Innovation & Design Intern - Summer 2026

Who We Are

InternationalJustice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking anInnovation & DesignIntern to join the 2026SummerInternship class.

TheInnovation & Design Internwill support various initiatives executed by theGlobal Innovation & Design Center who equips IJM program teams to use human-centered design for greater innovation,scaleand impact.

TheInnovation & Design Internwill supportour teams around the world problem-solve and enhance their programs. Tasks may include :

Supportdeveloping IJM’s partner-facing data management system;

Support intervention lifecycle development;

Support innovation events and brainstorming sessions;

Synthesizing and analyzing qualitative data sets;

Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates.It reports to the Sr.Lead,Innovation& Design. The position requires40 hoursper week.

Summerinternship program dates are June 1– Aug. 7, 2026.

Application Deadline : Dec. 31, 2025. Candidate communication will begin in early January.

General Qualifications and Required Skills

Bachelor's degree must be in progress for DC / RemoteInternshipsand applicants need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.

Experience in research, writing, and MS Office Suite applications.

Experience in policy, technology, advocacy, design, and / or data.

Ability to thrive in multi-disciplinary settings and ambiguity.

Ability to work effectively across cultures andtime zones.

Strong self-starter and able to work independently.

Critical Qualities

Mature orthodox Christian faith;

Humble and resilient;

Pursues excellence;

Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;

Strong service ethic;

Innovative problem solver;

Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;

Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;

Tenacious in achieving goals; and

Professional.