About the Organization
The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights works to defend and expand the rights of all immigrants and refugees, regardless of immigration status. Since its founding in 1986, the organization has drawn membership from diverse immigrant communities, and actively builds alliances with social and economic justice partners around the country. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, research, and international collaboration, NNIRR fights for just immigration policies, fair border practices, and the protection of human rights for all migrants.
For more about NNIRR’s priorities:
- Rights-Center Border Governance: NNIRR is a leading voice in raising awareness about the devastating consequences of militarized border policies—human rights violations, migrant disappearances, and the preventable tragedy of migrant deaths that continue to unfold every day. Interns will undertake research projects, strategic communications and network-building activities to advance this goal.
- International Human & Migrant Rights Work: NNIRR has been a pioneering force in advocating for the rights and dignity of migrants in the US and around the globe. As a founding member of Migrants Rights International (MRI), NNIRR helped lay the groundwork for a unified, global network of migrant rights organizations and advocated for rights-affirming pathways for regular migration and regularization programs. As part of this work, interns will engage in gathering data gendered-sensitive protections for people on the move.
About the Internship
NNIRR offers academic internships for advanced undergraduate or graduate students who are passionate about immigrant and refugee rights. We offer 4 types of internship programs and offer 3 spaces for each program.
Internship programs typically last 3-4 months. We require a minimum of a 6 week commitment. This program is part-time and provides flexible hours and schedules. Interns can commit 8-20 hours per week. Interns may increase hours if needed for academic credit. Select full academic-year internships are available for interested and qualified students.
Location: Remote or Hybrid in Oakland, CA or El Paso, TX
Requirements:
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or recently graduated
Minimum 6 week commitment (12 weeks preferred)
U.S.-based students only (international students must already reside in the U.S.)
Submit completed application form and resume
Application Deadlines and Timeline:
Fall Internship:
Application Deadline: July 25
Interviews: July 28-30
Decision: August 01
Proposed Start Date (Flexible): August 30
Spring Internship:
Application Deadline: November 30
Interviews December 3-5
Decision December 17
Proposed Start Date (Flexible): January 15
Summer Internship:
Application Deadline: April 25
Interviews: April 28-30
Decision: May 01
Proposed Start Date (Flexible): May 30
Intership Program Positions
Intership Application Process
To apply please fill out our application form and email your resume.
Resume required; Cover Letter suggested
Please label attachments like this: LastName_FirstName_Resume.pdf
Submit your materials to: nnirr@nnirr.org
CC: Alma Maquitico (amaquitico@nnirr.org) & Amelie Resendiz (ajresendiz@nnirr.org)
Thank you!