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District of Columbia - Hybrid, United States of America
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Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Communications Interns & Fellows.
International Justice Mission has a powerful story to tell to a world that is both overwhelmed by and under-informed about the reality of everyday violence against the poor. We have an opportunity to show a global audience that justice for the poor is possible. The Communications Interns and Fellows support IJM Headquarters and national staff guide how the organization talks about IJM’s work around the world by sourcing and developing compelling content from IJM’s field offices. Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.
Identify and develop stories and news items on IJM programs for HQ materials such as: News from the Field, IJM Justice Briefings, Quarterly Reports, web updates, fundraising pieces, PowerPoint presentations and IJM speeches;
Check facts and use research skills to help put IJM work into regional and global context;
Maintain a file containing articles in newspapers and internet of interest;
Conduct field research and write issue-focused stories to highlight IJM's work;
Research, compile and analyze information of use for the office in the area of communications;
Arrange interviews and establish contacts with entities, civil servants and social/media operators, etc.;
Develop documents based on studies, surveys and interviews of information subjects;
Serve as an internal, entrepreneurial reporter to capture the stories and news items that describe the work of IJM;
Draft press releases after significant events for local media; and
Create and maintain press release list with local and national newspapers and magazines.
Positions may be available in: Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office.
Program duration is 12 months, from January 2027 – December 2027.
Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills
Bachelor's degree;
Organizational and administrative skills;
Attention to detail;
Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred; and
Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.
Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills
Three or more years of relevant professional experience and/or a graduate degree;
Prior work experience in Communications, Media or Public Relations;
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows XP;
Experience networking with International and National NGO's, CBO's, faith-based communities, and local government; and
Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.
Critical Qualities
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; and
Professional.
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.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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