Internship Opportunities
The Career Accelerator partners with employers across industries to connect Lewis & Clark students with high-impact, paid internship experiences.
These opportunities are designed to provide hands-on learning, professional mentorship, and meaningful skill development that align with your academic and career goals. Many roles are sourced directly through employer partnerships and are structured to ensure students gain real-world experience in supportive, career-building environments.
Current Internship Opportunities
Lara Media Community Outreach & Marketing Internship (Summer 2026)
Lara Media is is the largest Latina-owned firm in the Pacific Northwest and specializes in “Transcreation,” the art of adapting a message from one language and culture to another while maintaining its original intent, style, and tone.
This is a high-impact opportunity for one Lewis & Clark student to work at the intersection of equity and media. You will help clients like government agencies and nonprofits reach BIPOC communities through authentic, human-centered design. You will work directly with the Outreach and Creative teams to ensure that public information (about health, transportation, or the environment) actually reaches the people who need it most.
As an Intern, you will focus on:
- Bilingual Content Development: Assisting in the “transcreation” of marketing materials for social media, print, and radio.
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Intercept Outreach: Joining the team at community hubs, markets, and events to conduct surveys and gather feedback from Spanish-speaking and BIPOC residents.
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Public Relations Support: Drafting press releases and media kits targeted at ethnic media outlets across the Pacific Northwest.
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Market Analysis: Using Lara Media’s proprietary research methods to help clients understand the barriers facing diverse communities.
- Duration: 12 weeks, May 25 - August 14, 2026.
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Schedule: 20 hours per week; primarily on-site at the NE Broadway office with frequent field visits.
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Direct Mentorship: Daily collaboration with Account Managers and the Outreach Director.
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Final Project: Development of a “Culturally Responsive Campaign Brief” for a real-world Lara Media client.
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Compensation: $19-23 per hour, depending on experience.
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Academic Credit: Student will complete a CDEV internship course for academic credit.
- Cultural Responsiveness: A natural ability to navigate different cultural norms with humility and respect.
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Strategic Writing: Ability to write clearly for different audiences, from formal government reports to social media captions.
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Public Interaction: High energy and comfort level engaging with strangers in a community setting.
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Bilingual Proficiency: Professional-level Spanish (written and verbal) is highly preferred given the agency’s core focus.
- Academic Background: Open to all Lewis & Clark College majors. World Languages, International Affairs, and Rhetoric and Media Studies students are encouraged to apply.
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Commitment to Equity: A personal or academic interest in social justice and economic empowerment for marginalized groups.
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Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Office, and major social media platforms.
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Requirements: Must have reliable transportation for local outreach events.
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Eligibility: Must be 18+ with authorization to work in the U.S. (appropriate status to complete a paid internship as an international student meets this requirement)
Click here to apply by Friday, April 17, 11:59 PM PST.
Wonderfil Marketing Internship (Summer 2026)
Wonderfil is a sustainability-focused startup developing autonomous refill technology that allows people to refill everyday liquid and cream products—like soap, shampoo and detergent—into any container. By replacing single-use packaging with a scalable, tech-enabled refill system, Wonderfil aims to reduce plastic waste while lowering distribution costs. This internship supports the launch of Wonderfil refill stations and the development of a campus ambassador (“Wonderfiliate”) program at Lewis & Clark.
This is a hands-on opportunity for one Lewis & Clark student to help execute a real-world product launch, contribute to sustainability-focused marketing efforts and collaborate with an early-stage mission-driven startup. The intern will work closely with Wonderfil’s marketing team to build awareness, engage students and gather insights to support campus rollout and future expansion.
As an Intern, you will focus on:
- Campus Ambassador Program: Helping launch and grow the “Wonderfiliate” student ambassador initiative at Lewis & Clark.
- Marketing Content Creation: Developing engaging content across social media, email and on-campus channels.
- Campus Activation: Supporting outreach and engagement efforts to ensure a successful Wonderfil launch.
- Brand Messaging: Collaborating with the Wonderfil team on messaging and student engagement strategies.
- User Insights: Gathering feedback to inform product development and future campus rollouts.
- Research & Strategy Support: Assisting with conference and speaking engagement preparation, including policy research and impact projections.
- Duration: Summer 2026 (flexible; approximately 15–20 hours per week).
- Location: Ideally in person at Wonderfil HQ in Santa Cruz, CA; remote option available.
- Mentorship: Direct collaboration with Wonderfil’s marketing team and leadership.
- Compensation: $2,500 stipend.
- Academic Credit: Student may enroll in a CDEV internship course for academic credit.
- Strategic Communication: Strong writing and messaging skills for different audiences.
- Creativity & Initiative: Ability to generate engaging marketing ideas and content.
- Collaboration: Comfort working with a small startup team.
- Sustainability Mindset: Interest in environmental impact and reducing waste.
- Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
- Academic Background: Open to all Lewis & Clark majors.
- Technical Skills: Experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred.
- Social Media Knowledge: Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
- Personal Interest: Passion for sustainability and mission-driven work.
- Work Style: Organized, proactive and creative.
- Hands-on experience launching a sustainability-focused technology on campus.
- Real-world marketing and brand-building experience.
- Exposure to an early-stage startup environment.
- Opportunity to make a tangible environmental impact
Click here to apply by Sunday, May 3, 11:59 PM PST.
Pacific Seafood Internships (Summer 2026)
Pacific Seafood is currently recruiting for a range of opportunities, including internships and positions for graduating seniors. Screening interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Click here to learn more and apply.
After applying, email careers@lclark.edu to let us know. We’ll share your name with our employer partner who can help elevate your application with the hiring team.
Past Internship Opportunities
Albina Music Trust Internship (Summer 2026)
A unique, hands-on opportunity for two Lewis & Clark students to participate in the preservation of Portland’s Black cultural history. Albina Music Trust (AMT) is offering a summer internship focused on the digital preservation of community media, providing students with professional training in archival standards, ethnomusicology, and community stewardship.
Working under the guidance of AMT’s archival team, interns will support operations of a digital repository that documents the musical and social legacies of Portland’s historic Albina district. This role is ideal for students interested in music history and library sciences, offering direct experience in how community media and stories are organized and shared for future generations. Interns will work in a collaborative environment that values technical precision as much as ethical engagement.
As a Community Archive Intern, you will gain experience across:
- Digital Preservation: Learning professional workflows for digitizing media formats such as vinyl, open reel audio tapes, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, photography, and large-format printed materials.
- Data Stewardship: Applying strict archival naming conventions and metadata tagging to ensure collection discoverability.
- Collection Development: Assisting in the intake of new materials and maintaining the integrity of the AMT’s community archive.
- Technical Auditing: Conducting quality control checks on digital assets to ensure long-term file viability.
- Duration: 11 weeks, running from May 18 through July 27, 2026.
- Schedule: 12–16 hours per week (approx. 135 hours total). Tuesdays and Thursdays are the preferred working days. All work will take place at AMT’s archive facility, located in inner North Portland.
- Professional Growth: Includes direct mentorship from AMT archivists and exposure to Portland’s historic arts community.
- Compensation: Students will receive $18.00 per hour.
- Academic Credit: Student will complete a CDEV internship course for academic credit.
- Acute Attention to Detail: Precision in file naming, metadata entry, and handling fragile historical materials.
- Strong Organization: Ability to manage multiple digital assets across various stages of the archival lifecycle.
- Collaborative Spirit: A demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers, mentors, and community members.
- Technical Aptitude: Comfort learning new software and hardware, including scanners and audio interfaces.
- Current L&C Student: Open to any major; a 3.0 GPA or better is required.
- Reliability: A proven track record of excellent attendance and professional consistency.
- Mission Alignment: An interest in Black history, Portland’s urban development, or musical preservation.
- Eligibility: Must be 18+ with authorization to work in the U.S. (appropriate status to complete a paid internship as an international student meets this requirement).
Albina Music Trust is a Black-led cultural heritage organization dedicated to preserving and activating Portland’s Black musical legacy. We are committed to equitable access to opportunities and to supporting the next generation of cultural workers connected to this history.
We strongly encourage applicants who bring lived experience, community knowledge, or a demonstrated commitment to Black communities, Black music, and culturally responsive archival practice to apply.
Click here to apply by Friday, April 3 at 11:59pm PST.
Legend Capital Summer Analyst Internship (Summer 2026)
The intern will work directly under Adam Merino (BA ’05)—Lewis & Clark Trustee, Bates Center Advisory Board Member, and one of the nation’s top-ranked wealth advisors, recognized by Forbes, Barron’s, Business Insider, and On Wall Street Magazine. This role offers unmatched exposure to how institutional-quality investment thinking is applied to ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs.
Legend Capital Advisors is offering a Summer 2026 internship designed to replicate the experience of being a full-time analyst at a leading Multi-Family Office and SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). This is an immersive opportunity to learn how sophisticated capital is deployed, protected, and compounded across generations—at the intersection of capital markets, portfolio management, and complex wealth planning strategies.
Legend Capital operates with the intensity and standards of a high-performing investment firm—fast, focused, and highly collaborative. Interns work alongside professionals who combine the precision of Wall Street with the creativity and strategic complexity of advising founders, executives, and multi-generational families.
You’ll be trusted with meaningful work, expected to think critically, and given direct visibility into live decisions that shape real portfolios and long-term financial outcomes. This is not a “shadowing” internship. It’s a real analyst-level experience that challenges students to operate in a professional investment environment, build sharp technical skills, and learn how elite advisory firms serve clients at the highest level.
As a Summer Analyst, you will gain experience across:
- Public and Private markets and macro-driven themes
- Portfolio construction, risk management, and performance analysis
- Private investment and venture capital diligence frameworks
- Advanced wealth planning strategies (tax, trusts, estate structures, charitable planning)
- High-touch family office service and client deliverables
- Duration: 10 weeks, running from June 1 through August 7, 2026.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, on-site in New York City 4-5 days per week
- Role Simulation: The program replicates the responsibilities of a full-time analyst.
- Professional Growth: Includes dedicated mentoring and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Compensation: Student will receive the equivalent of $25 per hour compensation from Legend Capital, processed through Parker Dewey as the employer of record.
- Housing: Student will receive a $2500 stipend through the Career Accelerator toward housing costs.
- Academic Coursework: Student will complete a CDEV internship course for academic credit with fees covered by the Career Accelerator.
- Effective workload management.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize work, and take direction from multiple team members.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Capability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.
- Basic understanding of financial planning and investment concepts.
- Familiarity with estate planning and tax principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Lewis & Clark College, ideally a current junior at the time of application.
- Demonstrates an extraordinary client service attitude.
- Team player who can assist, mentor, and inspire others.
- Upholds high standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding client and firm matters.
- Must be 18+ with authorization to work in the U.S
Signal Group Public Affairs Internship (Summer 2026)
Signal Group is offering a full-time Summer 2026 internship preparing students for careers in Public Relations, Communications, Media, Marketing, Public Affairs, Political Strategy and other related fields. This is an immersive opportunity to learn how influence is built and policy is shaped—operating at the vital intersection of government relations, strategic communications, and digital advocacy.
The intern will work with the Signal Group team led by CEO Blake Androff (BA ’04)—a seasoned D.C. strategist with a distinguished career spanning the Department of the Interior and Capitol Hill. This role offers unmatched exposure to how sophisticated advocacy strategies are developed for corporations, nonprofits, policymakers, and coalitions.
A rare, high-impact opportunity for one Lewis & Clark student to gain real experience inside a premier public affairs and strategic communications firm engaged in government and policy work at the highest levels in the United States capital of Washington, DC.
Signal Group operates with the intensity of the D.C. news cycle—fast-paced, intellectually rigorous, and highly collaborative. Interns work alongside professionals who combine the tactical precision of a campaign with the creative strategy of a top-tier agency. You’ll be trusted with meaningful work and given direct visibility into how national conversations are influenced.
As a Summer Intern, you will gain experience across:
- Public Affairs & Advocacy: Navigating the legislative and regulatory landscape in Washington.
- Strategic Communications: Drafting high-level messaging, press releases, and digital content.
- Research & Analysis: Monitoring floor proceedings, hearings, and media coverage to brief client teams.
- Media Relations: Understanding the mechanics of pitching stories and managing brand reputation.
- Integrated Strategy: Collaborating across Signal’s policy and communications practices to solve complex client challenges.
- Duration: 13 weeks, running from June 1 through August 28, 2026 (with the potential to adjust the end date given L&C’s fall start date of August 31).
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, on-site in Washington, D.C.
- Professional Growth: Includes dedicated mentoring and networking within the Signal Group ecosystem.
- Compensation: Student will receive $18 per hour as a paid employee of Signal Group.
- Housing: Student will receive a $2,500 stipend through the Career Accelerator toward housing costs.
- Academic Coursework: Student will complete a CDEV internship course for academic credit with fees covered by the Career Accelerator.
- Effective Workload Management: Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong Communication: Exceptional writing skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
- Acute Attention to Detail: Precision in research, drafting copy, and client deliverables.
- Multitasking: Ability to pivot between diverse client needs and take direction from various practice leads.
- Analytical Skills: Capability to synthesize political developments into actionable insights.
- Curiosity: A deep interest in how the government, media, and public sectors interact.
- Digital Literacy: Proficiency in research tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current L&C Student: Ideally a junior at the time of application.
- Client Service Mindset: A proactive attitude and dedication to delivering high-quality work.
- Team Player: A collaborative approach, eager to assist and learn from a high-performing team.
- Professional Integrity: Upholds the highest ethical standards and maintains strict confidentiality.
- Eligibility: Must be 18+ with authorization to work in the U.S. (appropriate status to complete a paid internship as an international student meets this requirement)
African American Alliance for Homeownership Social Media Marketing Intern (Spring 2026)
This paid internship offers the opportunity to create digital content, support community-focused programs, and gain hands-on marketing experience. A Lewis & Clark student previously held this role and did such a strong job that AAAH has reached out to us again to recruit their next intern!
organization in Portland, Oregon. We are a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
approved Housing Counseling Agency with HUD-certified counselors providing first-time homebuyer and foreclosure prevention services to the public. In recent years, AAAHhas expanded its services to support homeowners seeking estate plans, resource navigation, home repairs, and energy efficiency upgrades. Collectively, our programs help families, Obtain, Retain, Maintain, and Sustain their homes.
- Enrolled in Undergrad or Graduate program and returning for the Spring 2026 semester
- Strong marketing skills and the ability to capture AAAH’s activity and translate it into marketability a useful and productive way
- Working knowledge of graphic design or content creation software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar tools
- Strong collaborative and people skills and an eagerness to learn through hands on experience
- Proficiency with various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more
- Reliable transportation
- The Marketing Intern at AAAH will conduct market research while developing content for AAAH’s specific programs
- This position will primarily consist of content creation through various platforms, market research, event assistance and other marketing activities
- The internship opportunity will allow the successful candidate to bring creative marketing strategies to our organization while having the potential to grow within our organization
- Present content creation to internship coordinator and participate in special projects as needed or requested
leaders, and many others. The candidate will be responsible for content creation, developing marketing strategies, and documenting the AAAH experience. At AAAH we take pride in serving underserved communities, whether it is through our culturally specific classes, housing counseling, home retention or foreclosure and prevention. Through this internship the selected candidate will assist us in taking the next step in reaching our clients. We hope to reach more of the underserved communities to make them aware of AAAH services.
Career Accelerator is located in Fowler Student Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
email jhewa@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7371
Director Joe Hewa
Career Accelerator
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219
