Remote U.S. Domestic Policy Intern
Refugees International is seeking a talented individual to join their program team as the U.S. domestic policy intern. This intern will work closely with the Senior U.S. advocate in producing products related to access to protection in the United States, including through asylum, refugee resettlement, humanitarian visas, and temporary protected status. Responsibilities will include researching topics related to accessing to protection at the border and immigration litigation in the federal courts. The intern will especially be helping to plan an event for our “Voices from the Border” series on alternatives to detention. The intern will also attend and take notes at virtual events and meetings and write blogs for the Refugees International website.
The successful candidate will:
Be enrolled in an undergraduate (at least a junior) or graduate degree program related to U.S. history, policy, or law. Law students are particularly welcome.
Have strong research and writing skills
Background or experience with U.S. immigration system a plus.
Be passionate about Refugees International’s work and mission.
Foreign language fluency, particularly Spanish, is a plus.
We are looking for a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. to work remotely, with a minimum time commitment of three months starting September 2020. Please note that this position is unpaid, but we can help facilitate academic credit.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, a short writing sample (2-5 pages), and a list of one to two references to interns@refugeesinternational.org with “U.S. Domestic Policy Intern” in the title by August 23rd, 2020
About Us:
Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding. Where there are needs, we witness what is lacking, we present solutions, and we demand action.