Communications & Partnerships Internships and Fellowships

About the Role

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking Communications & Partnerships Interns & Fellows to support IJM Headquarters and national staff in guiding how the organization communicates its work globally by sourcing and developing compelling content from IJM's field offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop stories and news items on IJM programs for HQ materials such as: News from the Field, IJM Justice Briefings, Quarterly Reports, web updates, fundraising pieces, PowerPoint presentations and IJM speeches.
• Check facts and use research skills to help put IJM work into regional and global context.
• Maintain a file containing articles in newspapers and internet of interest.
• Conduct field research and write issue-focused stories to highlight IJM's work.
• Research, compile and analyze information of use for the office in the area of communications.
• Arrange interviews and establish contacts with entities, civil servants and social/media operators.
• Develop documents based on studies, surveys and interviews of information subjects.
• Serve as an internal, entrepreneurial reporter to capture stories and news items that describe the work of IJM.
• Draft press releases after significant events for local media.
• Create and maintain a press release list with local and national newspapers and magazines.
• Secure opportunities for IJM to conduct training for churches, community leaders and the general population.
• Maintain promotional materials, inventory and ledger.
• Support the execution and promotional materials for key events.
• Other departmental support as needed.

Locations

Positions may be available in: Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office.

Program Duration

12 months, from June 2027 – May 2028.

Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.

Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience and/or a graduate degree.
• Prior work experience in Communications, Media, Public Relations, and/or Event Management.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows XP.
• Experience networking with International and National NGO's, CBO's, faith-based communities, and local government.
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.

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.
• Professional.

Additional Information

• Interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray expenses. This is not an hourly wage.
• Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith in one PDF document. A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM.
• IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references.