Program Management Intern – Fall 2026

Program Management Intern – Fall 2026 This internship will support the program management staff to execute the operations and logistics of the Refugee Representation team. This role will involve managing multiple projects to enable and optimize the essential functions of the team’s legal representation work, with a focus on database management and operational execution. Interns will gain experience overseeing projects through a strategic lens, learn to manage competing priorities, expand their technical skills in excel and data analysis. This position will also allow the intern to gain exposure to the files and processes associated with asylum law. This intern will contribute to the team goal of providing refugees fleeing persecution with access to critical legal protections and social services. How will you make a difference in the human rights space through this internship? This internship provides both operational and strategic support to the Refugee Representation team. By efficiently managing logistics, strategy, and grant operations, they will enable attorneys to extend their legal representation to a greater number of asylum seekers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Intern responsibilities include assisting in day-to-day operations, including planning team meetings and trainings, updating the database, budget management, and resource organization Intern will support financial management and reporting by filing receipts, maintaining accurate expense tracking, and ensuring that team budgets align with allocations to support timely and accurate funder reporting Intern will help maintain and track case data and details for our records and to collaborate with communications and advocacy teams to help identify and share compelling stories that highlight the impact of our work Intern will be involved in the drafting of written content such as newsletters or pro bono partner email blasts Intern will support the implementation of major collaboration projects with a focus on leveraging technology and improving systems to optimize the reach of the Refugee Representation team’s impact Interns will have opportunities to attend legal trainings, advocacy groups, and coalition meetings Desired Skills and Experience Dedicated interest and passion for immigration law and protecting the rights of migrants Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once Excellent database management and data analysis skills, including proficiency with excel Experienced in planning and executing events or overseeing a project from beginning to end Self-sufficient and able to manage tasks independently in a remote work environment Displays leadership by making strategic recommendations for improved operations and workflows Education: Undergraduate Compensation: Unpaid Submission Deadline: July 24, 2026 Start Date: September 8, 2026 End Date: December 11, 2026 Time Commitment: 15 hours per week Application Instructions: Please include a resume in PDF format. Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.