ABOUT US 

AsylumWorks (soon to be Arrived) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that partners with immigrants, their families, and the broader community to create pathways to safety, stability, and opportunity. Founded in 2016, we have provided direct services to more than 4,000 individuals from over 50 countries. In summer 2026, AsylumWorks will officially change its name to Arrived — a change that reflects the organization’s growth over the past decade, from serving primarily asylum seekers to supporting immigrants at every stage of the immigration process. All programs, staff, and operations remain the same under the new name. Our work spans across three core programs: 1) Health & Wellness services to connect newcomers to the physical and emotional care they need; 2) Economic Mobility services to help job seekers find and maintain living-wage employment that aligns with their skills and goals; and 3) Legal Navigation services to help immigrants understand their rights and access the legal protection they need.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

AsylumWorks is seeking a current university student to provide practical assistance to our Development program, enhancing communications and donor stewardship efforts in support of our mission. This volunteer internship (unpaid) is ideal for a driven individual seeking experience in communications, fundraising, and nonprofit operations at a mission-driven organization. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Communications

• Help manage AsylumWorks’ Instagram and LinkedIn accounts
• Support client story collection and drafting communications products
• Monitor trends in the immigration field and stay informed on global and national news to guide communications strategy 
• Create brand-aware flyers and other communications materials to support AsylumWorks’ programmatic team and client-facing work
• Support collection and analysis of email and social performance metrics 
• Support special projects as they arise 

Donor relations

• Contribute to donor research and individual stewardship efforts
• Identify new grant prospects and conduct foundation research
• Complete data entry and track donor acknowledgments in AsylumWorks’ donor database
• Coordinate printing and preparation of donor mailers and end of year fundraising materials
• Support planning and execution of special events
• Support grant application preparation
• Support other administrative needs in service of the development program and donor stewardship tasks

AsylumWorks recognizes that pursuing a degree is a pivotal time for students to learn about their professional goals and develop the skills needed to enter the professional sphere. The intern may also propose an individual project related to AsylumWorks’ mission and Development Program to execute based on their academic and professional interests. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with relevant experience or a focus of study in communications, international relations, business, human services, or a related field; 
• Demonstrated commitment to AsylumWorks’ mission, vision, and values;
• Willingness to provide hands-on administrative support; 
• Strong organization and time management skills;
• High level of initiative, resourcefulness, and thoroughness;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• A demonstrated awareness of cultural humility; and
• An inherent desire to improve, create, and problem-solve.

SCHEDULE

This is a hybrid internship. In-office presence once a week is required at our office in Dupont Circle. We are seeking a candidate who can volunteer as an intern for approximately 20 hours per week from August 24th, 2026, to December 18th, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@asylumworks.org with the subject line Development and Communications Internship Fall 2026. In your cover letter, please include your weekly scheduling availability for Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship. Please combine the resume and cover letter into one PDF. Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.