Fall 2026 Training & Compliance Internship
The International Institute of New England is a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving refugees and immigrants in Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, and Manchester, NH. The Institute offers internships to students, graduate students, and recent graduates with demonstrated interest or experience in supporting refugee, asylee, and immigrant populations. Each internship includes an educational component, through which interns contextualize their experience and reflect on their service.
All internships are unpaid and correspond roughly with the US School (education) semester system:
- Fall Internships: Mid September through Mid Dec 2026
First consideration is given to applicants who can commit at least 16 hours per week over the course of the semester outlined above. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether their schedule fits the semester system; IINE makes exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Slots fill quickly and candidates are encouraged to apply earlier than the requested date above.
Please note that this internship will be a remote format, meaning that all hours are conducted online.
Training & Compliance Internship Overview
As a Program Training and Compliance Intern, you will work under the supervision of the Program Training and Compliance Manager to support key training, compliance, and program development initiatives. Your role will involve assisting with case file audits, developing training materials, and contributing to the creation and maintenance of internal training on new/updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program compliance and staff training.
Report To: Program Training and Compliance Manager
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Learning Objectives:
Recognize common challenges faced by immigrant and refugee populations
Build training, compliance, and auditing skills transferrable to other industries
Learn best practices for conducting internal audits, including an understanding of compliance protocols for all Programs at IINE
Become confident in creating and hosting trainings for new and current staff
Develop strong advocacy and interpersonal skills
Capture important information from case notes to ensure compliance
Respectfully express and engage with ideas and values in a multilingual environment.