At the heart of our organization is our commitment to walk with the people we serve and accompany throughout the experience of displacement. In order to fulfill that commitment, we work with almost 9,000 people worldwide, who are engaged with JRS as staff (employees), contractors, religious workers, volunteers or interns. JRS operates in 58 countries. JRS staff are both international and local professionals, who work for Country or Regional JRS Offices or in the International Office in Rome.

What matters to us?

We seek to engage people with the highest technical and behavior skills as well as a strong commitment to accompanying refugees and internally displaced people on their journey. Our work cannot succeed without the contribution of exceptional people. Our recruitment and employment policies are guided by the following core principles:

• Diversity and Inclusion: JRS welcomes people from all faiths, beliefs, nationalities, and backgrounds to join our family.
• Ethical conduct: JRS Staff must uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in carrying out the organization’s mission
• Commitment to JRS core values: Dignity, Solidarity, Compassion, Participation, Justice, Hospitality, and Hope.

What do we do for our staff?

JRS offers diverse and exciting career possibilities with the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of refugees and internally displaced persons.

The organization also recognizes its ethical and legal obligation to protect and promote the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of staff. We care for and respect an individual’s unique experiences, strengths, and needs.

JRS also has a Global Staff Care Project that focus on employee wellbeing.

Current Job Openings

Major Gifts Officer – Remote

Media Relations Officer – Washington, DC

Internship Opportunities

Ricci Residence Program | Jesuit Refugee Service Global Internship Experience

Current Volunteer Openings

• Migrant Accompaniment Network

Now Accepting Applications: Volunteer Internship Opportunities at JRS/USA

Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) is pleased to announce volunteer-based internship opportunities across several teams for individuals passionate about refugee protection and humanitarian service. We invite motivated students and emerging professionals to join us in advancing our mission in advocating for, accompanying, and serving forcibly displaced persons around the world.

Location

Remote OR based in our Washington-DC office

Timeframe & Schedule

Flexible – from May through September, depending on your schedule and the needs of the JRS/USA team. Internships may be full or part-time.

Internship Opportunities

JRS/USA offers internships with the following teams

Programs (International and Domestic)

Interns with the Programs team support JRS’s global and U.S.-based initiatives serving refugees and forcibly displaced persons. Responsibilities may include program research, grant support, monitoring and evaluation assistance, data analysis, and collaboration with international partners.

Development (Fundraising)

Development interns assist with fundraising efforts that sustain JRS’s mission. Responsibilities may include donor research, event support, grant preparation, database management, stewardship communications, and campaign coordination.

Communications – Social Media Intern

The Social Media Intern will support content creation and scheduling across our social media platforms, with a focus on visual storytelling and short-form video. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in digital marketing, design, and social impact.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and scheduling social media posts across platforms
• Creating graphics using Canva and assisting with visual branding
• Editing and producing short-form videos (Reels, Shorts, TikTok-style content)
• Monitoring comments, messages, and engagement
• Assisting with basic analytics and performance tracking

Qualifications:

• Experience with Canva and comfort creating visual content
• Ability to create short-form videos for social platforms
• Strong written communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy interns support efforts to promote just and humane refugee and migration policies in the United States and globally. Responsibilities may include policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy campaign support, writing briefs, and engagement with partner organizations.

General Qualifications—Across Teams

Competitive applicants will demonstrate:

• A strong interest in refugee and humanitarian protection issues
• A commitment to working with and in support of displaced persons
• Enrollment in (or recent completion of) an academic program aligned with humanitarian studies, international relations, public policy, communications, development, social sciences, or related fields
• An intention to pursue a career in the humanitarian or nonprofit sector
• Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• A current resume
• A one-page cover letter

Please email materials to operations@jrsusa.org, indicating:

• The team you are applying to intern with (you may select more than one and/or rank in order of preference)
• Your desired internship period and availability

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of humanitarian leaders to our team. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of humanitarian leaders to our team.

Visit JRS.net to learn about opportunities with our International Office in Rome and our work around the world. 

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply to all open positions. 

JRS/USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, JRS/USA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applicants from a diverse spectrum of qualified candidates.