Internships
Learn. Contribute. Grow.
Real experience doesn't come from a classroom alone. It comes from doing the actual work — research that gets used, projects that ship, and mentors who treat you like a colleague, not a coffee-run. That's what an internship at the Hazel Henderson Center offers.
The Hazel Henderson Center offers internship opportunities for undergraduate students who want to do hands-on, meaningful work in the green economy. Interns contribute to real projects across community programming, communications, and social enterprise — all rooted in Hazel Henderson's vision of an ethical and sustainable economic future.
This is not a passive experience. Interns work alongside the HHC team on active initiatives, engage with one of the most distinctive collections of ecological economics literature in existence, and leave with tangible work product and a real understanding of what it takes to build a more just and regenerative economy.
A Legacy Built on Mentorship
Hazel Henderson spent her career opening doors for the people who came after her — mentoring young economists, writers, and organizers, and insisting that good ideas mattered more than credentials. The Internship Program carries that forward. It's not a formality or a resume line — it's a real chance to work alongside people doing the work Hazel spent her life championing, in the home where she did it.
Two Ways to Intern
The Center runs two internship tracks, shaped around who they serve:
Summer Internships — Open to students nationally and internationally. Summer interns relocate to St. Augustine for the duration of their placement and live in residence at the Center, working closely with staff and immersed in the day-to-day life of the campus.
Semester Internships — Open to local students, primarily from Flagler College and other nearby colleges. Semester interns can work in residence or arrange a schedule around their coursework, joining the Center during the fall or spring term.
Whichever track fits you, internships can be completed in residence at the Center or remotely — remote interns work closely with staff on the same research, writing, and communications projects as those on campus.
Why Intern Here
Most internships ask you to observe. This one asks you to contribute. You'll work on projects the Center actually needs — not manufactured busywork — with direct feedback from staff and real ownership over what you produce. Whether you're testing out a career direction or building toward one you've already chosen, you'll leave with something concrete: work you can point to, people who know your work firsthand, and a clearer sense of what this field actually looks like day to day.
Life at the Center (For In-Residence Interns)
Interns who choose to live in residence work out of Hazel Henderson's former home at 10 Carrera Street — a short walk from historic downtown St. Augustine. You'll have access to the Center's Living Library, shared workspaces, a kitchen, and outdoor space for downtime between projects. It's a small, close-knit environment — you're working alongside a small staff and, often, Program Partners and Leadership Residents passing through, giving you a front-row seat to the Center's broader network, not just your own project.
Rooted in Hazel Henderson’s Vision
Internship projects are grounded in the same seven signature initiatives that shaped Hazel Henderson's life's work: technology and production, employment and migration, trade and ethical finance, peacebuilding, environmental sustainability, consumption and culture, and social and institutional change. Students do not need to be studying economics — we welcome backgrounds in communications, the arts, public policy, library science, and the humanities.
Where Your Work Fits
Green economy and ethical markets research
Social enterprise projects and community programming
Website content, communications, and digital media
Archival and library projects — working with Hazel Henderson's annotated collection
Event support for convenings, workshops, and residencies
Sustainability and permaculture garden initiatives
A Typical Week
There's no fixed script — projects shift with what the Center needs — but most interns split their time between one deep-focus project (research, writing, or archival work) and a rotating mix of communications, event prep, or community programming tasks. You'll meet regularly with HHC staff for guidance and feedback.
What You'll Walk Away With
Every internship looks a little different, but each one is built to leave you with something real: hands-on research experience, direct mentorship from Center staff, and a genuine network within the ethical economy space. Many interns leave having supported an event, contributed to projects that mattered to the Center, and built skills they can carry into whatever comes next. Many also leave with connections that outlast the internship itself.
Details
Who: Undergraduate students from any discipline
Location: 10 Carrera Street, St. Augustine, Florida
Duration: Flexible — typically 8 to 12 weeks
Credit: Available — we coordinate with your home institution
Stipends: We are actively developing funded fellowship opportunities. Many universities offer internship grants that can support your time here — ask us for guidance.
Cost to intern: Free. Student access to the Center is maintained at no charge per the terms of Hazel Henderson's trust.
How to Apply
A resume
A short statement of interest — tell us which focus area or type of project excites you most
If you're seeking academic credit, a note so we can coordinate with your home institution
We review applications on a rolling basis and will follow up to discuss available projects and timing.
Apply
To apply for an internship at the Hazel Henderson Center, please fill out the form below. We review applications on a rolling basis and will follow up to discuss available projects and timing.