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Communications Summer Intern- 2026

International Refugee Assistance Project

International Refugee Assistance Project

Marketing & Communications
New York, NY, USA
USD 17-17 / hour
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
Opportunity
The Communications Intern will provide administrative and programmatic support to IRAP’s Communications Department, as well as other Departments at IRAP, to develop and disseminate content designed for external audiences, including IRAP supporters, beneficiaries of our legal resources, and new audiences.
This role will be supervised by the Digital Resources, Products, and Engagement (DRPE) Manager.

Possible Responsibilities

  • Support the design, content development, and distribution of new legal information resources (text and multimedia), including input on strategy, accessibility, and execution.
  • Work with subject matter experts to maintain and update legal information resources in a variety of formats.
  • Support backend updates, including UX/UI design and information architecture, of the Legal Information website. Help with the creation and implementation of internal systems to streamline workflows.
  • Coordinate with partners for content dissemination.
  • Conduct storytelling research about displaced people, including, but not limited to, identifying relevant news articles, messaging and social media trends, and opportunities for advocacy and awareness-building using communications tools.
  • Create original written and visual content for IRAP’s social media, web, email marketing, and digital advertising platforms that centers client voices and reflects principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and accessibility.
  • Research target journalists and outlets in support of media advocacy efforts.
  • Design original communications campaigns and assist with partner communications campaigns.
  • Organize and compile accurate data in the contact and communications databases.
  • Additional creative projects and administrative tasks may be suggested.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Must be enrolled in or within one year of graduation from an undergraduate institution.
  • Experience
  • At least two years of undergraduate class work or equivalent work experience must be completed prior to the start of the internship.
  • Experience developing social media content for organizations preferred.
  • Experience developing communications campaigns preferred.
  • Values, Competencies, Skills
  • Passion for upholding and advancing the rights of displaced people.
  • Organized, motivated, and collaborative; able to balance multiple priorities; strong time management skills.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to turn complex information into easy-to-understand resources.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong graphic design skills.
  • Sensitivity to client empowerment and to working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations.
  • Deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) in all internal and external communications and interactions.
  • Adaptability and responsiveness to shifting priorities and rapid-response timelines.
  • Excellent English oral and written skills; spoken and written proficiency in a non-English language, particularly Spanish, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, French, Portuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Russian is preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
  • Word processing knowledge required; knowledge of WordPress, Google Workspace, Quorum, and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a plus.

Internship-related Requirements

  • This internship requires a work authorization in the United States.
  • The internship can be based in New York City or remote within the US.
  • This internship may require occasional travel to the NYC office.
  • This internship can be done remotely or hybrid.
Duration
This is a full-time internship and requires a 10-week commitment beginning on Monday, June 1, 2026, with an onboarding week (June 1-3) in IRAP’s New York office.
If you are only able to work part-time (for example, if you are a part-time student) or are unable to begin on June 1, please still apply, and we will review your application.
Compensation/School Credit
IRAP can host interns/externs in two ways:
- Paid internship where students are compensated $17 per hour (or the intern’s state minimum wage to be applied) for 40 hours per week.
- Non-compensated positions for academic credit(s) (must be coordinated in collaboration with an applicant’s school).
Internship and externship candidates will be considered equally.
Application Process
Please submit the following materials here. We will only review complete applications.
- A 1-page cover letter describing your interest in working with IRAP, including any relevant life or work experience (please address your cover letter to: “Intern/Extern Hiring Committee”);
- A 1-2 page resume;
- A list of 2-3 professional references.
We will prioritize review of applications sent by February 17, 2026, so interested students should apply as soon as possible.
Applicants interested in multiple internship/externship opportunities at IRAP should submit separate applications for each position for which they are interested and qualified.
IRAP believes that diversity is critical to fostering a strong workplace and serving our clients well. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences in the communities that we serve, members of other marginalized communities, and individuals whose identities are underrepresented in the legal profession.
IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.
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