U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) · 2 months ago
Policy & Advocacy Intern
Arlington, VA, US
Internship
Hybrid
InternU.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to protecting the rights of migrants. The Policy & Advocacy Intern will assist in tracking policy developments, conducting research, and producing written materials focused on immigration and human rights advocacy.
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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
Collaborate with policy analysts and communications staff on public education and advocacy strategies
Other job-related duties may be assigned as agreed upon by the intern and supervisor(s)
Qualification
Required
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
Dedication to advocating for human rights, an interest in policies affecting refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people
Preferred
Demonstrated interest in social services, human rights, international studies, global health, or displacement studies
Internationally based work or courses of study
Proficiency in additional languages
Company
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
The U.S.
Founded in 1911
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Rose Community Foundation
2023-06-01Grant
Leadership Team
Gabriel Rater
Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program Coordinator
Jasmine Ljungberg
Associate Director – Grants and Partnerships
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