Leadership That Makes a Difference!

Get paid to lead, learn, serve, and grow with Freedom School Partners.

Our Summer Internship Program gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to build leadership skills, gain professional experience, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of K–8 scholars.

This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Internship!

As a Servant Leader Intern, you’re not simply helping out. You’re stepping into a leadership role where you’ll teach, mentor, support, and inspire K–8 scholars throughout their Freedom School experience.

And you won’t be expected to figure it out alone. 

What You’ll Get

Paid Summer Internship

Gain meaningful experience while earning a paycheck.

Professional Development

Develop leadership and workplace skills for your future.

Support Scholar Growth

Help scholars build confidence and a love for reading.

Community & Connections

Grow your network with interns, educators, and partners.

Lead Enriching Activities

Spark joy and curiosity through hands-on learning experiences.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Become a Servant Leader Intern

Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) serve as classroom leaders, mentors, and role models during the six-week Freedom School program. View the Job Description.

  • Lead classroom activities
  • Support scholars throughout the day
  • Build meaningful relationships
  • Encourage a love of reading & learning
Start Your Application!

Support as a Site Administrative Intern

Site Administrative Interns (SAIs) support daily site operations and administrative tasks during the six-week Freedom School program. View the Job Description.

  • Manage communications & records
  • Lead administrative tasks
  • Coordinate schedules & volunteers
  • Serve as a leader on site
Start Your Application!

Become a Servant Leader Intern

Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) serve as classroom leaders, mentors, and role models during the six-week Freedom School program. View the Job Description.

  • Lead classroom activities
  • Support scholars throughout the day
  • Build meaningful relationships
  • Encourage a love of reading & learning
Start Your Application!

Support as a Site Administrative Intern

Site Administrative Interns (SAIs) support daily site operations and administrative tasks during the six-week Freedom School program. View the Job Description.

  • Manage communications & records
  • Lead administrative tasks
  • Coordinate schedules & volunteers
  • Serve as a leader on site
Start Your Application!

Application Process

Candidates must submit their resume and complete a one-way video interview using the SLI application form. ➜

Resume Requirements

You’ll introduce yourself through your resume and a few video submissions. You’ll need to be camera ready when submitting your application. A resume is required and must be uploaded in PDF format.

Application Confirmation

Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email verifying that your resume was submitted successfully.

Next Steps

Within two weeks, we’ll contact you to share an update on your application and let you know whether you’ll be invited to an in-person interview. If you’re selected, you’ll receive an email to confirm your interview time.