Innovation & Design Intern - Fall 2026

International Justice Mission•Columbia, DC

1d•Hybrid

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 an Innovation & Design Intern to join the 2026 Fall Internship class. The Innovation & Design Intern will support various initiatives executed by the Global Innovation & Design Center who equips IJM program teams to use human-centered design for greater innovation, scale and impact. The Innovation & Design Intern will support our teams around the world problem-solve and enhance their programs. This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area. It reports to the Sr. Lead, Innovation & Design. The position requires 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. Fall internship program dates are September 14 – December 11, 2026. Application Deadline : April 24, 2026

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
Experience in research, writing, and MS Office Suite applications
Experience in policy, technology, advocacy, design, and/or data
Ability to thrive in multi-disciplinary settings and ambiguity
Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
Strong self-starter and able to work independently
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