Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Silver Spring is seeking a Community Engagement Intern to work towards establishing strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC. The intern will support the community engagement team in enhancing the IRC's ability to meet newcomer client needs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct outreach to and coordinate meetings with community partners to recruit volunteers based on volunteer needs.
- Support overall volunteer programming by onboarding volunteers, researching volunteer best practices, and suggesting changes to programs based on volunteer feedback.
- Assist in planning events to recognize community partners and volunteers and deepen engagement with the community.
- Support in the creation of content for social media, the IRC website, monthly newsletter and outreach materials.
- Track community partnerships across IRC in Silver Spring programs.
- Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
- Acquire detailed knowledge of programs available for refugees and asylees by way of a humanitarian non-profit.
- Learn to communicate effectively with clients across cultures.
- Learn reporting requirements for resettlement agencies and how to capture data to improve services.
Requirements:
- Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Availability for some weeknights and weekends required.
- Ability to work in-person required.
- Passionate about immigration, refugees and serving others.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
- This position is for the Fall semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.
- Spring 2027 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on Jan 25th, 2027, from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
- Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2027 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel.