Internship Opportunities

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Gain Experience While Making an Impact

When interning at the International Institute of Minnesota, you’ll support immigrant and refugee communities while gaining hands-on work experience with an esteemed non-profit. We value our interns as a vital part of supporting New Americans through resettlement, immigration processes and citizenship.

We are now accepting applications for Summer 2025. 

Expect to hear back mid-April for next steps.

 

Internship sessions:

  • Winter/Spring Term: January – April/May (Interviews in December)
  • Summer Term: May/June – August (Interviews in April)
  • Fall Term: September – December (Interviews in August)

Open Positions

  • Immigration Services Family Reunification Internship

    Interns will be exposed to a variety of immigration issues, mainly related to the process of family reunification through the Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) program. In this customer service role, interns will connect with clients who have completed an AOR application and who are looking for a status update on their application and/or help setting up a DNA appointment.

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  • Immigration Services Data Internship

    Interns will be exposed to a variety of immigration issues, mainly related to the process of U.S. citizenship. Interns will assist the Institute’s Accredited Representative and program staff to enter immigration data related to clients’ applications for U.S. citizenship and with overall case management.

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  • Immigration Services Citizenship Internship

    Interns will be exposed to a variety of immigration issues, mainly related to the process of U.S. citizenship. This role assists the Institute’s Accredited Representative and program staff with clients as they apply for U.S. citizenship and with overall case management.

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  • Immigration Services Legal Clerkship

    Interns will be exposed to a variety of immigration areas, mainly related to refugee, asylee, and human trafficking issues. They will assist the Institute’s immigration attorney and program staff by working directly with clients on affidavits and forms completion, researching specific questions of law and policy, preparing legal memoranda, and with overall case management

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About Our Internships

Our flexible, unpaid internships typically last four months. We are willing to adjust assignments to accommodate your school’s internship requirements.

Students who have worked in or would like to gain experience in nonprofits, refugee services, immigration or similar settings are encouraged to apply.

Applications for Spring internships are currently closed.

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What Our Interns Are Saying

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  • Thank you for all the support … to help me grow during this internship experience! Over the past nine weeks, I have learned so much about the immigration world and myself, and have grown in ways I did not think possible. I am grateful for everything you guys have done to support me.

    Winwin

    St. Olaf College Social Impact Scholar

     

  • The supportive, knowledgeable, and collaborative staff at the International Institute of Minnesota made my internship such a positive learning experience. They took the time to find out my educational and professional interests, and personalized projects that would best fit my goals.

    Betsy Anger, LGSW

    Public Engagement Coordinator for the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan
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  • My internship experience at the Institute changed the trajectory of my career.  I came to the Institute during my undergrad in Criminal Justice.  I loved that career path however I realized that working with Refugee and Immigrant populations was my calling.

    Seynab Miyer

    Masters of Social Work, University of St. Thomas
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Contact Us

Call or email us if you have questions about our internship program

Kaela Schweisthal
Volunteer and Community Partnerships Manager
(651) 377-8663

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