ABOUT US 

AsylumWorks was founded in 2016 to address the holistic needs of individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. Our mission is to empower newcomers seeking safety to overcome health, employment, and legal challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach combines Health & Wellness, Employment & Education, and Legal Navigation services to help clients rebuild healthy, safe, and self-sufficient lives. Services are free and available to newcomers living in the Washington, D.C. metro region, regardless of language or country of origin. Central to our approach is our commitment to hiring and training bilingual newcomers to support other newcomers. This ensures our services remain culturally responsive, impactful, and sustainable over time. 

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION 

AsylumWorks is seeking a volunteer intern to provide practical assistance to our Employment & Education program for a minimum of 20 hours per week during the Spring 2026 semester, enhancing resources for clients related to 

the job search. This opportunity is ideal for a driven undergraduate or graduate student seeking experience in nonprofit work, economic mobility, entrepreneurship, community engagement, education, employment support and job coaching, and resource development. This internship will allow participants to connect meaningfully with AsylumWorks staff and support services for AsylumWorks clients. The Employment and Education Program Manager will supervise the internship. This position will be supervised by the Employment and Education Program Manager. 

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. While this internship is unpaid, the intern will have the opportunity to propose a related individual project that can add additional value to their professional portfolio outside of the internship duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain the E&E Program’s employment & education resource bank
  • Review and assess resources to ensure they are relevant, accurate, and up-to-date for clients to use
  • Organize and categorize resources for easy access and usability
  • Design one-pagers, fact sheets, and other deliverables to present resource content effectively to clients 
• Assist in the build-out of AsylumWorks’ client-facing Education Curriculum 
  • Design and develop an accessible educational curriculum to guide newcomers through the U.S. post-secondary education system 
  • Research and compile relevant information for the client-facing Education Handbook, including key educational pathways, resources, and practical guidance 
  • Create culturally sensitive and plain-language learning materials, such as worksheets, sample applications, budgeting tools, and workshop facilitation guides, to support client learning and application 
  • Ensure materials are easy to follow by adding visuals and offering multilingual options for ease of understanding across diverse client populations 
• Develop and execute an Entrepreneurial Event Series 
  • Plan and coordinate a month-long entrepreneurship event series for May, organizing weekly sessions focused on different business and entrepreneurial topics for clients 
  • Recruit and coordinate guest speakers, ensuring engaging and relevant content for each session 
  • Manage logistics, materials, and event activities to ensure smooth execution and meaningful client participation 
• Assist the E&E team with community engagement tasks related to volunteer onboarding, program alumni engagement, and monthly event planning 
  • Support outreach efforts to connect with alumni and other stakeholders 
  • Assist in planning and executing monthly events focused on employment and education topics 
  • Research and coordinate guest speakers, panelists, and industry professionals for events 
  • Manage podcast logistics, such as promotion, developing high-quality content, and tracking performance 
  • Develop event materials, including promotional flyers, agendas, and follow-up resources 
  • Manage event logistics such as scheduling, venue coordination, and participant outreach 
  • Support event facilitation, including setup, tech support, and audience engagement 
  • Support special projects as they arise

REQUIREMENTS 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with relevant experience or a focus of study in social science, education, communications, business, 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 remote internship. We are seeking a candidate who can volunteer intern for approximately 20 hours per week from January 12, 2026, to May 29, 2026. The option to extend the internship through the summer may be available.

HOW TO APPLY 

Applicants must send a resume and a cover letter to careers@asylumworks.org with the subject line: Employment & Education Program Internship Spring 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.