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Get Access To All JobsThe American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Outreach and Advocacy Internship – College Students (Public Health Majors Preferred)
Internship Type:
Paid hourly rate ($20/hr); hybrid (in-person and virtual)
Internship Description:
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN provides volunteers with the opportunity to fight cancer with the training and tools they need to make their voices heard.
Role:
Student interns will assist ACS CAN’s East Bay California Tobacco Control Grant Project (Rooted In Community Empowerment - RICE), with outreach and education in the community to support the adoption and implementation of a smoke and tobacco-free policy within the city of Antioch, Hercules or Richmond. Interns will conduct education and outreach to build community support for tobacco-free policies through advocacy strategies and data collection activities.
Internship Activities:
Some of the activities may include but are not limited to the following Note: these activities will be conducted in partnership and with support from ACS CAN -RICE staff and may be conducted virtually or in-person when safe to do so.
Data collection:
- Administer public opinion surveys among community members at local events (health fairs, farmer’s markets, and other events)
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and observation data collection.
- Research, track and assess media related to smoking, tobacco use, public health policy and youth tobacco
- Assisting with the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers for outreach events and activities. Ensure that the volunteers are well-equipped and informed to represent ACS CAN effectively.
Community outreach and education:
- Assist with the development of newsletters for distribution relating to cessation services and website resources
- Assist with targeted paid media marketing and communication of cessation activities and resources via social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook)
- Assist with development and editing of presentation materials and educational fact sheets.
- Compile educational materials to support the policy issue.
Community advocacy:
- Participate in coalition calls, trainings, and other advocacy campaign tools
- Advocate for the issue in media outlets and at other stakeholder meetings
Internship Requirements:
The following requirements must be met:
- Be a college student within the recruiting campuses and be enrolled in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Plan to intern for the summer beginning in late May.
- Set aside 10-15 hours a week to engage in activities for a total of 112-225 hours.
Compensation:
A hired intern will be compensated at $20/hour for 10-15 hours a week for a total of 8-10 weeks.
ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Outreach and Advocacy Internship – College Students (Public Health Majors Preferred)
Internship Type:
Paid hourly rate ($20/hr); hybrid (in-person and virtual)
Internship Description:
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN provides volunteers with the opportunity to fight cancer with the training and tools they need to make their voices heard.
Role:
Student interns will assist ACS CAN’s East Bay California Tobacco Control Grant Project (Rooted In Community Empowerment - RICE), with outreach and education in the community to support the adoption and implementation of a smoke and tobacco-free policy within the city of Antioch, Hercules or Richmond. Interns will conduct education and outreach to build community support for tobacco-free policies through advocacy strategies and data collection activities.
Internship Activities:
Some of the activities may include but are not limited to the following Note: these activities will be conducted in partnership and with support from ACS CAN -RICE staff and may be conducted virtually or in-person when safe to do so.
Data collection:
- Administer public opinion surveys among community members at local events (health fairs, farmer’s markets, and other events)
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and observation data collection.
- Research, track and assess media related to smoking, tobacco use, public health policy and youth tobacco
- Assisting with the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers for outreach events and activities. Ensure that the volunteers are well-equipped and informed to represent ACS CAN effectively.
Community outreach and education:
- Assist with the development of newsletters for distribution relating to cessation services and website resources
- Assist with targeted paid media marketing and communication of cessation activities and resources via social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook)
- Assist with development and editing of presentation materials and educational fact sheets.
- Compile educational materials to support the policy issue.
Community advocacy:
- Participate in coalition calls, trainings, and other advocacy campaign tools
- Advocate for the issue in media outlets and at other stakeholder meetings
Internship Requirements:
The following requirements must be met:
- Be a college student within the recruiting campuses and be enrolled in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Plan to intern for the summer beginning in late May.
- Set aside 10-15 hours a week to engage in activities for a total of 112-225 hours.
Compensation:
A hired intern will be compensated at $20/hour for 10-15 hours a week for a total of 8-10 weeks.
ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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Which nonprofit organizations in California commonly sponsor F-1 CPT positions?
Large nonprofits with established internship and student program infrastructure are the most consistent CPT hosts. In California, organizations like Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Health Care, The Salvation Army, and United Way chapters have hired F-1 CPT students. Public universities, hospital systems, and environmental nonprofits such as the Natural Resources Defense Council also regularly bring on CPT students in research and program roles. Sponsorship availability varies by organization and academic term.
Which California cities have the most nonprofit F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose concentrate the highest volume of nonprofit CPT opportunities. Los Angeles is home to large health-focused and community service nonprofits, while San Francisco hosts numerous technology-adjacent and advocacy organizations. The Sacramento area offers policy and government-adjacent nonprofit roles given its proximity to state government. San Diego has a notable cluster of public health and international development nonprofits tied to its research institutions.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in California?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the work directly relates to your degree program, so qualifying roles vary by major. Common nonprofit CPT placements include program coordination, public health research, social work support, communications, data analysis, and policy research. Roles at nonprofits tied to public administration, social sciences, public health, environmental studies, and business programs tend to align well with CPT authorization requirements at California universities.
How do I find nonprofit F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international students and visa holders, making it easier to filter for nonprofit roles in California that accommodate F-1 CPT. Rather than sorting through general job boards where sponsorship information is rarely disclosed upfront, Migrate Mate surfaces positions where employers have indicated openness to CPT arrangements. Combining that with outreach to your university's DSO and career services office strengthens your search significantly.
Are there California-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship in the nonprofit sector?
California's large public university system, including UC and CSU campuses, means many nonprofits in the state have existing relationships with international student programs and are familiar with CPT workflows. CPT must be authorized by your Designated School Official before you begin work, and the role must tie directly to your academic program. California nonprofits operating under grants or restricted funding may have additional hiring approval processes that can extend timelines, so starting the conversation with employers early matters.