2024
National Partnership for Women and Families
Grace spent the summer in our nation’s capital learning how advocacy work translates to action as a congressional relations and social impact intern.
Rutgers Scarlet Service Stories
This past summer, 150 students worked alongside state and national policymakers, tackled issues of food insecurity, provided guidance for at-risk youth and made a difference in many other ways through Scarlet Service.
Now in its third year, the program establishes civic engagement as a critical component of higher education and forges a path toward appreciating each other’s differences, restoring civil discourse and serving the common good.
President Jonathan Holloway created the program because he believes Rutgers should be a leader in its commitment to public service. “Students will work for nonprofits, serve the broader community and gain the opportunity to learn about people who are unlike themselves – who face different struggles and come from different backgrounds, countries, races or religions,” he said.
Participating in this program will make our students better citizens and our world a better place.
President Jonathan Holloway
Meet the Interns
2024
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tejas interned for the federal agency this summer, supporting a machine-learning model that turns survey responses into quantitative data.
2024
SuitUp
Mirely worked with teens during her summer internship, helping them increase their career readiness by connecting them with corporate leaders for the chance to compete.
2024
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
Quincy was a professional exchange intern this summer, working to connect global delegates with Philadelphia nonprofits and businesses to bolster the city’s international presence.
2023
Five Loaves Food Pantry
Ryan spent his internship helping to develop dietary health programs, research grant opportunities and update the organization's computer system.
2023
Trust for the National Mall
Amanda spent her internship in Washington, D.C., where she helped interview, train and onboard new volunteers, write newsletters and assist with events.
2023
Institute of International Education
Santiago worked in the nation's capital during his internship as an outreach and recruitment intern for the Fulbright program.
2023
New York Legal Assistance Group’s LGBTQ Law Project
Yiraldo spent the summer working as an interpreter and paralegal with mostly queer and transgender Latino clients seeking name changes and/or asylum.
2023
League of Women Voters
Sebastian spent the summer working with staff and volunteers, designing social media and other tools for nonpartisan outreach to Gen Z and other young voters.
About Rutgers Scarlet Service
Through Rutgers Scarlet Service, undergraduates from all campuses are selected for internship experiences at public service-oriented nonprofit organizations and direct-service government offices. Students gain hands-on experience addressing national issues including public health, infrastructure, education and the environment while developing a better understanding of themselves and building relationships with others. Participating students receive stipends and take related 3-credit courses.
The program began in the summer of 2022 with 100 students interning in and around New Jersey. Rutgers Scarlet Service has already grown to include an additional cohort in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of American government, politics and public leadership.