Social Work / Aftercare

This position is ideally for those who have received a master’s degree in social work or are currently enrolled in an MSW program. University students and graduates will also be considered for the position. Aftercare interns work directly with IJM’s Trafficking Aftercare Specialist. Tasks will vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, however, aftercare interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Researching and preparing aftercare protocol, policy and procedure regarding country-specific aftercare issues;
2. Assisting the Trafficking Aftercare Specialist in Aftercare Advisory Committee tasks, such as planning and preparation for meetings, Global Conferences and Tele-Conferences;
3. Creating/Updating Aftercare Data Base/ListServe for IJM Aftercare around the world; and
4. Participating in department and general IJM clerical support.

Government Relations

Undergraduate students may apply, but graduate students in law, public policy or other related field are strongly preferred. Government relations interns work directly with IJM’s Vice President of Government Relations. Tasks will vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, however, government relations interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Researching current and past legislation related to IJM's work;
2. Monitoring relevant Congressional hearings and markups;
3. Drafting communications for the Government Relations VP to government officials and legislators;
4. Assisting in the creation of a Government Relations newsletter;
5. Researching substantive issues in the areas of US trade relations, foreign aid, HIV/AIDS, women’s rights; slavery and trafficking;
6. Researching and drafting major grant proposals;
7. Participating in department and general IJM clerical support.

Finance & Accounting

Finance and Accounting interns assist their department with monitoring and support of 14 international field offices. College students, recent graduates, and graduate students with classes in business, finance or accounting are preferred for these positions. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Reviewing foreign office field reports and HQ related expense reports;
2. Assisting with processing donations;
3. Assisting with tracking fixed assets globally;
4. Assisting with record keeping and tracking;
5. Supporting with budgeting for the organization.

Legal

This position is for law students and lawyers. Legal interns work in IJM’s legal interventions department. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, legal interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Researching and preparing legal memoranda on country-specific laws to guide casework strategy;
2. Assisting attorneys in the preparation of intervention reports for submission to authorities;
3. Assisting with government relations projects; and
4. Legal administrative work (approximately 15 percent of work load).

Communications

Communications interns assist with creative projects and media relations to raise public awareness of IJM’s mission and ongoing work. Although specific tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Assisting in the writing or editing of IJM publications;
2. Preparing press kits;
3. Researching prospective media opportunities;
4. Maintaining an archive system for IJM's media coverage;
5. Cataloguing and working with material in IJM's photography and video library; and
6. Participation in departmental and general IJM clerical support (approximately 25 percent of work load).

Education & Church Relations

Education interns assist with various programs designed to further involve churches, college campuses and other organizations with IJM’s work. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Researching, editing and reviewing materials to support the work of the IJM Institute;
2. Supporting IJM Campus Chapters
3. Corresponding with groups and leaders who are using the Justice Mission curriculum for middle school and high school students;
4. Researching current educational programs and developing new initiatives; and
5. Participating in departmental and general IJM clerical support (approximately 25 percent of work load).

Donor Relations

Donor relations interns assist their department with tasks related to raising the financial support that makes IJM's rescue and education programs possible. Although specific tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Researching and preparing support materials for grant proposals and reports;
2. Corresponding with donor foundations, churches and individuals;
3. Compiling data for targeted development initiatives;
4. Assisting in the preparation of IJM fundraising events; and
5. Participating in departmental and general IJM clerical support (approximately 25 percent of the work load).

Human Rights

Human Rights interns assist IJM's attorneys with tasks related to IJM’s casework and the management of offices around the world. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Researching country-specific issues, current events, administrative procedures and culture;
2. Preparing support materials for presentations and reports;
3. Compiling country or topic-related briefing binders, including background research, internal reports, relevant travel information, and contact data; and
4. Participating in departmental and general IJM clerical support (approximately 25 percent of work load).

Investigations

Investigations interns assist their department with tasks related to IJM’s investigations training and operations. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Preparing support materials for presentations and reports;
2. Preparing training curriculum for law enforcement and investigations associates;
3. Reviewing updates from IJM’s investigators;
4. Researching country-specific issues and investigative procedures; and
5. Participating in departmental and general IJM clerical support (approximately 25 percent of work load).

Information Systems

Information Systems interns participate in the full running of a global IT group supporting local staff and also all the field offices. This is a great opportunity for a Christian technology person to get exposure to a fairly advanced, very disparate, IT Operation. We are looking for people with experience in Microsoft products such as Office, XP, Vista and ideally SharePoint 2007 and SQL Server 2005. College students, recent graduates, and graduate students with some classes in Information Technology or software development are preferred. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

1. Building of new laptops/desktops for deployment
2. Handling user issues on helpdesk
3. Involvement in development of specific projects
4. Exposure to computing issues in a variety of cultures

Determination of Department Assignment

Prior to accepting an IJM internship, candidates have the opportunity to speak with a member of their assigned department and ask in-depth questions about their role. With the exception of graduate students who have already committed to a specific field of study, IJM strongly encourages applicants to remain flexible regarding their department assignment. The DC intern program is structured to offer a beneficial experience, regardless of an intern's department assignment.

Although an applicant’s interest in a specific position will be taken into account, IJM generally ranks the top candidates, and then determines the most appropriate department position based on IJM’s needs and the candidates general strengths and interests. IJM intern alumni consistently report that the greatest benefits of an IJM internship experience derive from participating in joint seminars and activities, serving in the common cause of helping liberate the oppressed, and generally working and learning in a Christ-focused, business professional environment with IJM staff and fellow interns.