Field Operations Internships and Fellowships – June 2027 Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission•Columbia, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is hiring Field Operations Interns and Fellows for an in-person, 12-month deployment from June 2027 through May 2028. Deployments may be to Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; or Manila, Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office. Field Operations Interns and Fellows are organized, proactive, detail-oriented people who represent field leadership and help develop and maintain seamless operations in support of a Field Office. Duties vary with experience and may include administrative support, communications, scheduling, reporting, special projects, and documenting leadership meetings. Other relevant duties may be assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor. Interns must have a bachelor's degree and at least one prior professional internship or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations. Fellows must have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience and/or a graduate degree. Both roles require organizational and administrative skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows is strongly preferred. Spanish fluency is required for Latin America offices. IJM describes its critical qualities as mature orthodox Christian faith, humility and resilience, a commitment to excellence, cultural awareness, service, innovative problem-solving, partnership-building, courage, tenacity, and professionalism. Volunteers, interns, and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray participation-related expenses; it is not an hourly wage or wages for services. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith in one PDF. The statement should describe the applicant’s Christian faith and its relevance to IJM, including spiritual disciplines and current fellowship or place of worship. IJM requires background checks, police clearance, and reference checks.

Requirements

Interns: bachelor's degree.
Interns: at least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
Fellows: bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience and/or a graduate degree.
Organizational and administrative skills.
Attention to detail.
Fluency in Spanish for Latin America offices.
Mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
Must undergo background checks, police clearance, and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with email management for the Field Office Director or Director.
Compile information for monthly reports and dashboards.
Schedule meetings for the Field Office Director, department heads, and other staff as needed.
Complete special projects assigned by the Field Office Director.
Draft letters and other communications, including reviewing, proofreading, and editing documents.
Manage the Field Office Director’s or Director’s calendar.
Attend IJM leadership meetings and record critical information.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.