Aftercare Internships and Fellowships - June 2027 Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer stipend

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) invites Aftercare Interns and Fellows to join a global team supporting vulnerable individuals through justice system strengthening. You will contribute to aftercare strategies, manage casework data, and assist with program development in multiple offices worldwide.

Program duration is 12 months (June 2027–May 2028). Bachelor's or MSW with relevant experience is preferred; Spanish fluency is required for Latin America offices. A monthly stipend is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior internship or leadership experience in orgs preferred.
• Strong organizational/administrative skills required.
• Attention to detail essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Windows preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a comprehensive aftercare strategy for IJM.
• Input case details into Casework Tracking Management System.
• Maintain up-to-date statistics for the department.
• Develop systems and processes for Aftercare teams as needed.
• Conduct research on impact of Aftercare interventions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Windows

Job description

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Aftercare Interns & Fellows. Aftercare Interns and Fellows support our national staff with programming for a variety of casework types (i.e., Human Trafficking, Bonded Labor, Child Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, etc.) as we seek restoration and rehabilitation for our clients. IJM's Internship and Fellowship opportunities vary every session and look different in every office. Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare, assist in the continued development of a comprehensive aftercare strategy for IJM;
• Support casework information management and input case details into Casework Tracking Management System;
• Maintain up-to-date statistics and information for the department;
• Assist in the development of systems and processes for the respective Aftercare teams as needed;
• Conduct research and impact assessments on how IJM Aftercare interventions affect IJM clients;
• Develop and maintain partnerships with aftercare providers, under the direction and guidance of the Director of Aftercare;
• In collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare, draft best practices for rehabilitation and reintegration of IJM clients;
• Travel with IJM staff to meet with IJM clients and work with area leaders (Please note: not every office will require or permit interns or fellows to have direct client interaction);
• Complete professional writing assignments including grant proposals, program proposals, and program update reports;
• Provide support, logistical and/or administrative assistance to IJM Aftercare staff, under the direction of the Director of Aftercare.
• Other departmental support as needed.

Locations

• Accra, Ghana
• Bucharest, Romania
• Lima, Peru
• Guatemala City, Guatemala
• San Salvador, El Salvador
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Jakarta, Indonesia
• Bangkok, Thailand
• Manila, Philippines

Program Duration

Program duration is 12 months, from June 2027 – May 2028.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree;
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Organizational and administrative skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred;
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.

Fellowship General Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and/or at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience or exposure to program design and development;
• Training or experience in trauma counseling preferred;
• Experience addressing poverty and livelihood issues;
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin American offices.

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christian faith;
• Humble and resilient;
• Pursues excellence;
• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;
• Strong service ethic;
• Innovative problem solver;
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;
• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;
• Tenacious in achieving goals;
• Professional.

Benefits

As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program. This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow.

Diversity Statement

IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.

Legal Requirements

That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

Safeguarding

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.

Further Information

Learn more about our work at ijm.org. Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions. https://www.ijm.org/careers. IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJM’s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.