2026 Summer Intern: Strategic Outreach

Refugees International • Washington, DC

2d • $5,000 • Remote

About The Position

Refugees International is seeking a dynamic, motivated intern to support its Strategic Outreach team during the 2026 Summer. The Strategic Outreach Team advances the organization’s external engagement functions, including communications and media relations, campaigns, government relations, and partnerships. This internship is ideal for individuals looking to apply their research, writing, organizational, communication, and administrative skills to a mission-driven organization. Refugees International specifically encourages members of refugee, immigrant, asylum-seeking, or other displaced backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for Refugees International’s mission and work
• Strong writing, editing, and social media skills
• Familiarity with digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Interest in humanitarian issues, forced displacement, and advocacy
• Be based within the United States
• Work at least 250 hours, as guided by RI staff or partners
• Begin in late May 2026 and end no later than late August 2026

Responsibilities

• Support advocacy and campaign priorities across the Strategic Outreach team
• Contribute to a project to digitize Refugees International’s archive
• Assist with publishing and maintaining Refugees International’s website
• Draft written, video, and multimedia content for digital platforms
• Support email communications and maintaining the contact database
• Monitor and tracking Refugees International social and digital media mentions
• Research social media trends and digital best practices
• Conduct research on key advocacy targets, partners, and audiences
• Assist with digital analytics and performance reporting
• Monitor major news outlets for issues relevant to Refugees International’s work
• Support meetings, events, and special projects as needed

Benefits

• $5,000 Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed