Policy & Advocacy Intern - Spring 2027
About The Position
The Policy & Advocacy Intern will support and assist the US Corporate & Government Partnerships team with various tasks, including: Assisting with research and policy-related projects; Supporting IJM’s advocacy efforts; Attending congressional hearings and other D.C.-based events relevant to IJM’s work; Conducting policy research; Assisting with event planning or execution of campaigns (ex. Advocacy Summit, TIP Report release, in-district meeting summer campaign, etc.); Managing IJM Advocacy inbox and responding to constituent queries; Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support. This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area. It reports to the Specialist, US Corporate & Government Partnerships. The position requires 30-40 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. Spring internship program dates are January 11 – April 9, 2027. Application Deadline: September 25, 2026.
Requirements
- 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)
- Strong research skills and experience with policy and development
- Strong written communication
- Collaborative and able to work across various teams and stakeholders
- 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
- Background check, police clearance and thorough review of references
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with government, especially Congress, preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting with research and policy-related projects
- Supporting IJM’s advocacy efforts
- Attending congressional hearings and other D.C.-based events relevant to IJM’s work
- Conducting policy research
- Assisting with event planning or execution of campaigns (ex. Advocacy Summit, TIP Report release, in-district meeting summer campaign, etc.)
- Managing IJM Advocacy inbox and responding to constituent queries
- Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support
Benefits
- Monthly stipend
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
