Refugee Resettlement and Asylum Policy & Advocacy - Summer Internship
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location:
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Political Affairs
- Communication and Public Information
- Migration
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
- Advocacy & Government Affairs
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req7840
Job Title: Refugee Resettlement and Asylum Policy & Advocacy - Summer Internship
Sector: Advocacy & Government Affairs
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Washington DC, USA
Job Description
The P&A team seeks a summer intern to assist with all aspects of its domestic policy and advocacy work, including policy research, monitoring of policy developments (e.g. congressional hearings) and legal research and analysis related to state and federal legislation. The thematic focus of this internship is linked with the strategic priorities of the IRC’s U.S.-based programs. These include, but are not limited to, issues related to the national refugee resettlement program and the protection of vulnerable populations such as asylum seekers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and unaccompanied children. The P&A team engages in advocacy at both the state and federal level. Responsibilities Assist with policy analysis and legal research on state and federal issues affecting refugee resettlement and other U.S. immigrant populations in need of protection Help track and analyze state and federal legislation related to refugees, asylum seekers, and other populations of concern Attend meetings, events, and congressional hearings, take detailed notes, and report back Assist with research on advocacy issues Support digital advocacy efforts on issues related to refugees, asylum seekers, and other populations of concern Help draft and prepare materials for distribution during meetings and briefings Other duties and tasks as assigned Learning Outcomes
Qualifications
Students pursuing an advanced degree in law (JD or LLM), students pursuing a master’s degree, and highly qualified students in their final years of their bachelor’s degree are welcome to apply. Relevant studies include human rights, refugee studies, public policy, and public administration programs with relevant coursework in international human rights and refugee law or U.S. immigration law. Please note that the IRC is only able to accept interns who are currently enrolled as students. Post-graduate fellows are accepted in some cases. Strong writing, editing, and research skills Legal research and analysis skills are a plus Ability to multi-task and prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced work environment Graphic design skills or experience creating visual materials is a plus Must be able to work productively in a team environment as well as independently Takes the initiative to ask questions and prioritize tasks as needed Intern must be available to work 3-5 full days per week for a minimum of 14 weeks. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to at least 4 days per week. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note that this internship is unpaid, but the IRC will provide a reimbursement of up to $25 per day for lunch and travel. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unfortunately only able to contact candidates who have been selected for interviews. No phone inquiries please.
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