Internships and Fellowships
Help protect the rights of those subject to violent forms of human rights abuses. Learn as you work with experienced Christian professionals who will sharpen and encourage you. Grow as you live in a city like Kampala, Kolkata, Phnom Penh or Washington, D.C. Join the IJM team in making public justice work for the poor.
Please periodically check this page for updates. Positions and specific position descriptions are subject to change due to the evolving needs of IJM offices. The recruiter will speak with candidates about office openings and placement preferences during the initial screening interview. All candidates are strongly encouraged to be open to as many placement options as possible. All field office positions require a 10-12 month commitment.
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General Qualifications and Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree is required for all internships and fellowships except any Washington, DC Internships;
- Professional behavior and communication, both written and oral;
- Organizational and administrative skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Flexibility to work in ever-changing environments;
- Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred;
- Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.
- IJM's Internship opportunities vary every session and look different in every office. Interns generally will assist a specific person or team. The positions involve the described tasks and responsibilities as well as other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.
Washington, D.C. Internships APPLY
Sessions:
Spring 2018 DC Internship:
Jan 8 to Apr 11, 2018
Application due:
Deadline extended to September 30
Positions
Field Office Internships APPLY
Sessions:
June 2018 Field Office Internship:
10-12 month deployment
Application due:
Applications for the June 2018 deployment season are now closed. The Recruiting team will begin reviewing applications and will reach out to schedule interviews in mid-October. Many thanks to all individuals who have applied! The next recruitment round will launch in late 2017/early 2018, so please keep checking the website which we will update regularly.
IJM|Orientation:
Jun 11 to Jun 14, 2018
Positions
Field Office Fellowships APPLY
Sessions:
June 2018 Field Office Fellowship:
10-12 month deployment
Application due:
Applications for the June 2018 deployment season are now closed. The Recruiting team will begin reviewing applications and will reach out to schedule interviews in mid-October. Many thanks to all individuals who have applied! The next recruitment round will launch in late 2017/early 2018, so please keep checking the website which we will update regularly.
IJM|Orientation:
Jun 11 to Jun 14, 2018
Positions
Summer Legal Internships APPLY
Sessions:
Summer Legal Internship 2018:
June - August 2018
Application due:
Applications will open November 2017
Positions
Partner Office Internships
IJM has partner offices in Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia and the Netherlands. IJM UK and IJM Canada also have internship programs.
IJM Canada Internships
Please contact IJM Canada directly for internship opportunities at engage@ijm.ca.
For more information on IJM Canada, please visit their website: www.ijm.ca.
IJM UK Internships
Please contact IJM UK directly for internship opportunities at admin@ijmuk.org. You can view current openings at www.ijmuk.org/internships.
IJM Australia Internships
Please contact IJM Australia directly for internship opportunities at contact@ijm.org.au.
For more information on IJM Australia, please visit their website: www.ijm.org.au.
For additional questions, please visit the Internship & Fellowship FAQ.