2026 Summer Intern: Strategic Outreach

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 research, writing, organizational, communication, and administrative skills to a transformational organization, apply for this internship at Refugees International. 

We seek a dynamic, motivated intern to support our Strategic Outreach team during the 2026 Summer Summer.  Refugees International’s Strategic Outreach Team advances the organization’s external engagement functions, including communications and media relations, campaigns, government relations, and partnerships.  Below you will see the responsibilities and qualifications for the internship.   

Refugees International (RI) seeks great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we specifically encourage members of refugee, immigrant, asylum-seeking, or other displaced to apply for the internship.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support advocacy and campaign priorities across the Strategic Outreach team;
• Contribute to a project to digitize Refugees International’s archive;
• Assist with publishing and maintaining Refugees International’s website;
• Draft written, video, and multimedia content for digital platforms;
• Support email communications and maintaining the contact database;
• Monitor and tracking Refugees International social and digital media mentions; 
• Research social media trends and digital best practices;
• Conduct research on key advocacy targets, partners, and audiences;
• Assist with digital analytics and performance reporting;
• Monitor major news outlets for issues relevant to Refugees International’s work;
• Support meetings, events, and special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiasm for Refugees International’s mission and work;
• Strong writing, editing, and social media skills;
• Familiarity with digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently;
• Interest in humanitarian issues, forced displacement, and advocacy;
• Be based within the United States;
• Work at least 250 hours, as guided by RI staff or partners;
• Begin in late May 2026 and end no later than late August 2026.

COMPENSATION

$5,000 Stipend

TO APPLY  

Applications should include a cover letter, résumé, and a relevant work sample (can include a short essay, social media toolkit, video, graphic design sample, communications plan, or other work that demonstrates competencies in the requirements described above).

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.

Refugees International is an equal-opportunity employer 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.