Immigration Justice Campaign (IJC) Intern, Fully

Immigration Justice Campaign (IJC) Intern The American Immigration Council works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring. The Council brings together individuals adept at solving problems and employs four coordinated approaches to advance change—litigation, research, legislative and administrative advocacy, and communications.

Internship Summary The American Immigration Council (the Council) is looking for an intern to join our Immigration Justice Campaign (IJC) team. The internship is a semester or summer‑long learning‑focused experience for a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The internship is designed to provide exposure to nonprofit service operations, volunteer engagement models, and program coordination through project‑based work, observation, andguided participation.

Key Learning Areas&Project‑Based Contributions Program Operations Exposure (Approx. 40%)

Shadow team members to learn how interpretation and translation requests are coordinated

Assist with discrete, time‑bound projects related to improving tracking tools or resource materials

Observe workflow management processes and contribute to documentation updates or process guides

Support data entry or tracking and volunteer coordination on a limited, supervised basis for learning purposes

Volunteer Engagement&Onboarding Exposure (Approx. 30%)

Observe volunteer outreach and onboarding processes

Assist with discrete projects such as auditing onboarding materials for clarity and usability

Support preparation of communications or resource materials for volunteer engagement

Participate in team discussions related to volunteer coordination strategies

Research&Special Projects (Approx. 20%)

Conduct research assignments related to immigration legal services, pro‑bono models, or nonprofit program delivery

Contribute to short‑term projects aligned with team priorities

General Administrative Support (Approx. 10%)

Provide limited administrative support on an as‑needed basis under supervision

Assist with internal organization of materials or resources

Requirements

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

An interest in the legal, immigration, and/or nonprofit fields

Commitment to the mission of the Immigration Justice Campaign and the American Immigration Council

Exceptional attention to detail and a willingness to learn

Self‑starter with ability to handle assigned tasks in a remote environment

Ability to handle confidential client and volunteer data with discretion and professionalism

For consideration, qualified applicants are to submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should include a summary of how your background, knowledge, and skills relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

NOTE: Applications without cover letters with desired salary may not be considered.

Team Culture

Dedicated, dynamic, collaborative, and compassionate.

A community of individuals passionate about their work.

The American Immigration Council is an equal‑opportunity employer, and is committed to treating all applicants and employees without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religious creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veterans status, citizenship and immigration status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This equal‑employment opportunity commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to advertising, recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

The Council believes that diversity is a strength. The Council is committed to being a safe, respectful, and inclusive space, where a broad range of viewpoints and experiences are encouraged and every member of its staff and board is given the opportunity to thrive.

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