Program Dates : January 27- April 25, 2025
Application Deadline : August 21
Applications for this position will be processed on a rolling basis, so interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Incomplete Applications (No Cover Letter & Statement of Faith) will not be considered. Please do not apply with just a resume.
These internships can be done fully remotely, or in-person at our office in Arlington, Virginia.
If you are interested in multiple internships (even if it's on a separate job posting), please indicate which positions are of interest in your cover letter.
You do not need to submit more than one application.
Program Information
The DC internship program is designed to give undergraduate students, graduate students, and young professionals the opportunity to serve IJM's Global Center.
Interns participate in the ongoing work of protecting the rights of those subject to violent forms of oppression and human rights abuses.
IJM internships offer a unique opportunity for professional development and spiritual growth. The program benefits those who plan to pursue various career paths, including public relations, law, Christian ministry, law enforcement, public policy, business, social work or general non-profit or international work.
The program offers interns an opportunity to investigate their individual gifts and develop new skills while working at IJM's Global Center.
For many interns, the DC internship is a strategic step prior to attending graduate school or beginning a career. The positions are open to college and graduate students, recent college graduates, and young professionals in career transition.
Global Technology Solutions interns participate in the full running of a global IT group supporting local staff and all the field offices.
IJM maintains their Global Systems and Infrastructure centrally from the DC office. Although specific tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, GTS interns can expect to focus on one of three areas.
Positions Available :
Workday Intern :
Intern will migrate KBAs and Shared Files into Workday Help articles. Experience with creating business documents, strong grammar / proofreading skills, Workday experience is a plus but not required.
Service Desk Intern or Fellow
General Service Desk Support
Provides first level support to resolve problems with IT services and applications by meeting customer service standards (i.
- e., displaying a positive attitude, actively listening, taking ownership, leveraging knowledge, communicating clearly);
- Proactively troubleshoot hardware and software issues including, but not limited to : Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems;
- Apple MacOS; Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, LAN / WAN connectivity, workstation and laptop hardware components and peripherals, and network printing;
- Accurately tracks and routes escalated incident and request tickets providing thorough documentation of troubleshooting, history, and resolution;
- Receive and configure new desktop and laptop hardware;
Familiarity with video conferencing and A / V management.
User Account Management
Assist in provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts in Azure, Active Directory, Salesforce, Workday, and other IJM applications & services.
Documentation and Training
Develop knowledgebase solutions for IJM software, systems, and processes;
Maintain good documentation through helpdesk ticketing system and systems documentation processes; and help instruct staff on new systems / applications
IJM's Internship opportunities vary every session and look different in every office. Interns generally will assist a specific person or team.
The positions involve the described tasks and responsibilities as well as other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
General Qualifications and Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree must be in progress or completed for this internship, and applicants need to have completed at leasttwoyears of undergraduate study.
- College students, recent graduates and graduate students with background in Information Technology or software development are preferred
Critical Qualities
- Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values : Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
- 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.
To apply, please upload the following items compiled into one pdf : (( Firstname.Lastname.Application.pdf )( Please note, applications missing one or more of these items will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.)
- Cover Letter describing your interest in an IJM Internship or Fellowship
- Resume
- Statement of Faith (if not addressed in cover letter. Please share about what your faith means to you and how it has inspired you to take part in the work of IJM).
When you apply, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information for two references; one Work or Academic Reference and one Spiritual Reference.
Please note that if we move forward with your application, we may be contacting them for further information about your candidacy.
All IJM internships and fellowships are unpaid positions. Interns and fellows are expected to financially support themselves throughout the duration of their time of service.