Economic Empowerment 2026 Fall Intern - Unpaid

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation.
• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States.
• Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
• Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations preferred, but not required.
• Education and/or experience working in social work/social services preferred, but not required.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and willing to learn to use new software for data entry.
• Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies.

Training & Guidance

• In-depth training will be provided for interns to understand IRC programming and the various needs of clients accessing IRC services.
• Interns will receive training on IRC’s federal R&P and APA service agreements and their programmatic requirements for resettlement services.
• Interns with client languages who could serve as an interpreter will receive guidance on policies when interpreting.
• Other activity specific training will be provided as needed.

Professional Standards

• All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
• The IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.
• IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs.
• IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include:

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• dental starting at $6.50 per month
• vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• disability & life insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.