Program and Operations- Partnerships Intern Spring 2026

Help connect LGBTQ+ people with life-saving, verified resources!

Submit your application here for consideration. See details below.

About InReach

We are InReach, a trans-led tech nonprofit building the world’s first open source verified LGBTQ+ resource platform. InReach is available on web (desktop and mobile), native iOS, and Android. Our vision is to ensure every trans and queer person has on-demand access to the safe resources they need to thrive. Over 420,000 people have used InReach to access verified LGBTQ+ resources.

About the Role

As a Partnerships Intern, you are not just supporting our outreach efforts. You are a vital part of expanding InReach’s reach and real-world impact. Our Partnerships Interns help build and strengthen relationships with the community organizations, service providers, and public institutions that make the InReach platform possible. We deeply value the time, skills, and lived experience each intern brings, and your work will directly shape how trans and queer people discover and access safe, affirming resources.

Through your outreach and partnership-building efforts, you will help connect:

• LGBTQ+ families fleeing hostile states to relocation assistance, legal support, mental health care, and gender-affirming services.
• LGBTQ+ young people experiencing isolation and housing insecurity to safe housing, food access, drop-in centers, and affirming community spaces.
• LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, refugees, and other immigrants to verified legal services, trauma-informed mental health care, and language-accessible support.
• Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) people to gender-affirming healthcare, support groups, legal aid, safe housing, and more.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community partnerships, nonprofit outreach, and LGBTQ+ and trans justice work while helping grow the reach of a critical, trans-led technology platform.

Internship Details

Spring 2026 Dates: Tuesday, January 20 – Friday, May 8, 2026

• Required hours per week: 10 (*interns can select their own hours–Monday through Friday–based on their schedule/time zone; all interns will use InReach\'s volunteer management system to log their hours for accountability)
• Location: Fully remote (from anywhere in the United States, Canada or Mexico)
• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. However, because we value the time and labor of our interns, we provide:
  • Support for academic credit and documentation for your institution.
  • Structured skills training equivalent to early-career professional development programs.
  • Eligibility for a detailed reference letter or LinkedIn endorsement upon successful completion.
  • Meaningful impact work that supports LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination, displacement, and crisis.
  • We acknowledge that unpaid work is a barrier for many people. We are committed to making this internship as accessible, flexible, and growth-oriented as possible.

• This intern will help expand awareness of InReach and strengthen relationships with organizations serving trans and queer communities.
• Represent InReach in introductory calls and platform demo meetings with LGBTQ+ community centers, public libraries, mutual aid groups, and other direct service providers.
• Conduct online research to identify affirming, trans-competent direct service providers and submit recommendations for inclusion on the free InReach platform (all submissions will be independently verified by InReach’s Resource Team).
• Support community outreach efforts by distributing InReach marketing materials online and, where applicable, in person.
• Identify and contact related websites, directories, and organizations to request link referrals that improve InReach’s search engine visibility (SEO).
• Maintain organized records of outreach efforts, contacts, and follow-ups using InReach’s systems.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure outreach aligns with InReach’s trauma-informed, community-centered values.

• Pursuing or have obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Reliable access to a computer and internet connection.
• Available for 10 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
• Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and eager to learn.
• Experience in program management, community outreach, and/or digital marketing is a plus.

At InReach, interns are teammates. We invest in your growth because the work you do has a direct, measurable impact on LGBTQ+ people seeking safety and support. During your time with us, you’ll gain:

Mission-Driven Experience: Direct involvement in LGBTQ+ rights, tech for good, and humanitarian response work.

Skill-Building & Mentorship: Ongoing support from staff, optional 1:1 coaching sessions, and feedback designed to help you grow.

Career Exposure: Insight into nonprofit operations, service provider networks, and platform-building inside a tech nonprofit.