General Intern
General Intern
FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization of concerned individuals who believe that our immigration laws must be reformed to better serve the needs of current and future generations.
With a support base of nearly 50 private foundations and over three (3) million diverse members and supporters, FAIR is free of party loyalties and special interest connections.
For over four decades, FAIR has been at the forefront of the immigration reform movement, offering and advocating for solutions that mitigate the adverse effects of uncontrolled immigration on national security, jobs, education, health care, and our environment. Join us in this crucial mission.
Paid Internship Opportunities
Paid internships are available at up to $22 per hour. Responsibilities vary by department, but FAIR interns typically work with their supervisor on a specific project, often designed with the intern’s input.
Interns support a range of work across FAIR, including research publications, legislative analysis, media outreach and relations, and membership and donor outreach. Because FAIR’s work focuses on immigration policy analysis and public education and often responds to external developments, interns may also assist with other projects as organizational needs arise.
Interns will work in the FAIR office located near Union Station and adjacent to the U.S. Capitol.
Interns will gain a deeper understanding of immigration policy and the legislative and political processes that shape it. As one of the nation’s leading immigration reform organizations, FAIR offers interns’ valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit public policy advocacy organization. Because immigration policy affects many areas of society, interns also have the opportunity to build public policy expertise across a range of related topics.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates must be enrolled in a college, university, or law school and should demonstrate strong research and writing skills, along with an interest in immigration history and current policy. Depending on the internship position, candidates should also have a strong interest in research and analysis, public policy, media relations, or event planning. Interns are encouraged to participate actively by offering input on the scope and direction of their projects.
In order to be considered, applicants should send a cover letter describing their understanding of FAIR (www.FAIRUS.org), a writing sample, and a resume to jblue@fairus.org, subject, Intern.
FAIR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.