Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Fall 2012 Internship

Internship Description: 

The Immigration/Refugee Policy Intern will work with HIAS’ Policy Department in its Washington, DC office on efforts to advocate for generous and just immigration and refugee policies. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in government affairs and advocacy.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct research, analysis, and writing for various special projects related to immigration, refugee, and asylum policy, advocacy, and programs in support of HIAS’ U.S. and international programs.

* Monitor and report on congressional hearings, legislative affairs, and news stories.

* Assist with regular publications such as the HIAS/JTA Digest, the Middle East Refugee Digest, the Latin America Refugee Digest, and the Haitian Immigration Digest.

* Assist with the development and implementation of events for HIAS Young Leaders.

* Other duties related to program development, management, operations, grassroots outreach, database upkeep, grants, and general office support.

Requirements:

* Undergraduate student 

* Experience with immigration, refugees, and/or policy preferred

* Strong research, analytical, and writing skills

* Ability to prioritize, multi-task between administrative and programmatic issues, and manage time effectively

* Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to work independently, and strong organizational skills

* Fluency in written and spoken English; bilingual a plus but not required

* Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word & Excel) and internet research

Interested applicants should email the following information to yelena.serebrenik@hias.org:

* Cover letter (please explain your interest in the position and indicate semester/time availability)

* Resume

* Brief writing sample (maximum 3 pages)

* Contact information for 3 references

Please note: HIAS internships are unfunded but we work with schools to assist students in obtaining credit or funding. HIAS-DC is located at 1775 K Street NW, Suite 320 – one block from both the Farragut North and the Farragut West metro stops.

Founded in 1881, HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society), the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, is the oldest international migration and refugee resettlement agency in the U.S.  Dedicated to assisting persecuted and oppressed Jews and other people worldwide and delivering them to countries of safe haven, to date HIAS has assisted more than 4.5 million people.