What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)?
This is an unpaid internship intended for educational and professional development purposes.
Ongoing Internship Opportunity (January 13, 2026 - May 8, 2026)
For additional details or inquiries, please email internships@refugees.org
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org .
Overview
The USCRI Intern will work with various departments across the organization assisting with various administrative tasks, as well as direct services provided to USCRI’s clients. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.
Subject To Overall Organizational Needs, Interns Will Be Placed In Departments That Align With Their Academic Background And Career Interests, Such As
Duties And Responsibilities
Interns may be assigned various duties and responsibilities depending on organizational, program and location needs that may include:
as required by the supervisor(s).
Requirements
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy
of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental
disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ongoing Internship Opportunity (January 13, 2026 - May 8, 2026)
For additional details or inquiries, please email internships@refugees.org
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org .
Overview
The USCRI Intern will work with various departments across the organization assisting with various administrative tasks, as well as direct services provided to USCRI’s clients. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.
Subject To Overall Organizational Needs, Interns Will Be Placed In Departments That Align With Their Academic Background And Career Interests, Such As
- Legal Services
- Communications
- Policy and Advocacy
- Refugee Resettlement
- Anti-Trafficking
- International Programs
- Development
Duties And Responsibilities
Interns may be assigned various duties and responsibilities depending on organizational, program and location needs that may include:
- Assisting Case Mangers with file maintenance by updating case management systems, reporting databases, and physical files; maintain confidentiality of information
- Communicating client needs to Case Managers and assisting with timely delivery of services.
- Collaborating with Case Manager and other staff personnel to confirm appropriate services are in place.
- Assisting with administrative and operation tasks specific to the assigned department, program or location
- Helping delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate support to clients; and
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
as required by the supervisor(s).
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Bilingual/multilingual ability is strongly preferred;
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and database programs a plus;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and work
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with providers, vendors, and
- Must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people; and
- Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired.
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
- Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and
- Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy
of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental
disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.