Fall 2026 Preferred Communities Intern - UNPAID

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 INGOs, operating in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.

About the role

This position is part of the Preferred Communities (PC) program, aimed at supporting refugee and ORR-eligible populations with challenging needs, including those with serious medical conditions, women at risk, and elderly refugees. The program serves clients from Reception and Placement (R&P), Matching Grant, or DCF, and includes walk-in clients. The intern will work a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least three months, with flexible hours between 9 AM and 5 PM on weekdays, and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help with document management, including scanning and filing documents
• Complete data entry and note-taking tasks
• Aid clients in developing problem-solving skills and supporting their self-sufficiency
• Accompany caseworkers to appointments and support service delivery
• Adhere to IRC work ethics while serving clients
• Collaborate effectively with caseworkers, staff, and external community providers
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs

Requirements

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural setting
• Strong technical skills

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits in the US, including:

• 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 plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program for counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles

Pay

This position is unpaid.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role. The internship will be filled on a rolling basis, with applications accepted until August 14th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. The internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2026. This position reports to the ICM Caseworker.