Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2025
International Rescue Committee
Community Engagement Intern
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
Scope Of Work
The aim of community engagement is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Silver Spring to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Silver Spring's ability to meet refugee client needs.
Responsibilities
- 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 Silver Spring programs.
- Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities.
Learning Objectives
- Intern will acquire detailed knowledge of programs available for refugees and asylees during their resettlement period.
- Intern will learn to communicate effectively with clients across cultures.
- Intern will learn reporting requirements for resettlement agencies and how to capture data to improve services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum commitment of three months and at least 22.5 hours per week. Availability for some weeknights and weekends preferred.
- 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.
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