Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2025

Community Engagement Intern

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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The Community Engagement Intern will play a key role in supporting the Volunteer Specialist as they expand their reach and impact through volunteer engagement, social media, community partnerships, and the implementation of Golden, IRC's new volunteer management system. This intern will also assist with general outreach, graphic design, event coordination, and donation drives, contributing to cross-program visibility and support. This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles and reports to the Volunteer Specialist. Interns should be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during standard business hours, with flexibility based on academic schedules.

Intern will gain experience in volunteer and community engagement strategies at a leading refugee resettlement agency. Intern will develop professional communication, marketing, and administrative skills using tools such as Golden, Salesforce, Canva, and social media platforms. Intern will learn how to support cross-program collaboration through event planning, donation coordination, and relationship-building with community partners.

Assist with the transition to Golden, the IRC's volunteer engagement platform, including onboarding existing opportunities and troubleshooting technical issues

Draft and upload volunteer and intern role descriptions into the new system

Support ongoing email communication with volunteers and external partners

Monitor and help track volunteer hours, ensuring accurate documentation

Create step-by-step guides and FAQs for new Golden users

Contribute to social media and outreach campaigns to increase public awareness and volunteer participation

Provide design support for flyers, emails, and promotional materials using Canva

Help coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs

Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person)

Proficiency in written and oral English

Effective communication and strong attention to detail

Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Experience with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Golden), or social media platforms is highly desirable

Previous volunteer experience or experience with refugee and immigrant communities is a plus

Any second language ability is a plus

Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. Submit your online application here. Interview with our team. A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost). Attend an Orientation.