Policy & Advocacy Intern - Spring 2027

International Justice Mission • Columbia, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Intern to join the 2027 Spring Internship class. The intern will support and assist the US Corporate & Government Partnerships team with various tasks, including research and policy-related projects, supporting advocacy efforts, attending congressional hearings and other D.C.-based events, conducting policy research, assisting with event planning or execution of campaigns, managing the IJM Advocacy inbox, and 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. Interns receive a monthly stipend to help defray expenses, which is not an hourly wage. The spring internship program dates are January 11 – April 9, 2027.

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 (20, 30, or 40 hours per week during standard business hours)
• Strong research skills and experience with policy and development
• Strong written communication
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with government, especially Congress

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree