Membership Engagement and Leadership Development Intern

About Refugee Congress

Refugee Congress (RC) is a national nonpartisan organization, built and led by leaders who have

experienced forced displacement, that promotes the well-being, inclusion, and dignity of

refugees, asylees, and other forcibly displaced peoples (FDPs) who have the shared experience

of having left countries of origin because of persecution, armed conflict, state violence, climate

displacement, and other situations that endanger their lives.

Refugee Congress envisions a world where forcibly displaced people are treated with dignity

and respect, their contributions are recognized, and their voices are integral to shaping policies

that affect their lives. Our mission is to promote the well-being, inclusion, and dignity of

refugees, asylees, and other FDPs through leadership development, public education, and

advocacy. Through our work, we aim to ensure that policies and programs are more inclusive

and equitable by involving those who have experienced forced displacement in their creation.

With over 110 members representing 35+ countries across five continents, RC’s “signature

program” consists of Delegates who bring diverse professional expertise in fields such as

education, medicine, nonprofit management, and advocacy. We are committed to narrative

change, advocacy, and leadership development—our three core pillars of work—to transform

public attitudes, advance inclusive public policies, and empower refugee leaders to take part in

decision-making at all levels.

About the Internship

This is a 12 to 16 week internship with the opportunity to extend. Intern will work 10 - 15

hours/week @ $18/hour. The intern will report to Ali Aljundi, the Membership Engagement and

Leadership Enhancement Manager.

Intern Duties

• Maintain up-to-date member lists (Delegate/Honorary Delegates/Associate Delegates)
• Update contacts for past Delegates/Honorary Delegates
• Maintain system for tracking Delegate activities (to be created)
• Maintain calendar of Delegate events and share information about events
• Meet one-on-one with Membership Manager and individual Delegates to create Delegate annual work plans
• Help tracking expenditures and documents related to Delegates’ Professional Development and Allowance funds
• Contribute to developing national and state stakeholders maps
• Assist in updating Membership handbooks and training materials
• Other duties as requested
• Work with Membership Manager, Delegates, and Partners to map resources in their city/state, including Offices or Task Forces of New Americans
• Work with Membership Committee to create quarterly in-house training and materials for the training.

Membership Management Intern should have the following skills:

• Education: Candidates should be students currently enrolled in graduate school programs.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to update and maintain lists and tracking systems and calendars efficiently with special attention to details to ensure accuracy.
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds to understand their goals and priorities and help shape these into quarterly and annual work plans.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, define priorities, set and meet deadlines and communicate needs for meeting deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with data management software like Airtable, Monday.com, and ability to use tools for data tracking, calendar management, and document updates.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work with a team coming from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Ali.aljundi@refugeecongress.org.