Regional Communications & Marketing Intern - Fall 2025

Who We Are  

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.  

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need  

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Regional Communications & Marketing Intern to join the 2025 Fall Internship class.  

The Regional Communications & Marketing Intern will support program and advancement staff across the Africa and Europe region. 

The Regional Communications & Marketing Intern will support a variety of project management tasks for regional communications initiatives as well as support writing, copyediting and graphic design. Tasks may include:  

• Managing regional community of practice scheduling and meeting follow up; 

• Supporting regional speaker trainings; 

• Intranet site management and development; 

• Improvement of processes; 

• Ad hoc creative assignments such as writing, copyediting, and graphic design; 

• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support. 

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Regional Director, Communications & Marketing, Africa Europe. The position requires 20 hours per week. 

Fall internship program dates are Sept. 12 – Dec. 15, 2025.     

General Qualifications and Required Skills   

• Bachelor's degree must be in progress for DC/Remote Internships and applicants need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.  

• Experience in project management or process implementation. 

• Experience with intranet site management. 

• Graphic design skills a plus. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Critical Qualities   

• Mature orthodox Christian faith;   

• Humble and resilient;   

• Pursues excellence;   

• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;   

• Strong service ethic;   

• Innovative problem solver;    

• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;   

• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;    

• Tenacious in achieving goals; and    

• Professional.   

Application Process: