Who We Are

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. 

The Need

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 Data Science Intern/Fellow.

Program Dates: June 2025 – August 2025

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

*Applications for this role will be processed following the application deadline.

Responsibilities:

• Develop basic analytics to assess and monitor program status and health.

• Design and create interactive dashboards using Salesforce and Tableau.

• Analyze data to provide actionable insights that support decision-making.

• Collaborate with teams to refine and enhance data-driven reporting tools.

• Support data organization and documentation for streamlined analytics processes.

• Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages, preferably Python or R.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Salesforce.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate complex data in a clear and accessible manner.

• Ability to multitask and work independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.

• Interest in human rights, justice, or nonprofit work.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;

• Self-starter with strong initiative; 

• Disciplined with priorities;

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;

• Exceptional verbal and written communication;

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and

• Adept at creative problem solving.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

All IJM internships and fellowships are unpaid volunteer positions.

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.

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

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