College Intern - The Pangea Network

The Pangea Network is looking for dedicated and passionate college interns for its annual Young Women’s Leadership Challenge (YWLC) program. Intern tasks include attending training sessions for the YWLC conference, program management, event planning, fundraising, administrative tasks, and mentoring students.

We are seeking college interns to organize and facilitate the 2026 Young Women’s Leadership Challenge in-person 6-day conference. YWLC is a year-long program designed to empower high school girls in a holistic way. The program starts with an intensive leadership conference, led by interns, which will take place at Rice University and St. Edward's University. The conference is followed by ongoing mentorship, monthly online workshops, and the creation and execution of a community service project.

*Note - This application requires a recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor, or coach.

DEADLINE TO APPLY AS A COLLEGE INTERN: April 17, 2026
What does the YWLC College Intern Application entail?

Applicants will need to submit basic demographic information, extracurricular activities, 7 short essay questions, and provide a resume and letter of recommendation. Applicants will also need to list 2 references who may be contacted as part of the intern selection process.

The Pangea Network is looking for dedicated and passionate interns to lead its annual Young Women's Leadership Challenge (YWLC) program.

When/What: mid-May through August; interns will dedicate up to 150 hours to work with a highly collaborative team in-person.

Who: College students interested in women empowerment, social sciences, international affairs, non-profit management, and/or social entrepreneurship

Where: Each of these cities will have 20 available intern positions:

Houston, TX

Austin, TX

About YWLC:

YWLC is a year-long program designed to empower high school girls in a holistic way. Starting with an intensive summer leadership conference, powered by interns, we facilitate ongoing mentorship, monthly online meetings, and the creation and execution of a community service project.

Intern Tasks:

Attend trainings for YWLC summer conference - you will be trained on how to administer and facilitate a leadership conference. You will learn and rehearse each session and activity of the conference

Program Management - learn how a non-profit organizes a leadership program from recruitment to fundraising to implementation

Event Planning - learn all the details that go into creating an exceptional experience for high school students

Administrative Tasks - organize conference supplies and be proactive with tasks pre, during, and post conference sessions

We have internship opportunities in Houston, TX, and Austin, TX.

All Intern Training sessions are mandatory. See schedule below:

In-Person

Zoom

Houston Team	Austin Team
Wednesday 5/13 9am-12pm
Tuesday 5/19 10am-4pm
Wednesday 5/20 10am-4pm
Wednesday 5/27 11:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday 6/2 10am-12pm
Wednesday 6/3 10am-3pm	Friday 6/12 12:30-5:30pm
Tuesday 6/9 10am-3pm	Friday 6/19 12:30-5:30pm
Thursday 6/11 10am-3pm	Saturday 6/20 10am-3pm
Tuesday 6/16 10am-3pm	Friday 6/26 12:30-5:30pm
Wednesday 6/17 10am-3pm	Monday 6/29 10am-12pm
Thursday 6/18 10am-3pm

Conference Dates
Houston Week 1	Houston Week 2	Austin
Monday 6/22 6:30am-5pm	Monday 7/13 6:30am-5pm	Monday 7/6 6:30am-5pm
Tuesday 6/23-Saturday 6/27 8am-5pm Daily	Tuesday 7/14-Saturday 7/18 8am-5pm Daily	Tuesday 7/7-Saturday 7/11 8am-5pm Daily

Summer Internship May - August

As a Summer Intern, in addition to all conference responsibilities, you’ll work remotely on a report of the survey data collected from the conference. You’ll analyze the YWLC pre- and post-conference data to find insights, best practices, trends, and areas for improvement. This extension will take 5-6 hours per week, with findings to be reported to the Pangea team the week of August 24th, 2026.

STIPEND

Interns who successfully complete the internship will receive a $250 stipend per conference worked.

To be considered for the internship, please send your application in by April 17th, 2026.

If the deadline has passed, please email kate@thepangeanetwork.org.

Which city/conference do you want to intern for?*
Name*
First Last
Age*
Please enter a number from 10 to 30.
Birthdate*
Month
Day
Year
School*
*Current school you are attending
Year*
*Current year in college (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior)
GPA*
*Current grade point average
Extracurricular Activities*
*Please list all extracurricular activities, hobbies, leadership roles, jobs, or volunteer work you participate in, both in and out of school.

Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Home Phone
Email*

Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Emergency Contact Email*

How did you hear about YWLC?*
If Other is selected, please describe.*
Do you certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and represented to the best of your knowledge?
- Yes
- No
Check yes or no.

Q&A Section
We recognize that AI tools are a common and valuable part of how students learn, write, and explore ideas today. You are welcome to use AI to support your application for brainstorming, organizing thoughts, or refining clarity.

However, your application should reflect your own voice, experiences, and ideas. Applications that are written entirely by AI are easy to recognize and do not give us a meaningful sense of who you are. Our team carefully reads every word of every application, and we make this time commitment because getting to know you matters to us.

For this reason, we ask that you use AI as an enhancement tool, not a replacement for your thinking. We are far more interested in your original ideas, honest reflections, and personal perspective than in polished or “perfect” writing. Show us who you are - this application is an opportunity to share your unique voice.
1. What are you passionate about?*
2. What about YWLC interests you?*

3. Have you ever been involved in a leadership conference before?*
If yes, please elaborate.
4. Are you comfortable leading group activities and motivating and empowering high school women?*
Please elaborate on previous experiences and what you learned.

5. What community development projects or activities have you been involved with in the past?*
6. What kind of career do you hope to have in the future?*
7. What skills are you hoping to gain this summer?*

Do you have any questions or concerns about the leadership conference that we need to address?
Please list any questions you might have.*
Please upload your resume*
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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.
Please upload your letter of recommendation*
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Reference 1: Name*
First Last
Reference 1: Title
Reference 1: Phone*
Reference 1: Email*
Reference 2: Name*
First Last
Reference 2: Title
Reference 2: Phone*
Reference 2: Email*
T-shirt size*
Dietary Restrictions (for food allergies, please list under “Other”)*
If Other is selected, please describe.*
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DEADLINE TO APPLY AS A COLLEGE INTERN: April 17, 2026
What does the YWLC College Intern Application entail?

About YWLC:

Intern Tasks:

We have internship opportunities in Houston, TX, and Austin, TX.

Summer Internship May - August

STIPEND

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Young Women’s Leadership Challenge - College Intern Application

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DEADLINE TO APPLY AS A COLLEGE INTERN: April 17, 2026 What does the YWLC College Intern Application entail?

About YWLC:

Intern Tasks:

We have internship opportunities in Houston, TX, and Austin, TX.

Summer Internship May - August

STIPEND

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