Policy And Communications Intern

Summary

Join IRAP as a Policy and Communications Intern and provide administrative and programmatic support to the Communications and Policy Departments. This role involves conducting research on displaced people, creating content for various platforms, researching journalists, designing communications campaigns, and assisting with policy research and analysis. The internship starts May 27, 2025, and is a 10-week full-time commitment, potentially in NYC, Washington DC, or remotely. Compensation is either a paid internship at $16/hour or for academic credit. Applications are prioritized until February 16, 2025.

Requirements

• 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
• Strong interpersonal and communication 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; ability to speak other languages is a plus
• Word processing knowledge required; knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, and Salesforce is a plus
• This internship requires a work authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with research and analysis on priority policy issues
• Track legislation, federal agency policy changes, and litigation as it relates to displaced persons
• Attend committee hearings, think tank events, and other events and meetings in the policy community as needed
• Support engagement with government officials, in partnership with coalitions
• Draft internal and external facing policy documents such as backgrounders, letters, action alerts, and memos
• Additional creative projects and administrative tasks may be suggested

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak other languages
• Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, and Salesforce

Benefits

• Paid internship where students are compensated $16 per hour (or intern’s state minimum wage to be applied) for 40 hours per week
• Non-compensated positions for academic credit(s) (must be coordinated in collaboration with an applicant’s school)
• This internship can be based in New York City, Washington DC, or remote within the US
• This internship can be done remotely or hybrid