Program Management Internships and Fellowships

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is offering a PM-focused internship within the Justice System Transformation program. You will assist in setting up and maintaining management systems, developing workflows, and supporting quarterly reviews.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational and administrative skills, and Spanish fluency for Latin America offices. PM qualifications are preferred; strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for internship.
• Prior internship or leadership experience in activities.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Attention to detail and precise work.
• Spanish fluency required for Latin America offices.
• PM certification or graduate PM qualification desired.
• 3+ years of project management experience in diverse settings.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Background check and reference review with offer.
• Upload resume, cover letter, and faith statement in one PDF.

Responsibilities

• Support field office leadership in setting up and maintaining management systems for the Justice System Transformation program.
• Develop new or revised management processes and workflows, including team composition, team functions, meeting and communication practices, work-package review and approval, and reporting/accountability systems.
• Oversee management and revision of the Detailed Implementation Plan.
• Develop methods to update completed work and predict and resolve schedule conflicts and constraints.
• Oversee, lead, or develop the structure for quarterly program reviews.
• Manage quarterly review attendance, processes, inputs to IJM’s change control system, and updates to program plans.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor

Skills

Project management

PMP Certification

Fluency in Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate level qualification (PM)

PMP/Prince2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Software

Windows

Job description

• Support field office leadership in setting up and maintaining management systems for the Justice System Transformation program
• Develop new or revised management processes and workflows, including team composition, team functions, meeting and communication practices, work-package review and approval, and reporting/accountability systems
• Oversee management and revision of the Detailed Implementation Plan
• Develop methods to update completed work and predict and resolve schedule conflicts and constraints
• Oversee, lead, or develop the structure for quarterly program reviews
• Manage quarterly review attendance, processes, inputs to IJM’s change control system, and updates to program plans
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor

Requirements

• Internship: Bachelor's degree
• Internship: 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: Project Management qualification (PMP®, Prince2® or similar certification) or graduate level qualification
• Fellowship: Three+ years of project management experience, ideally in culturally diverse settings and on complex projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mature orthodox Christian faith
• Background check, police clearance, and thorough reference review required with an employment offer and/or employment contract
• Upload resume, cover letter, and statement of faith in one PDF document

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a focus on developing and maintaining management systems, processes, and workflows. Proficient in organizational skills, communication, and leadership in culturally diverse settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Experience
• PMP® Certification
• Fluency in Spanish
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Hard Skills

• Management Systems Development
• Workflow Design
• Detailed Implementation Plan Management
• Schedule Conflict Resolution
• Quarterly Program Review Oversight

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP®
• Prince2®

Industry Keywords

• Justice System Transformation
• Culturally Diverse Settings
• Change Control System

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Software
• Windows