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Summer internship application deadline is March 15, 2025, though applications may be considered on a rolling basis.
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) advances human rights and due process for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through direct legal services, impact litigation, advocacy, and public education. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Washington, DC, Indiana, and San Diego, NIJC’s team of 100 attorneys, paralegals, and professionals, along with 2,000 pro bono attorneys, is at the forefront of immigration reform.
Summary
Are you passionate about communications and marketing? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in digital strategies, content creation, and fundraising? The Communication and Marketing internship at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC NFP) is a wonderful opportunity to learn and grown in a dynamic environment. This internship will provide you with valuable experience in engaging audiences through digital channels, developing online fundraising campaigns, and using data for impactful programs.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN FUNDING OR EARN CLASS CREDIT FOR THIS INTERNSHIP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and implementing strategies for fundraising campaigns, focusing on maximizing online engagement
- Support the management and maintenance of data in NIJC’s Constituent Relationship Management system
- Develop and schedule engaging content for NIJC’s social media platforms, email newsletters, and website
- Coordinate with program staff to gather, edit, and organize compelling stories from clients and volunteers, highlighting NIJC’s work.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic understanding of digital marketing and social media platforms
- Familiarity with content creation and scheduling tools
- Experience or interest in data analysis and CRM systems a plus
Physical Abilities Statement
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- The person in this position occasionally needs to move about the inside of the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine.
It is the policy of NIJC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.