Human Resources 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 500millionpeople from violence, we are seekingaHuman ResourcesIntern to join the 2026SummerInternship class. TheHuman ResourcesIntern will support theGlobal People Supportteam,whichis responsible formanagingglobal compensation and benefits, employment policies, global mobility,global information systems, and HR metrics and analytics.TheHuman ResourcesOperations teamensuresseamlessHRoperations, supportsmission-driven projects, anddrivesinnovative solutions to enhance productivity andsupport IJM's people. TheHuman ResourcesIntern will gain hands-on experienceand relevant professional experience in the field. Tasks may include:

• HR research;
• Project management;
• Process support; and
• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

This positioncan be fully in-person orhybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays)inthe Washington, DC areaor remote for non-local candidates.It reports totheGlobal Director,HR Operations.The positionrequires20-40hoursper week, primarilyduringthehours of 8:30am-5:30pm EST. Summerinternship program dates areJune 1-Aug. 7, 2026. ApplicationDeadline:Dec. 31, 2025.Candidate communication will begin in early January. General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Applicants must have completed at leasttwoyears of relevant undergraduate study.
• Basic knowledge ofHR operationsand principles.
• Strongproblem-solving skills.
• Experience with project and/or process management and enhancement preferred.

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 achievinggoals; and
• Professional.

Application Process: Upload Resume, CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* inone PDF document.

• What is a statement of faith?

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM.The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence, recruitment,selectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate'svaluecongruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM,we'recommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, wetruly believethat the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.That'swhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] ofTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed. IJMrequiresa background check, policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. #LI-BR1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job