Aftercare Intern and Fellow

This position is an in-person, year-long deployment to one of the following locations: Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office. 

Program duration is 12 months, from June 2027 – May 2028.

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 Aftercare Interns & Fellows.

Aftercare Interns and Fellows support our national staff with programming for a variety of casework types (i.e., Human Trafficking, Bonded Labor, Child Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, etc.) as we seek restoration and rehabilitation for our clients. IJM's Internship and Fellowship opportunities vary every session and look different in every office. Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor. 

• In collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare, assist in the continued development of a comprehensive aftercare strategy for IJM; 
• Support casework information management and input case details into Casework Tracking Management System; 
• Maintain up-to-date statistics and information for the department; 
• Assist in the development of systems and processes for the respective Aftercare teams as needed;  
• Conduct research and impact assessments on how IJM Aftercare interventions affect IJM clients; 
• Develop and maintain partnerships with aftercare providers, under the direction and guidance of the Director of Aftercare; 
• In collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare, draft best practices for rehabilitation and reintegration of IJM clients; 
• Travel with IJM staff to meet with IJM clients and work with area leaders (Please note: not every office will require or permit interns or fellows to have direct client interaction); 
• Complete professional writing assignments including grant proposals, program proposals, and program update reports; 
• Provide support, logistical and/or administrative assistance to IJM Aftercare staff, under the direction of the Director of Aftercare. 
• Other departmental support as needed.  

Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills 

• Bachelor's degree; 
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Organizational and administrative skills; 
• Attention to detail; 
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred; and 
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices. 

Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills 

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and/or at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience or exposure to program design and development; 
• Training or experience in trauma counseling preferred; 
• Experience addressing poverty and livelihood issues; and 
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin American offices. 

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. 

As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program. This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow.

Application Process: 

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one 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. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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