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. 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.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION 

AsylumWorks is seeking a volunteer (unpaid) intern to provide practical assistance to our Employment & Education program for a minimum of 15 hours per week during the Fall 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, community engagement, education, employment support, and resource development. This internship will allow participants to connect meaningfully with AsylumWorks staff and support services for AsylumWorks clients. 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. 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

• Assist employment & education staff with community engagement tasks related to partnership expansion, program engagement, and monthly event planning

• • Support outreach efforts to connect with alumni clients and other stakeholders
  • Plan and execute monthly events focused on employment and education topics
  • Research and coordinate guest speakers, panelists, and industry professionals for events
  • 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

• Maintain the E&E Program’s employment & education resource bank
• Review and assess client resources to ensure they are relevant, accurate, and up-to-date
• Organize and categorize resources for easy access and usability
• Design one-pagers, fact sheets, and other deliverables to present resource content effectively to clients
• Support special projects as they arise

REQUIREMENTS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with 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;
• An inherent desire to improve, create, and problem-solve; and
• Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, including eligible booster doses, or proof of medical exemption.

SCHEDULE 

This is a remote internship. We are seeking a candidate who can volunteer as an intern for approximately 15 hours per week from August 24th, 2026, to December 18th, 2026. The option to extend the internship through the spring may be available.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to careers@asylumworks.org with the subject line Employment and Education Fall Internship 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.