Position Description: Church Relations Intern
IJM Australia
Current: September 2014 – Two positions available
The Mission
IJM is a global organisation that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing
world. IJM partners with local authorities to rescue victims, bring criminals to justice, restore
survivors and strengthen justice systems. IJM lawyers, investigators, social workers, community
activists and other professionals collaborate with local law enforcement to combat slavery, sex
trafficking, rape, police brutality, property grabbing and other forms of violence.
The Vision
IJM’s vision is to rescue thousands, protect millions and prove that justice for the poor is
possible.
The Values
IJM is Christian, Professional and Bridge Building. Our Christian value manifests not only in
our motivation but in our culture and work environment, including daily devotions, stillness and
prayer.
The Position
International Justice Mission Australia, IJM’s fifth partner office, is an independent Australian
organisation that partners with IJM globally to deliver justice programs overseas and grow the
movement of Australians seeking justice for the oppressed. One of our objectives is to see the
Australian church become famous for its humble and courageous service to victims of violent
injustice. We seek professional and energetic interns to contribute to the work of our church
relations team.
As a Church Relations Intern with IJM Australia you will:
 Contribute to the development of a system for identifying and capitalising on opportunities to
move churches to do justice;
 Manage responses to church enquiries and develop and maintain relationships with key
church contacts and leaders;
 Serve as a liaison with local churches and IJM Australia key volunteers and teaching team by
managing the coordination of speaking engagements and providing the requisite IJM
resources and information for the engagement;
 Depending on capacity and gifting, travel to, attend and/or speak on IJM’s work and biblical
justice at external speaking engagements at churches, conferences and exhibitions;
 Contribute to the development of appropriate church relations resources including talks,
bible studies, prayer journals, devotionals and more;
 Manage process for storing and keeping up to date church relations resources;
 Provide logistical support in the recruitment, training and development of the IJM teaching
and speakers team and IJM Justice Advocates; and
 Assist in the planning and execution of a national prayer gathering in support of IJM’s
casework.
Other requirements:
 This position is based in the Sydney office (unless otherwise arranged) and work hours
are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on agreed days.
 Part-time and Full-time positions are available (minimum of 2 days, up to 5 days per
week). Overseas applicants are eligible to apply for full-time positions only.
 A minimum commitment of 4.5 months is required.
 All IJM Australia internships are unpaid positions.
How to apply:
IJM Australia is interviewing and recruiting for these positions as applications are received, so
we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please send a one page cover letter outlining your suitability for the position including your
demonstrated commitment to IJM Australia’s values as detailed above, along with your current
CV to contact@ijm.org.au.