepreneurial Development Assistant (In- Person)
Why Apply to a Summer Internship?
A summer internship is more than a résumé builder. It is an opportunity to explore your interests, discover your strengths, and begin building the professional relationships that can help shape your future.
By participating, you can:
- Earn money while gaining experience: Receive a financial award while developing valuable professional skills.
- Explore career possibilities: Discover how your liberal arts education translates into different industries and career paths.
- Build your professional network: Connect with employers, industry professionals, and potential mentors.
- Strengthen your career readiness: Develop communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and other skills employers value.
- Experience Los Angeles: Take advantage of the city's diverse professional, cultural, and creative communities.
How to Get Started
Interested in participating? The first step is to complete the BCLA Summer Internship Interest Form.
Step 1: Complete the Interest Form
Tell us about your interests, career goals, and the types of internship experiences you would like to explore.
Step 2: Explore Available Opportunities
Review the internship descriptions and identify positions that align with your interests, skills, and professional goals.
Step 3: Internship Matching
Students will be considered for available opportunities based on their interests, qualifications, and alignment with host organization needs.
Step 4: Interviews and Selection
Selected students will have the opportunity to interview with prospective host organizations as part of the placement process.
Need Help With Your Resume or Cover Letter?
Preparing to apply? Career and Professional Development (CPD) offers resources and personalized support to help you create a strong resume and cover letter that showcase your skills, experiences, and qualifications.
Questions?
We're here to help you navigate the process and explore opportunities that align with your interests and career goals.
Sylvia Bier
Bellarmine Summer Fellows Internship Program
Career and Professional Development
Email: Sylvia.bier@lmu.edu