Join Our Team


We are currently seeking applicants for students and volunteers seeking Summer Internships, and Samasource Fellows.

Benefits: As part of a young, dynamic organization, you’ll benefit from direct engagement with Samasource’s management team and enjoy a large degree of project ownership and responsibility. Our advisory board includes luminaries in the fields of social enterprise, technology, and development such as Premal Shah, President of Kiva; Mohamoud Jibrell, CIO of the Ford Foundation; and Katherine Barr, a partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures. You may also choose to contribute to thought leadership by writing for our blog, participating in social media campaigns, or working on academic research.

Please read the descriptions below for information on roles and how to apply.

Summer Internships


"My internship experience with Samasource was incredibly rewarding...I was always challenged and learning new skills. I was also able to learn a lot about and contribute to Samasource's innovative work. This internship allowed me to meet a group of amazing people I would never have met otherwise. I am very thankful for having had the opportunity to work with Samasource!"
- Augusta Patton

We are currently recruiting MBA and undergraduate interns to assist the leadership team in San Francisco, CA. Selected interns must be recent graduates or current students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a demonstrated interest in technology, business, or social enterprise. Candidates may choose one of the following focus areas, and will have some flexibility in designing projects with members of our staff:

  1. Sales
  2. Engineering (For particular requirements see this job posting)
  3. Marketing and advertising
  4. Service Partner relations

If you are interested in working as an intern or have any questions, please send an email to info@samasource.org with a summary of your interest and availability, as well as a recent CV. Please include “Summer Internship” in the subject line. A minimum commitment of 10 weeks is required, with at least 10 hours per week in our San Francisco offices.

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Download the PDF version of the Engineering Volunteer job posting.

Samasource Fellows


Samasource Fellows support the organization by working directly with Service Partners, located in six developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Our Fellows program offers a rare opportunity to learn about economic development first-hand by working with a startup social enterprise with a substantial field presence. Fellows will oversee the following activities:

  1. Recruiting and screening new Service Partners
  2. Conducting on-site training and capacity building
  3. Collecting video footage and photographs for use in marketing and communications
  4. Interviewing Service Partner employees and management to assess performance against social impact and quality assurance
  5. Supporting and liaising with Service Partner management
  6. Providing operational and logistical support to the Samasource management team from the field

All Fellows must be able to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. There are no fees to participate in the program, and Samasource assists Fellows with training and logistical support. A minimum commitment of 10 weeks of full-time availability is required to participate in the program. If you are interested in applying to be a Samasource Fellow, please email info@samasource.org with a recent CV and expression of interest. Please consider the following deadlines:

  1. Spring 2010 (for Fellowships between February and June 2010) – January 31, 2010


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