Who We Are 

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. 
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. 

The Need 

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Global Resources Operations Associate to support operational systems and processes across Global Resources, with a particular focus on Trips to the Field and the Speakers Bureau, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and end‑to‑end execution. 

 
This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non‑local candidates. It reports to the Global Resource Operations Manager and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead effective project management across Trips to the Field and Speakers Bureau operations; 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for backend operations management using Smartsheet, SharePoint, and other identified platforms; 

• Coordinate operational processes, timelines, and workflows to ensure requests and engagements are executed effectively from preparation through close‑out; 

• Partner closely with the Global Survivor Network to ensure policy alignment, consistency, and right‑sized end‑to‑end support for Survivor Speaker engagements; 

• Ensure requesting teams meet training, hosting, and policy requirements prior to engagements; 

• Drive schedules for itineraries, briefing calls, preparation milestones, and engagement follow‑ups; 

• Support preparation of speaker remarks and coordination with internal stakeholders; 

• Collaborate with Finance and other internal teams to ensure honorariums and compensation are processed when applicable; 

• Maintain organized backend data and reporting to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement; and 

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 

• 3–5 years of experience in business operations, logistics, or a related operational role; 

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of projects and tasks simultaneously to completion; 

• Experience working cross‑culturally and in trauma‑informed settings; 

• Proven effectiveness collaborating on cross‑functional teams; and 

• Experience communicating with and producing materials for executive audiences. 

Critical Qualities: 

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge‑Building; 

• Self‑starter with strong initiative; 

• Highly organized and attentive to detail; 

• Strong interpersonal skills and relational maturity; 

• Ability to navigate tense or challenging conversations with humility and collaboration; 

• Service‑oriented mindset; 

• Agile and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment; and 

• Adept at creative problem solving. 

Application Process: 

 
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document. 
  

*What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.* 

What does IJM have to offer? 

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits 

• Retirement benefit options 

• Paid leave starting at 23 days 

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) 

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation 

• Robust staff care resources 

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. 
  

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e‑1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. 
  

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.