Job Description

NUFDI Summer Interns will be invited to join the organization for the summer at a pivotal moment, as Iranians across the country continue to risk their lives in a nationwide struggle for freedom and democracy. Interns will gain an insightful introduction to advocacy and policy work in Washington, D.C., while contributing directly to NUFDI’s efforts to support human rights and amplify the voices of the Iranian people.

They will work closely with NUFDI staff on policy, advocacy, media, and human rights campaigns aimed at responding to the rapidly evolving situation in Iran and advancing accountability for the regime’s repression.

Joining NUFDI as a Summer Intern will be a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit, growing organization and take on responsibilities and challenges far beyond a standard summer internship. Interns will engage directly with issues related to Iran, human rights, and democracy while contributing to NUFDI’s research, communications, and advocacy efforts.

NUFDI Summer Interns should meet the following qualifications:

• Current university student (undergraduate or graduate)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven interest in human rights, Iran, international relations, politics, and media
• Self-motivated and with superior attention to detail

Further qualifications:

• Spoken and written Persian (Farsi) preferred but not required
• Experience working on Iranian/Iranian-American issues

Details

• The Summer Internship will run from June to August and will be based in Washington, D.C.
• The Internship will run in-person full-time, 9-5 Monday through Friday.

How to Apply

• Send a resume and cover letter to info@nufdiran.org with "Summer Intern Application" in the subject line by May 1, 2026 .

NUFDI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.

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