Application Guide

How to Apply for People and Culture Intern

at Movement in Refuge

🏢 About Movement in Refuge

Movement in Refuge (MiR) is a unique international organization that uses sport and movement training to promote physical and mental health among conflict-affected communities, starting with Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. As a fully remote team, MiR offers a chance to contribute to meaningful humanitarian work while gaining hands-on experience in people operations within a mission-driven nonprofit.

About This Role

As a People and Culture Intern, you will support recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations for a fully remote team spanning multiple countries. Your work directly impacts the well-being of staff and coaches who deliver life-changing programs to refugees, making this role both impactful and a great learning opportunity in HR within a humanitarian context.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by checking emails and Slack for recruitment updates, then screening intern applications against criteria, drafting position descriptions, or coordinating interview schedules across time zones. You could also update HR trackers, prepare onboarding documents for a new coach, or join a team wellbeing call to support remote culture.

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🎯 Who Movement in Refuge Is Looking For

  • A student or early-career professional passionate about MiR's mission of using sport for refugee health.
  • Organized and discreet, with strong attention to detail for managing personnel records and HR trackers.
  • Background in HR, business administration, psychology, or international development is a plus.
  • Able to commit 5–20 hours per week for at least 4 months, with flexibility for a remote, cross-timezone team.

📝 Tips for Applying to Movement in Refuge

1

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your interest in MiR's mission (sport for refugee health) to your desire to support people operations.

2

Highlight any experience with recruitment, onboarding, or HR admin, even from volunteer or academic settings.

3

Demonstrate your organizational skills by mentioning specific tools (e.g., ATS, Google Sheets, HR databases) you've used.

4

Show cultural sensitivity and understanding of working with conflict-affected communities; mention any related coursework or volunteering.

5

Since the role is remote, emphasize your ability to communicate asynchronously and manage time independently.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your genuine commitment to MiR's mission and how it aligns with your career goals in HR or nonprofit work.", 'Specific examples of your organizational and discretionary skills (e.g., handling sensitive data, coordinating schedules).', 'Any relevant experience with diverse or vulnerable populations, even if indirect.', 'Your flexibility and reliability for a long-term, part-time remote commitment.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read MiR's website and blog to understand their programs, especially the sport and movement initiatives in the camps.
  • → Learn about the Rohingya refugee crisis, including current challenges in Bangladesh and Myanmar.
  • → Review MiR's team structure and any publicly available HR policies or reports to understand their culture.
  • → Familiarize yourself with safe recruitment practices, especially in humanitarian settings.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Why are you interested in MiR's work, and how does this internship fit your career plans?
2 Describe a time you had to handle confidential information. How did you ensure discretion?
3 How would you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple recruitment processes simultaneously?
4 How do you stay organized and communicate effectively in a fully remote team?
5 What do you know about the Rohingya refugee context, and why is sport important for mental health?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Sending a generic cover letter that doesn't mention MiR's specific mission or the Rohingya context.
  • Overlooking the remote, part-time nature; failing to mention your availability and self-management skills.
  • Focusing only on your own career development without showing genuine interest in the humanitarian impact.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: August 9, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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