Tides is committed to providing learning opportunities for talented individuals who want to explore new professional skills and challenges in the nonprofit sector. Because of this commitment to current and future nonprofit leadership, Tides invests in a robust internship program. We want to support you and others in your personal explorations in the nonprofit sector as well as support you in your formal educational and professional volunteer experience.

The internship program provides the selected candidate with a structured teaching/learning environment to enhance her/his academic or professional learning with practical experience and create meaningful work as a volunteer.

2009 Tides Internships

Internships may vary from 2 weeks to 3 months and may be combined with one or more projects. Schedules/hours for internship are flexible, depending on the hiring manager. Some internship may be paid. When applying, please state your area(s) of interest. If you don't see something here that interests you please notify us regarding your areas of interest.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: You may email your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in working with Tides. To be considered for one or more projects that are particularly exciting to you please include the Project Title(s) in the subject heading and include a summary of why you are interested in that particular area. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to intern(at)tides.org.

For all projects, Interns will work with executives, managers and staff throughout Tides. Interns will learn about Tides and have an opportunity to influence the future course of these innovative nonprofit organizations.

Internship Location:

Tides National Office

The Presidio
PO Box 29198
San Francisco, CA 94129
Tel: 415.561.1564
intern(at)tides.org


Our work environment offers casual dress, a National Park Setting, walk to Crissy Field and Golden Gate Bridge, ample parking, mission and values based organization, YMCA & Pool within walking distance, flexible work schedules (Manager's Discretion), Bike storage, shower facility and lockers.