JOB DESCRIPTION

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. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you”re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The Operations Intern will be responsible for supporting our agency’s Operations Team with the daily administrative, logistical, and inventory management tasks related to running a professional office dedicated to refugee resettlement.

SCHEDULE: 10-15 hours per week. One semester/4 months

START DATE: January 7, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Operations team with receiving, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery of office inventory
• Maintain office inventory database
• Assist staff with IT and onboarding resource needs: laptop setup, badge making, cell phone distribution
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issue.
• Assist with purchasing – creating invoices and online orders
• Organize, scan and process documents
• Monitor team email inbox, respond to staff needs, and maintain communication with staff and vendors
• Collaborate and partner with staff and Operations team to identify, analyze, and implement new or improved processes
• Monitor front desk, answer calls, direct clients to appointments, and provide information to clients and other visitors

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products – Outlook, Teams, Excel – or willingness to learn
• Willingness to learn basic hardware and software troubleshooting
• Position requires extended periods of sitting, walking/standing with some bending, pushing, pulling and stooping
• Must possess the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds to desk level
• Attention to detail
• Good communications skills
• Moderate command of English
• Must be willing to work in a diverse, fast-paced professional environment and be willing to adapt to shifting requirements and priorities

SUPERVISION: This position reports to the Operations Manager, with daily task supervision by the Operations Coordinator.

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit an online application here. Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening starting in late October and continuing through mid-December or until all positions are filled. Spring intern orientation will be held January 7, 2026.

QUESTIONS: Email [email protected]

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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US 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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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.