Global Justice Youth Activism Internship

Global Justice Youth is a national collective of young people building international solidarity with social movements and struggles for justice, particularly in the global south. This six-month internship offers a unique opportunity to develop activist and organizing skills in a professional setting while supporting the growth of the youth network.

📋 About the Internship

As a Youth Activism Intern, you will:

• Work closely with activists to ensure the network runs smoothly.
• Develop campaign resources, communications, and support mechanisms.
• Recruit new activists and advise them on their activities, including traveling across the country to meet them.
• Participate in major youth activism projects such as:
  • Recruitment at university freshers’ fairs.
  • Follow-up events at universities in October and November.
  • Organizing the national youth network conference in early February.

This internship provides job-specific training in systems and processes, enabling you to gain skills in campaigning, event organization, and administrative work.

🗓️ Key Dates

• Date Published: June 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 17, 2025
• Interview Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (at their offices in Kennington, South London)

💼 Benefits

Salary and Grade

• Based on the London Living Wage, the salary is £25,207 per year, pro rata for six months, plus a non-contributory pension.

Working Week

• 35 hours per week (five days).
• Occasional evening and weekend work is expected, with time off in lieu provided.
• Global Justice Now operates a flexi-time system.

Annual Leave

• Full-time staff receive 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays annually.
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Experience

Essential:

• Some experience in activism.
• Passion and experience that align with the commitment, knowledge, skills, and understanding required for the role.

Desirable:

• Involvement in youth-oriented voluntary activism or community work.
• Experience organizing meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Understanding

Essential:

• Clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Interest in global politics and social justice issues.

Desirable:

• Connections with groups representing marginalized backgrounds.
• Understanding of social media content creation.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Commitment to Global Justice Now’s values and aims.
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude.
• Respect for equal opportunities policies.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

• Interest in pursuing a career in campaigning.

📜 Application Process

To apply, send the following documents to ourjobs@globaljustice.org.uk:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter (answering the questions below)
3. Completed Recruitment Monitoring Form (Download here)

Cover Letter Questions:

• Why are you interested in the Global Justice Youth Network internship?
• What experience do you have in campaigning and activism?
• Describe a time when you managed multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. How did you manage your time and resources?

You may also include any additional information relevant to the person specification.

Interview Details:

• Interviews will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at their offices in Kennington, South London.
• Reasonable travel expenses (including from outside London) will be reimbursed.
• Please note: You must be able to work from their London office at least three days a week.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of the youth activist network.
• Contribute to movement-building team efforts.
• Provide general support for the day-to-day running of the organization (up to one day per week).

🌟 Skills You Will Gain

By the end of the internship, you will have developed skills and experience in:

• Campaigning.
• Event organization.
• Administrative work.
• Working at the level of a campaigns or events assistant.

🌐 About Global Justice Now

Global Justice Now is committed to building international solidarity with social movements and struggles for justice, particularly in the global south. They encourage applications from all ethnicities, with a special focus on encouraging candidates from Black and ethnic minority groups, as they are currently underrepresented in the organization. Appointments will be based on merit alone.

📩 Contact Information

For any inquiries, please email ourjobs@globaljustice.org.uk.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the Global Justice Youth Activism Internship page.

• Salary based on the London Living Wage, £25,207 per year, pro rata for six months plus non-contributory pension.
• 35 hours working week (five days a week). Occasional evening and weekend work will be expected, for which time off in lieu will be given.
• Full time staff currently get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays during a full year. In addition, staff do not work between Christmas and New Year.