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Vigilant Torch is committed to providing opportunities for members of our community to connect and grow.  The Vigilant Torch Internship Program is a paid internship that will hire two eligible students for 13-month terms.  As interns, they will learn about how non-profits conduct day-to-day business, strategic planning, and other valuable organizational skills.  Our interns will receive training and mentoring from members of our select community and will be pivotal players in Vigilant Torch’s ability to serve and grow.

2025-2026 Vigilant Torch Interns

Amelia Morgan

Sophia Aubrey

Allyson Colbert

Amelia Morgan

Amelia is a student at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in biology with minors in Spanish and French. She works as a research assistant in a coral biology lab, where she studies how reef ecosystems are responding to climate change. As the daughter of a Unit Member, Amelia is honored to carry on a legacy of service within the Special Operations community. Passionate about language and cultural exchange, she recently spent her summer volunteering in Guatemala. In her free time, Amelia enjoys teaching herself guitar, playing card games, and planning her next international adventure.

Sophia Aubrey

Sophia Aubrey is attending Marymount Manhattan College in New York City pursing a double major in Dance and Marketing. As the daughter of a special operations veteran and lifetime Vigilant Torch member, Sophia has an immense appreciation for this foundation and all that it does for its members and families and is honored to work for Vigilant Torch. Prior to working for Vigilant Torch, Sophia was the Assistant Editor-In-Chief and Design Editor for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundations student led Point Of View (P.O.V.) Real World Learning magazine. She managed the magazine staff while also assisting the designers in perfecting the magazine for its release. She also hosted events for local school districts and business professionals to learn about the benefits of Real World Learning. Sophia is also a dance teacher, when time permits, and finds great joy in teaching the new generation of dancers. Outside of her work and academic life, Sophia loves to cook and try new recipes.

Allyson Colbert

Allyson Colbert is a Senior at Kutztown University where she studies for a Bachelors in Animated Arts with a concentration in concept design. In the past, Allyson has worked as everything from a Student-Teacher Intern in high school to a graphic design intern with the Veterans Department at Kutztown. From those experiences she has gained leadership skills including, problem-solving and helpful communication to peers. As of now, she pursues a Lab Monitoring Job where she handles artistic technology and aids students in any questions they may have about their projects or art programs. As a past-time she is often helping her friends with their Animation Club or playing video games with her friends, partner and family.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Eligibility

Candidates must be enrolled as either full-time or part-time students in a recognized post-secondary institution or have confirmed plans to attend for at least six (6) months during the internship cohort year. Eligible institutions include accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, trade schools, and community colleges.

 

See this policy letter for additional eligibility requirements.

 

Cohort 2 Term

August 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026

 

Compensation

$1,000 per month ($13,000 total) plus qualified expenses

 

Hours and Location

This internship is remote (work from home) with no set hours.  The intern can expect to work, on average, five total hours a week, but this will vary greatly from week to week based on Vigilant Torch activities and requirements.  Most work will be asynchronous; however, the intern will be required to attend video teleconferences as required.  We fully acknowledge that the intern will have school, work, and other responsibilities, and we will allow flexibility for the intern to accomplish tasks.

Cohort 2 Application Window

Cohort 2's application window has ended, please stay on the lookout for more information about Cohort 3!


Questions?

Email Brian Gellman at BrianG@vigilant-torch.org.

OUR FAMILY. OUR MISSION. Vigilant Torch supports a unique subset of the Special Operations community and their families through holistic well-being initiatives. Our programs—ranging from mentorship and wellness programs to emergency relief and educational opportunities—are tailored to address the specific challenges of military life, transition to civilian life, and beyond. We provide personalized resources that empower and uplift, making us a trusted, essential resource for those we serve. 

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