IRC Wichita Policy Intern Spring 2027 (Public Policy)

Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States; remote is listed, while the workplace type is In Person.

Company

hirify.global is an international humanitarian nongovernmental organization helping refugees, immigrants, and displaced populations restore safety, dignity, health, education, and economic wellbeing.

What you will do

• Research federal, state, and local policies affecting refugees, immigrants, and newcomer populations, including resettlement, healthcare, employment, education, housing, and integration services.
• Monitor legislative proposals, regulatory changes, executive actions, and other policy developments relevant to IRC programs.
• Support policy briefs, background memos, issue summaries, talking points, reports, and other written communications.
• Collect and organize quantitative and qualitative information, identify trends, and assess the potential impact of policy changes.
• Research policymakers, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and community partners and support meetings, briefings, convenings, and advocacy initiatives.
• Map policies and resources affecting refugee and immigrant integration in Kansas and the surrounding region while coordinating with IRC staff and direct-service programs.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or a recent graduate.
• Study in public policy, political science, public administration, public health, international relations, sociology, economics, nonprofit management, or a related field is encouraged.
• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple assignments, and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in immigration, refugee resettlement, humanitarian assistance, social services, or public policy.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and seek guidance when needed.
• Commitment to IRC’s mission and the principles of dignity, inclusion, and equitable access to opportunity.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time internship offering hands-on experience within an international humanitarian organization.
• Learning objectives include developing skills in policy research, legislative monitoring, policy analysis, data interpretation, professional writing, stakeholder research, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Exposure to federal, state, and local policy processes, nonprofit advocacy, direct service delivery, and IRC Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration programming.
• Work is guided by IRC standards of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability, with commitments to safeguarding, inclusion, critical reflection, power sharing, and objectivity.

Hiring process

• Applicants must meet the student or recent-graduate eligibility requirement and demonstrate alignment with the IRC mission and professional standards.