Refugee Health & Social Integration Intern (Summer 2026)

About the role

The Refugee Health and Social Integration Intern will work in close coordination with case management teams to serve refugees and other vulnerable immigrants navigating various systems, such as the U.S. healthcare system, and accessing resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with IRC clients to assess their needs and priorities, collaborating with them to create service plans and deliver ongoing case management.
• Guide clients to various appointments, including but not limited to appointments with lawyers, health care and public benefit providers.
• Engage in community mapping to identify and refer clients to external resources.
• Engage in community outreach activities to identify potential clients and increase IRC visibility.
• Aid in maintaining quality control of files.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment of 3 months required and at least 15 hours per week. 30 hours per week preferred.
• Ability to work in-person required.
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle, valid US driver’s license, and active insurance policy.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• An interest in human rights.
• Proven ability to work as a team member in a dynamic setting.
• Willingness to use public transportation with clients in order to orient clients to buses, etc.
• Proficiency in Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Swahili, Farsi or French desirable.

TO APPLY

Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2026.

Summer 2026 Internship Details

• This position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week.
• Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.
• Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 1st, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

Benefits

We offer 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 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

The 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.