Internship Program

A structured, values-driven opportunity for trans and gender-diverse youth and young adults to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit and community work.

Why Intern With Us

Have you ever wanted to intern with TransFamily Support Services? The TFSS Internship Program is a structured, values-driven opportunity for trans and gender-diverse youth and young adults to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit and community work.

Interns support departments such as Outreach, Advocacy, and Marketing, learning practical skills while contributing to projects that uplift our community. Each cohort is mentored by TFSS staff, with individualized goals and guidance to help interns grow both personally and professionally.

Outreach

Focus on community engagement, event coordination, and volunteer support. They help plan and staff events like Pride and Boo Bash, connect with community partners, and ensure people know about the services TFSS offers.

Advocacy

Help advance policy and awareness efforts at the local, county, and state levels. They support campaigns that promote trans rights in schools and the broader community, helping the advocacy team with research, organization, and outreach.

Marketing

Help share TFSS’s message with the world. They create social media content, share educational campaigns, contribute to newsletters, and brainstorm ways to reach more families and community members.

We especially encourage trans and gender-diverse youth to apply. You don’t need prior experience or to have everything figured out, just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn!

Cohort Schedule

Cohort 1:

January–May

Cohort 2:

May–August
(Pride-focused)

Cohort 3:

Sept.–December
(Boo Bash-focused)

What to Expect

Internships are 4 months long, with an expected 5–10 hours per week, unpaid.

This internship is remote and participants can be located anywhere in the US with optional in-person opportunities in San Diego, California.

  • Attend weekly TFSS staff meetings
  • Join intern check-ins with the Intern Program Lead
  • Participate in supervision meetings and collaborative projects
  • Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities

Applications for our January 2026 cohort are now closed

We encourage you to check back in April when our applications for Cohort 2 open.

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