Young Leaders Internship Program

We, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition of Seattle, select excited high school students to aid in event planning for MLK Day 2026. The Coalition is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since 1982, the coalition has planned events for the holiday weekend, which include a march, rally, job fair, community meal, and civic-minded workshops. 

Interns have the opportunity to participate and influence the planning process, to meet some of Seattle's civil rights leaders (who were key in getting more fair laws in the 1960s and beyond), and to work directly with the activists currently leading the Coalition. 

Candidate Requirements:

• High school student

• Passion for social justice

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Leadership abilities

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Basic familiarity with email and Zoom

Preferred (Not required) Skills: 

• Marketing and communication

• Creative design and graphics

• photography and videography 

Responsibilities

• Attend all coalition meetings: meetings are held every other Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM.

• Participate in one subcommittee: candidate must be reachable via email. They will be expected to work with the committee of their choice, offering feedback and suggestions

• Deliver one project with guidance: project examples are described above

• Interns MUST be able to dedicate up to 4 hours maximum a week

• Dependent on applicant skill sets, there may be additional role opportunities that will be communicated by the Executive Leadership Team

Application Requirements and Instructions

With every application, the scholar MUST include:

• A cover letter no longer than 300 words, introducing yourself and describing your interest in the position and organization as well as a list of any current technical, people, and creative skills you may have.

• One professional or academic reference

• One personal reference

• (Optional) A resume detailing other relevant experience and/or accolades

2025-2026 Applications are CLOSED.