Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Intern - Summer 2026

Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Intern

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Investigations & Law Enforcement Development (ILED) Intern to join the 2026 Summer Internship class.

The ILED Intern will support various initiatives executed by the End Online Sexual Exploitation Center, working to combat the online sexual exploitation of children. Tasks may include :

• Providing support to ongoing project activities and law enforcement trainings.
• Assisting with internal communication and partnership management.
• Monitoring and implementing key ILED projects.
• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Director, Law Enforcement Capacity Building and Consulting. The position requires 30 - 40 hours per week, primarily during the hours of 8 : 30am-5 : 30pm EST.

Summer internship program dates are June 1 August 7, 2026.

Application Deadline : Dec. 31, 2025. Candidate communication will begin in early January.

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Application Process :

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection, and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we are committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and / or employment contract.