Policy and Advocacy Intern, Fall 2026

Job overview

The Policy and Advocacy Intern, Fall 2026 role is hybrid, with partial in-person work in Arlington, VA, from September through December. The internship is unpaid; USCRI may provide support if the intern pursues academic credit with a university. The Policy & Advocacy team works to shape equitable systems, elevate refugee and immigrant voices, and drive policy change. The intern supports policy analysts by tracking policy developments, researching issues and country conditions, and preparing written materials. The work contributes to research, policy development, advocacy strategies, and collaboration with communications and program teams; interns who excel may have the opportunity to publish their own materials.

What you'll do

• Assist policy analysts with tracking domestic and international policy changes, researching policy issues and country conditions, and preparing written materials
• listen to or attend advocacy meetings, webinars, governmental hearings, and intergovernmental gatherings
• collaborate with policy analysts and communications staff on public education and advocacy strategies
• support identification of fundraising opportunities for advocacy projects. Publishing materials is an opportunity for interns who excel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

policy and advocacy intern

fall 2026

uscri

arlington va

september–december

unpaid internship

refugee policy

immigration policy

human rights

policy research

advocacy

writing and editing

partial in-person

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time and full-time options are available. Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate, graduate, or law school program; preference is given to current graduate students. The internship does not involve direct client services.

About the employer

U.S Comm for Refuge is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.