About the internship program
USCRI Mexico internship program seeks for people who have different profiles to support the team in different areas of the organization. The applicants will be matched to an area or program based on their motivations, interests, previous experiences, academic background and skills.
Areas and responsibilities
The responsibilities will be related to the specific area of the internship, the following is a brief description of the intern’s role in each area.
- Programs Coordination:Â The area manages efforts with the Programs Coordinators following up on the specific, technical, programmatic and team needs to ensure the successful implementation of USCRI Mexico programs aligning with the regional strategy. The primary mission of the intern in the Programs Coordination area is to support the Program Coordinator in planning, assisting, supervising, and meeting the objectives of the organization’s programs.
For more information about the responsibilities and required profile to develop the internship in this area, click on the link.
- Strategic Development and Engagement:Â The Strategic Development and Engagement (SDE) area ensures the sustainability of the organization through institutional and individual fundraising, maintaining and strengthening existing partnerships with donors, analyzing the impact of the organization activities, and other actions that define and align with the broader organizational strategy. The primary mission of the intern in the SDE area is to support by following and implementing the organization’s action strategy.
For more information about the responsibilities and required profile to develop the internship in this area, click on the link.
- Communication: The Communication area is responsible for developing and applying institutional identity by creating audiovisual products within the organization and addressing the communication needs of all other programs and areas. Additionally, the Communication area deploys the Habesha Media program, which serves as a creative agency that designs and develops high-quality, audiovisual products, such as animation, web, editorial, and graphic design services for like-minded institutions and organizations in the fields of education and human rights. The primary mission of the intern in the area is to support the area in following, implementing and expanding communication strategy, supporting community management and social media content creation, helping with various logistics and administrative tasks and enhancing the area with a new set of skills, ideas and a fresh perspective.For more information about the responsibilities and required profile to develop the internship in this area, click on the link.
- Welcoming Communities: The Welcoming Communities Program of the USCRI Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (USCR LAC) aims to become the central advocacy unit of the office, playing a crucial role in the advocacy and promotion of policies that favor the integration and protection of refugees, immigrants and returnees in the region, according to the root causes at the core of the programs that are being implemented in Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras. The intern in this area supports the implementation of the three projects of the program through the creation of various tools and documents.For more information about the responsibilities and required profile to develop the internship in this program, click on the link.
The internship application should be submitted for one of the áreas mentioned above
Profile
- Experience in work, volunteer, or internship roles within organizations or areas related to migration, human rights, or vulnerable populations is desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree or currently a student in International Relations, Political Science, Communication, Social Work or related studies.
- Master’s degree is desirable.
Language: Proficient in Spanish and English, or good command of oral, written and reading comprehension skills in either one of the two languages or both.
Computer skills: Excellent domain of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite.
Evaluations: The positions are subjected to mid-term performance review.
Internship period: January to June 2026 (6 months).
Travel expenses: Fully covered by the participant
How to apply
Instructions for applying for this vacancy
Review the specific Terms of Reference and send your CV, including three work references or recommendation letters, with a letter of motivation, to the following e-mail address: mherrera@refugees.org indicating in the subject line: “Internship (area of interest)”.
USCRI MX is committed to a diverse and multicultural work environment. Discrimination based on ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, social status, health conditions, religion, migratory status, opinions, sexual preferences, marital status, or any other that attacks human dignity is not tolerated at any time. We encourage applications from candidates of different backgrounds and profiles.