Policy & Advocacy Intern
4 days ago
Arlington
Job Description U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please visit our official website at . OVERVIEW OF TEAM USCRI’s Policy & Advocacy (P&A) team supports USCRI’s mission by leading the development of the organization’s positions on international and domestic policy. Through research, policy development, advocacy, and coalition-building, the team works to shape equitable systems, elevate refugee and immigrant voices, and drive lasting change locally, nationally, and globally. P&A works closely with programmatic, international, and communications staff to achieve this mission. This position does not entail providing or assisting with direct client services. This position requires partial in-person work in Arlington, Virginia. Part-time and full-time options are available. POSITION The USCRI Policy & Advocacy Intern will support the P&A team by contributing to projects that track domestic and international policy developments, research key issues, develop advocacy strategies, and produce written materials on policy and advocacy topics. Strong candidates are passionate about immigration and human rights, and capable of conducting independent research and supporting advocacy initiatives. Individuals with lived experience of displacement are especially encouraged to apply. While the position is unpaid, the supervisor(s) will provide support if the intern pursues academic credit. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Several internship opportunities are available year-round for students during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist policy analysts by tracking domestic and international policy changes, researching policy issues and international country conditions, and preparing written materials on policy and advocacy topics., • Interns will be supported by P&A staff in producing, at minimum, the following examples of written work: (1) one brief, informative piece on a topic or issue impacting refugee or displaced populations; and (2) one thoroughly researched section of a country conditions report;, • Listen to and/or attend advocacy meetings, webinars, governmental hearings, and intergovernmental gatherings; REQUIREMENTS • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate, graduate, or law school program., • Experience with policy analysis, research, writing, and editing;, • Ability to work on new, developing projects;, • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint);, • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with people of diverse professional experiences;, • Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to summarize policy issues for diverse audiences;, • Dedication to uplifting the voices of refugees, asylees, and other immigrant populations;, • Demonstrated sensitivity and empathy for the experiences of forcibly displaced populations and people of diverse backgrounds;, • Ability to interpret policy documents, legislation, and data to draw meaningful insights;, • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and collaborators of diverse backgrounds; and, • Demonstrated interest in social services, human rights, international studies, global health, or displacement studies;, • Internationally based work or courses of study; and, • Ability to type, read, and listen or to adaptive typing, reading, and listening programs., • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands. TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to apply. Candidates must include and describe experience or interest in refugee and displacement issues. Upon receiving a request for an interview, candidates should be prepared to submit a brief writing sample (1-2 pages), an unofficial transcript, and two professional references. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.