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Fall 2026: Career Programs Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
OTHRPart-time

Scope of Intern Work

Career Programs intern will assist the Career Development Specialist and Career Development Coordinator in providing career development services to immigration impacted youth and young adult clients who are interested in earning industry recognized certifications in fields such as Allied Healthcare, I.T., and more. In addition, Career Program intern will help Career Program staff in delivering workforce preparation activities and classes at the IRC, so that students improve their work readiness skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support Career Development staff with a variety of projects such as outreach, administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and database quality assurance.
  • Work individually with clients with resume review, job searching, networking opportunities, and interview preparation.
  • Support Career Program staff with post-class follow-ups.
  • Provide one-on-one technical assistance sessions to participants with limited English proficiency.
  • Develop guides and resources in multiple professional fields and prepare curriculums.
  • Aid training staff with other tasks assigned.

Learning Objectives

  • Increase knowledge of refugee population in San Diego and challenges they face specifically in workforce.
  • Learn how to render direct service to clients regarding employment.
  • Receive training and familiarity in data entry and data analysis.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program focused on Education, International Relations/Development, Social Work, or related field.
  • Possess excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with empathy and effective collaboration.
  • Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
  • English fluency required.
  • Volunteer experience with a non-profit preferred.
  • Show a strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income population.
  • Proactive, motivated and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently and in a timely manner.
  • Language skills (such as Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, Burmese or Russian) a plus.

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Working Environment

  • The Development and Communications Internship can be in-person at the San Diego office or fully remote.
  • San Diego Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST.
  • Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability.
  • The Career Programs Internship is a hybrid role that includes both in-person and remote work, with opportunities to work from our El Cajon and City Heights offices.
  • San Diego office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm PST.
  • Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.

US Benefits

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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