Jobs and Internships

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement was founded to uplift Washington University’s commitment to the civic mission of higher education.

Interested in joining the team? Explore our jobs and internships.

Our Commitment to Equity

“At Washington University, we welcome difference on our campus in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, geography, socioeconomic status, age, political views, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. This is central to our mission as we continue to prepare values-oriented, compassionate individuals to be productive leaders in a global and rapidly changing society. These are not just ideals; they are competitive advantages and a central part of our relentless pursuit of excellence.”

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community committed to contributing to an inclusive environment—to foster respect for and welcome all people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to these values, and to the Gephardt Institute’s core values of Inquiry, Empathy, Collaboration, Integrity, Equity, and Action. 

Learn more about the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Open Internship Opportunities

The Gephardt Institute employs a range of student staff including undergraduate coordinators, graduate assistants, and master’s research fellows who fulfill essential roles and benefit from substantive professional and personal development.

Learn more about our internship program. Positions below are still open and applications will be accepted until they are filled.

At this time we do not have any open positions.

To see all current undergrad and graduate/professional internship opportunities and to apply, visit our application page.

For questions about internship opportunities, please email Sonia Sequeira, Director of Programs and Operations: soniasequeira@wustl.edu .

Open Career Opportunities

Essential to every aspect of the university’s mission, Washington University employees enrich students’ learning experiences, discover and build knowledge, advance health, save lives, and support excellence in all that we do.

At this time we do not have any open positions.

Open positions at the Gephardt Institute will be listed below when they become available.

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About The Institute

Our Mission & Vision

We build mutually beneficial partnerships with the St. Louis community, create civic engagement opportunities for students, and prepare them to lead change wherever they live and work.

Our mission is to foster a vibrant culture of civic engagement throughout Washington University by catalyzing student learning, participation, and impact in civic life.

Our Values

The following values guide the Gephardt Institute as an organization and serve as a shared compass for civic and community engagement at Washington University. Although each value can function independently, they are intentionally organized as a continuous cycle that starts with inquiry and empathy before ultimately arriving at action—mirroring the process of engagement.

Inquiry	We believe that humility, intellectual curiosity, and reasoning form the foundation of informed and responsible civic engagement.
Empathy	We believe that seeking and considering multiple perspectives transforms how individuals and communities engage with one another.
Collaboration	We believe that partnerships are most impactful when rooted in shared goals and decision-making.
Integrity	We believe that upholding ethical behavior, respecting others, and honoring commitments are cornerstones of trusting and reciprocal partnerships.
Equity	We believe that effective civic engagement fosters access, opportunity, and dignity for all, and addresses structural and power imbalances.
Action	We believe that effective civic engagement is an active process requiring courage, dedication, and participation.