Business Operations Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
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 . 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 Business Operations Intern to join the 202 6 S ummer Internship class. The Global Business Operations Team works to support IJM’s Global Operations Council in its mission to empower and support the organization by driving optimal operational solutions that will scale IJM’s impact of protecting people in poverty from violence. The team supports the collaboration, alignment, improvement, and integration of all Global Business Operations Functions - Finance, HR, Legal, and Technology. The Business Operations Intern will support project and portfolio management, change management, and business process improvement. This includes assisting with projects and tasks, such as supporting the preparation and completion of deliverables; scheduling; supporting research on industry best practices; and designing and editing communication materials. This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Business Operations . The position requires 30- 40 h ours per wee k , primarily during the hours of 8:30 am -5:30pm EST. S ummer internship program dates are J une 1 – Aug . 7, 2026 . Application Deadline : Dec. 31, 2025. Candidate communication will begin in early January.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree must be in progress for DC/Remote Internships and applicants need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in project management or process implementation
- Experience with change management and training facilitation preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- supporting the preparation and completion of deliverables
- scheduling
- supporting research on industry best practices
- designing and editing communication materials
- support project and portfolio management
- change management
- business process improvement
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Career Level
Intern
