Global Programs Intern - Spring 2027

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Hybrid work option (onsite Tue/Thu)

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Global Programs Intern for the 2027 Spring Internship class. The role supports the Global Programs division, South Asia, or Asia Pacific regions, aiding measurement and program management to protect vulnerable people.

The internship can be in-person or hybrid in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. Responsibilities include coordinating events, intranet management, compiling reports and data, and general project management.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by start of internship.
• Prior internship or leadership experience in orgs/volunteer activities preferred.
• Able to commit to 20, 30, or 40 hours per week during standard business hours.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Intranet site management and resource development experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support events and training.
• Intranet site management and updates.
• Compile reports and data for division leadership.
• Assist with project management and general IJM admin tasks.
• Provide departmental and IJM-wide administrative support.

Skills

Intranet site management

Excellent written & verbal comms

Project coordination

Event coordination

Data reporting

Hours commitment 20-40 per week

Education

Two years of undergraduate study

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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. 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.

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International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 20 countries. 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.

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.