Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2025

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Aid in 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs.
• Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person).

Requirements

• Proficiency in written and oral English.
• Effective communication and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work.
• 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.