2025 Summer Internship - Latin America

Welcome!

We’re happy you are here.  If you are looking to be part of a vibrant, inspiring, mission-driven organization full of thinkers and doers, then read on!  If you aspire to apply your talents to a transformational organization, apply for this internship! Refugees International (RI) seeks great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and we specifically encourage members of refugee, immigrant, or other displaced communities to join us.

When you do join us, you will be an integral contributor to a non-governmental organization that advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for refugees and other displaced people, abiding by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. join the program team as an intern focused on Latin America  migration policy. You will intern closely with the Senior Advocate for Latin America and conduct research related to refugee resettlement, pathways, security dynamics and other humanitarian challenges. You will engage on migration policy challenges with particular focus on Mexico, Costa Rica, and Venezuelan displacement. The internship will focus on research, policy tracking, assisting in organizing and attending high level meetings, and writing opportunities.

ABOUT THE POSITION
You will: 

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate, graduate student, or have recently graduated within the past year; 


• Be seeking the internship as part of the educational experience related to the program in which they are enrolled;


• Be fluent in Spanish with a preference for those with native proficiency;


• Have familiarity with Latin America including political and social dynamics. Lived experience is desired but not required;


• Have a strong interest in international refugee and humanitarian affairs;


• Be based within the United States of America.


• Work at least 250 hours as guided by the Senior Advocate for Latin America;


• Work during ET hours either remotely or hybrid in the Washington DC office


• Starting May 27th and ending no later than August 29th, within the 9:00am – 5:00pm EST


• Earn a stipend of $4,000.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Your day-to-day responsibilities: 

• Conduct research and draft reports, memos, and briefs on topics related to immigration, refugee policy, and humanitarian affairs in Latin America.


• Assist in the preparation and organization of meetings with working groups, partners, and other stakeholders.


• Take detailed notes and providing summaries of key discussions and action items from meetings.


• Monitor and track immigration news, policy developments, and emerging trends in Latin America.


• Assist with outreach efforts, including drafting communications.

ABOUT REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL 

Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. We do not accept any government or UN funding, ensuring the independence and credibility of our work. 

TO APPLY:

Please include your resume, cover letter, and a one-two page writing sample and submit by April 11, 2025 11:59 PM EST. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by Refugees International.

Refugees International is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a workplace reflective of the people it serves. Refugees International welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors.