Fall 2025 Development and Volunteer Intern - UNPAID

Development & Volunteer 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. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 2,000 refugees from 50 countries into Big Bend communities.

Scope Of Development & Volunteer Intern Work

This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Tallahassee, Miami and Atlanta in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Development & Volunteer Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC's ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Help recruit volunteers, interns, and Americorps members;
• Support in producing high quality external and intern communications, including emails, social media posts, and flyers.
• Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases;
• Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers, interns, and Americorps members;
• Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed;
• Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team;
• Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising;
• Attend community, networking, and recruitment events with Resource Development staff;
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.

Minimum Qualifications

An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues; Effective communication and writing skills; Strong attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; A strong desire and enthusiasm to help people; Experience with Canva is a plus; Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.