Intern, Membership & Programs

Position: Internship, Memberships & Programs

Location: Remote; preference for ET timezone

Status: Part-time, Max 24 hours per week (3 days a week)

Salary: $25/hour

Timeline: Mid August through Mid December 2026

Deadline to apply: 01 August 2026

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About GIFCT

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) envisions a world in which the technology sector marshals its collective creativity and capacity to render terrorists and violent extremists ineffective online. In every aspect of our work, GIFCT aims to be transparent, inclusive, and respectful of the fundamental and universal human rights that terrorists and violent extremists seek to undermine.

Position Summary

GIFCT is seeking an organized and curious intern to support the day-to-day work of its Memberships and Programs team. The intern will assist with conducting preliminary research and open-source intelligence into companies looking to join GIFCT, including early human rights assessments, reviewing companies’ against GIFCT’s Membership Criteria, and mapping companies that could benefit from GIFCT support. 

This position will also allow the successful applicant to work across wider Membership & Programs projects, including assisting with annual member reviews and working to refine and further update GIFCT’s Definitions and Legislation Project. 

This is a generalist role offering broad exposure to the operations of a fast-paced organization working at the intersection of technology, trust and safety, and counterterrorism policy. Responsibilities may include drafting communications, maintaining organizational records, supporting event and meeting logistics, and contributing to research or reporting tasks as needed.

Strong written communication and organizational skills are required. An interest in tech policy, trust and safety, human rights, or international security is a plus.

Role Description

AREA 1: Membership Advisory Program

Supporting GIFCT’s Membership Advisory Program. This includes; conducting open-source research into Advisee companies, looking up companies’ human rights commitments, and reviewing companies’ against GIFCT’s Membership Criteria.

AREA 2: Membership Support

Assisting in the annual member review process, to ensure member companies are in good standing with the Membership Criteria. 

Mapping wider companies that could benefit from GIFCT tools and resources. 

AREA 3: Definitions and Legislation Project

Helping inform updates to the Definitions and Legislation Project such as adding new case studies and reviewing additional resources to add to the site. 

Other Duties as Assigned

As part of our dynamic team, this role involves not only the outlined responsibilities but also other duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the organization. We seek individuals who embrace flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset in navigating diverse tasks that contribute to our collective success. Your willingness to pivot, lend expertise beyond your primary scope, and collaborate seamlessly across departments is integral to our shared goals and growth.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Resourceful and self-motivated, able to take ownership of diverse responsibilities.

Proficiency in Google Suite, and intuitive understanding of modern technology applications and software required to operate successfully in a virtual environment

Active interest and substantive knowledge of GIFCT’s mission and focus areas 

Other qualifications as needed

How to apply

Please send your resume and answers to the below questions to jobs@gifct.org noting “M&P Internship” in the subject of your email. 

In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following questions: 

1. Where are you currently located?
2. What most interests you about working with tech companies and wider stakeholders to combat online harms such as terrorism and violent extremism?  (150 words max)
3. In your opinion, what are key ways that tech companies can show a commitment to trust and safety efforts?  (150 words max)

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. GIFCT is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be denied equal opportunity for consideration because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process. 

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be denied equal opportunity for consideration because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.