Innovation & Design Intern - Spring 2027

International Justice Mission • District of Columbia - Hybrid, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support developing IJM’s partner-facing data management system
• Support intervention lifecycle development
• Support innovation events and brainstorming sessions
• Synthesizing and analyzing qualitative data sets
• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support

Benefits

• Monthly stipend to help defray expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree