Employee Experience & Events Intern - Fall 2025

Who We Are  

International Justice 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% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking an Employee Experience Intern to join the 2025 Fall Internship class.  

The Employee Experience Intern will support and assist the Employee Experience and Events team with various projects, including:  

• Creating training resources for our shipping system in the Arlington Office; 

• Reviewing and adapting travel best practices for IJM staff; 

• Assisting with administrative coordination of Arlington Office Operations; 

• Vendor research; 

• Other projects as assigned.  

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area, or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Manager, Events. The position requires 20-40 hours per week. 

Fall Internship program dates are Sept. 15 – Dec. 12, 2025.  

General Qualifications and Required Skills   

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

• Event management experience.  

• Design skills a plus.  

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