Resource Development and Grants Intern (Fall 2026- 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 international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
About the role
Through this internship, the Resource Development and Grants Intern will gain insight into the grant lifecycle, will gain experience with prospecting and grant writing, and will support our new neighbors at a critical point in their lives.
Responsibilities
- Attend Intern Orientation
- Research potential donor prospects
- Assist in process of donor outreach, relations, and cultivation
- Assist with administrative tasks of proposal development
- Provide support in grant-writing process
- Assist in the organization and drafting of grant proposals
- Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree
- Ability to work independently and be resourceful
- High level writing and research skills
- Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Comfortable working in a global setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
This position is unpaid and reports to the Development and Grants Coordinator.
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, and vision starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
- Disability & life insurance
- 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