United States only$18.55 per hour working 15 hours a week. Internship is from 2/2/2026 -4/24/2026 Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking one part time Equine Protection Intern for the Companion Animals department. As a Equine Protection intern you will gain a deeper understanding of equine protection and policy, specifically horse soring, racing and slaughter. The intern will also gain experience researching, performing outreach and assisting ongoing campaigns. This internship is 12 weeks long, beginning in February and working remotely approximately 15 hours per week. Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in equine protection and animal welfare. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the creation of fact sheets, action alerts, testimony, letters to the editor and other items as needed to support equine protection legislation;
- Perform outreach to various segments of the equine protection community;
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled department meetings, as well as meetings focused on equine programs and policy, with internal colleagues and external consultants;
- Spearhead one independent project that will culminate in a presentation to our department;
- Complete knowledge building and professional development work, as assigned.
Learning Opportunities:
- Gain a deeper understanding of equine-related issues and how they intersect with the issues of animal protection legislation and advocacy;
- Develop structured mentor/mentee relationship(s) and network with other animal advocates;
- Strengthen research, writing, networking, public speaking and presentation, data compilation, organizational and time management skills;
- Learn how research assists policy work for equine-related issues;
- Learn about Humane World’s major positions, programs and mission.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to work in the United States;
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must have graduated high school;
• Meets one of the following:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university;
- High school or accredited college or university graduate who graduated within the last two years;
- Service member with an honorable discharge within two years of leaving the military;
- Previous experience in animal welfare preferred;
- Strong desire to learn about companion animal issues in animal welfare; in particular, equine protection issues;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong research, writing and critical thinking skills;
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Familiarity with other Microsoft 365 applications—particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint—and Airtable, helpful;
- Attentive to detail with a commitment to accuracy;
- Able to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential nature of some aspects of the work;
- Able to work well independently and use good judgment.
This internship is remote
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE iiiii
