Europe Program Intern

Refugees International is seeking a talented individual to join their program team as the Intern for Europe, working closely with the Advocate for Europe. The intern will conduct research on asylum trends in Europe; the treatment of asylum seekers and forced migrants at Europe’s internal and external borders; the experience of refugees in EU Member States; EU efforts to set regional asylum policy for the bloc and respond to displacement and humanitarian crises around the world. The intern will also help with future mission planning and report drafting. Responsibilities will include general research; media tracking; remote attendance and note-taking at virtual events and conferences, including parliamentary hearings, conferences, and NGO-hosted webinars; remote participation in Refugees International staff meetings and events; and other support. The intern will have an opportunity to write at least one blog for the Refugees International website on a topic that interests them. 

The successful candidate will:

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate program (at least a junior) or graduate degree program in international relations, human rights and humanitarian law, international law, European studies, or related field; 

  • Have strong research and writing skills; 

  • Be proficient in English (required). Proficiency in a second EU language is desired;  

  • Have knowledge of or interest in forced displacement, humanitarian assistance, and human rights concepts and trends, particularly as they take shape in Europe and/or particular European countries. Knowledge of European Union institutions is desired. 

  • Have some experience or interest in advocacy. 

  • Be able to work remotely. 

  • Be passionate about Refugees International’s work and mission. 

We are looking for a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week for three months starting in early February 2021. The supervising advocate is based in Washington, DC. Due to the uncertain nature of the ongoing pandemic, it is not clear at this time whether staff will continue to work remotely or will return to the office. As a result, the spring 2021 internship program will be remote. Flexible schedules can be accommodated. Please note that this position is unpaid but we can help secure academic credit.

To Apply: 

Please send a resume, cover letter, a short writing sample (2-5 pages), and contact information for two references to interns@refugeesinternational.org with “Europe Program Intern Spring 2021” in the title by December 1, 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.