International Refugee Assistance Project · 22 hours ago
Communications Summer Intern- 2026
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is seeking a Communications Intern to provide administrative and programmatic support to its Communications Department. The role involves developing and disseminating content for external audiences, supporting the design and distribution of legal information resources, and conducting storytelling research about displaced people.
Homeless Shelter
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the design, content development, and distribution of new legal information resources (text and multimedia), including input on strategy, accessibility, and execution
Work with subject matter experts to maintain and update legal information resources in a variety of formats
Support backend updates, including UX/UI design and information architecture, of the Legal Information website. Help with the creation and implementation of internal systems to streamline workflows
Coordinate with partners for content dissemination
Conduct storytelling research about displaced people, including, but not limited to, identifying relevant news articles, messaging and social media trends, and opportunities for advocacy and awareness-building using communications tools
Create original written and visual content for IRAP’s social media, web, email marketing, and digital advertising platforms that centers client voices and reflects principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and accessibility
Research target journalists and outlets in support of media advocacy efforts
Design original communications campaigns and assist with partner communications campaigns
Organize and compile accurate data in the contact and communications databases
Additional creative projects and administrative tasks may be suggested
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in or within one year of graduation from an undergraduate institution
At least two years of undergraduate class work or equivalent work experience must be completed prior to the start of the internship
Passion for upholding and advancing the rights of displaced people
Organized, motivated, and collaborative; able to balance multiple priorities; strong time management skills
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to turn complex information into easy-to-understand resources
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong graphic design skills
Sensitivity to client empowerment and to working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations
Deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) in all internal and external communications and interactions
Adaptability and responsiveness to shifting priorities and rapid-response timelines
Excellent English oral and written skills
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
Word processing knowledge required
Preferred
Experience developing social media content for organizations
Experience developing communications campaigns
Spoken and written proficiency in a non-English language, particularly Spanish, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, French, Portuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Russian
Knowledge of WordPress, Google Workspace, Quorum, and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Company
International Refugee Assistance Project
The International Refugee Assistance Project is the legal advocacy organization for refugees in need of a safe place to call home.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yelena Bakaleva, CAE, MBA, MS
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Morton
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
St. Louis Business Journal
2025-03-26
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