Internships & Careers
Join a team building community agency through integrated systems of renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable social enterprise.
Why Work With Us?
Real-World Impact
Your work directly contributes to community transformation. You'll see the immediate and long-term results of systems-level interventions in real communities.
Mission-Driven Culture
Join a team of passionate, values-aligned professionals committed to social justice, sustainability, and community agency. We practice what we preach.
Interdisciplinary Team
Work alongside engineers, social workers, business strategists, and community organizers. Learn from diverse perspectives and develop cross-functional skills.
Professional Growth
Gain experience managing complex projects, coordinating across institutions, and navigating cross-cultural work. Build a portfolio that showcases impact.
Opportunities
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Student Internships
We offer semester-long and summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns work on real projects with measurable community impact—from energy systems design to digital tool development to market research.
Engineering Interns
Support solar microgrid design, system monitoring, and technical troubleshooting. Collaborate with university partners on research projects.
Business & Social Enterprise Interns
Conduct market research, develop financial models, and support cooperative professionalization efforts.
Software Development Interns
Build custom digital tools for cooperatives, from inventory systems to order management platforms.
Impact & Evaluation Interns
Design data collection systems, conduct community assessments, and analyze program outcomes.
Typical Internship:
• Duration: 10-16 weeks
• Location: Remote with option for field visits to Oaxaca
• Compensation: Stipend provided for most positions
• Requirements: Strong academic record, passion for social impact, relevant skills
Full-Time Staff Positions
As we scale our programs, we periodically hire for full-time roles in program management, technical coordination, fundraising, and operations. These positions are based remotely or in Oaxaca, depending on the role.
Current Open Positions: We do not currently have open full-time positions, but check back regularly as we grow.
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Volunteer & Pro Bono Support
We welcome skilled volunteers and pro bono professionals who want to contribute their expertise. Opportunities include technical consulting, financial modeling, website development, grant writing, and more.
Volunteer commitments are typically 5-10 hours per month for 3-6 months. This is a great way to contribute if you have limited availability but valuable skills.
Independent Study & Research Credits
Students can earn academic credit by conducting research or project work with Weaving Partnerships. We provide project supervision, field site access, and academic mentorship.
Work with your faculty advisor to design a research project aligned with our programs. We support undergraduate theses, graduate research, and capstone projects.
How to Apply
For Internships:
Email your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample to internships@weavingpartnerships.org. In your cover letter, explain your interest in our work and which program area (energy, agriculture, social enterprise) aligns best with your skills.
For Full-Time Positions:
When positions are open, we post detailed job descriptions with application instructions. Follow the specific application process outlined in each job posting.
For Volunteer Opportunities:
Email a description of your skills and availability to volunteer@weavingpartnerships.org. We'll match you with projects that need your expertise.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you're a student, professional, or skilled volunteer, there's a place for you on our team. Let's build community resilience together.
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Building community agency through integrated systems of renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable social enterprise.
Operating in rural Oaxaca, Mexico since 2000
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