Policy & Advocacy Intern (Summer 2026)

Tahirih Justice Center • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, forced marriage and other forms of gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity.

The Houston Policy & Advocacy team drives Tahirih’s mission in transforming the local and regional policies and practices that directly impact immigrant survivors of violence. By mobilizing multiple stakeholders, including directly impacted survivors, advocates and community coalitions, and government representatives and leaders accountable for the safety and justice for immigrant survivors, we are charting a course of action to create change in our community.

We are seeking an intern with a thriving passion for community engagement to provide administrative and outreach support towards moving forward the team’s policy and advocacy goals. The position is supervised by the Houston Policy & Advocacy manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working with survivors of violence or immigrants and be committed to centering the needs and voices of immigrant survivors in identifying and driving community solutions to address harm. Our current work, which this position will support, includes:
Outreach and engagement with immigrant survivors of violence through the Kitchen Table Conversations program, which offers civic education, leadership development, and healing circles for survivor advocates;
Language access advocacy at the state and local level, including budget advocacy;
Health access outreach and education;
Coalition work, outreach, and training to improve local and state system responses to immigrant survivors that impact their access to safety and justice;
Outreach and education to the community at the intersection of immigration, gender-based violence, and labor rights;
Training, supervision, and mentorship will be provided by the Houston Policy & Advocacy Manager as well as the Community Engagement Coordinator.

Requirements

• Advanced written and oral English and Spanish, or another commonly spoken language in the Houston community
• Previous experience working with a multi-lingual, multi-cultural population
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of creativity and perseverance in identifying solutions
• Basic understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, violence against women, and immigration policies in the U.S.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including strong skills in Microsoft Word
• Some weekend and weeknight availability are required, though comp time during the week is provided
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Because this position requires some work in the community, including in-person events and meetings, the intern will need to be located in Houston, TX for the majority of the internship and have the ability to travel around the city.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with grassroots organizing is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and event planning support for Tahirih Houston’s Community Engagement initiatives including monthly “Kitchen Table Conversations” for survivor-advocates
• Participate in local advocacy efforts to support the Team’s current campaigns
• Coordinate and staff community education events focused on moving forward advocacy across the region
• Drafting multi-lingual content for outward publication

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees