Summer Intern – Localization and Refugee Leadership

Refugees International

Intern supporting the Refugee Leadership and Power-Shifting agenda at Refugees International. Engaging in research, writing, and event logistics to empower displaced people.

Posted 5/11/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $5,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the development of fellowship training curricula by identifying and vetting expert trainers tailored to the specific needs of the cohort.
Map potential partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and private sectors to expand the suite of services (scholarships, certifications, and funding) available to fellows.
Conduct initial outreach to prospective partner organizations to initiate relationship-building and resource-sharing.
Provide end-to-end logistical support for R-Space events, including agenda setting, speaker coordination, and digital or in-person delivery.
Help manage the platform’s online engagement efforts.
Monitor global trends in power-shifting and "localization" within the humanitarian sector.
The intern will have the opportunity to research, draft, and potentially publish original content on RI’s website regarding refugee leadership and the power-shifting agenda.
Support other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past year;
Be seeking the internship as part of an educational experience related to the program in which you are enrolled;
Have a strong interest in advocating for refugee led work, and the powershifting agenda
Have strong research, writing, organizational, communication, and administrative skills;
Be based within the United States;
Work at least 250 hours/roughly 20 hours per week, as guided by the initiatives manager;
Begin in late May 2026 and end no later than late August 2026.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Refugees International is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for lifesaving assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people. The organization works globally to promote solutions to displacement crises, focusing on issues like climate displacement, internal displacement, and pathways to safety for refugees, particularly women and girls. Refugees International operates in regions affected by displacement, including Africa, the Americas, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East & North Africa. It engages in advocacy to influence policy and support refugee rights globally, aiming to create a more welcoming world for people seeking refuge. Summer Intern – Localization and Refugee Leadership 🔥 3 hours ago 🏢🏡 Washington – Hybrid 💵 $5k / year 👨‍🎓 Internship 🟠 Senior 🌎 Translator / Interpreter Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Assist in the development of fellowship training curricula by identifying and vetting expert trainers tailored to the specific needs of the cohort.
Map potential partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and private sectors to expand the suite of services (scholarships, certifications, and funding) available to fellows.
Conduct initial outreach to prospective partner organizations to initiate relationship-building and resource-sharing.
Provide end-to-end logistical support for R-Space events, including agenda setting, speaker coordination, and digital or in-person delivery.
Help manage the platform’s online engagement efforts.
Monitor global trends in power-shifting and "localization" within the humanitarian sector.
The intern will have the opportunity to research, draft, and potentially publish original content on RI’s website regarding refugee leadership and the power-shifting agenda.
Support other tasks as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past year;
Be seeking the internship as part of an educational experience related to the program in which you are enrolled;
Have a strong interest in advocating for refugee led work, and the powershifting agenda
Have strong research, writing, organizational, communication, and administrative skills;
Be based within the United States;
Work at least 250 hours/roughly 20 hours per week, as guided by the initiatives manager;
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Hard Skills & Tools

researchwritinglogistical supportagenda settingspeaker coordinationdigital deliveryin-person deliverycontent draftingresource-sharing

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsadministrative skillsrelationship-buildingadvocacy