Global Programs Intern - Spring 2027

International Justice Mission; United States; Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Hybrid or remote-ready internship

Washington, DC area or remote options

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) in the United States is seeking a Global Programs Intern for the 2027 Spring Internship class. The intern will support measurement and program management across Global Programs, South Asia, or Asia Pacific regions, and assist executive leaders with key initiatives.

The role offers a 20–40 hour per week schedule with a monthly stipend, and can be in-person in Washington, DC, or remote for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Two years of undergraduate study completed by the start of the internship.
• At least one internship or significant leadership experience in campus or community activities.
• Ability to commit 20–40 hours per week during standard business hours.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Experience in intranet site management and resource development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support events and training.
• Intranet site management.
• Compile reports and data.
• Assist with project management tasks.
• Provide IJM administrative support as part of the Global Programs team.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Intranet site management

Resource development

Excellent written and verbal comms

Tools

Project management

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

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 a Global Programs Intern to join the 2027 Spring Internship class.

The Global Programs Intern will support either the Global Programs division, South Asia region, or Asia Pacific region, which provide leadership, direction, and services on measurement and program management to our colleagues and partners to protect people in poverty from violence.

The Global Programs Intern will support executive leaders driving the key initiatives of the division and ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Tasks may include:

• Coordinating and supporting events and training;
• Intranet site management;
• Compiling reports and data;
• Project management;
• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. The position requires 20-40 hours per week. 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.

Spring internship program dates are January 11 - April 9, 2027.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026.

General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Prospective interns need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of their internship.
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Ability to commit to a schedule consistent with the required time commitment listed above (20, 30, or 40 hours per week during standard business hours).
• Experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Experience in intranet site management and resource development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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; and
• Professional.