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Das International Rescue Committee (IRC) leistet Hilfe bei den schlimmsten humanitären Krisen weltweit und steht von Krieg und Krisen betroffenen Menschen zur Seite, um ihre Gesundheit, Schutz & Sicherheit, Bildung, ihre wirtschaftliche Situation und ihre Selbstbestimmung zu sichern und zu fördern. IRC wurde 1933 auf Initiative von Albert Einstein gegründet und ist eine der weltweit größten internationalen humanitären Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGO). IRC ist in mehr als 40 Ländern und 29 US-Städten tätig und unterstützt Menschen dabei, zu überleben, die Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zurückzugewinnen und ihre Communities zu stärken. Im Dienst der Menschlichkeit leisten IRC-Mitarbeitende einen nachhaltigen Beitrag, indem sie Millionen von Menschen Sicherheit, Würde und Hoffnung zurückgeben. Wenn Sie ein*e lösungsorientierte*r, leidenschaftliche*r Wegbereiter*in für Veränderung sind, kommen Sie zu uns, um das Leben von Millionen von Menschen weltweit positiv zu beeinflussen und gemeinsam eine bessere Zukunft zu gestalten. SCOPE OF WORK: The Children’s Legal Services (CLS)  Intern will assist CLS staff in providing services to unaccompanied youth who entered the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and who face deportation/removal in immigration court proceedings. The intern will work closely with CLS staff to assist with case management, monitoring status of immigration court removal proceedings, conduct country conditions factual research to support asylum and other immigration applications, draft immigration application(s) (e.g., Employment Authorization) and provide follow-up communication and other client services which may include supporting clients with research and referrals that the social services navigator is exploring on the client(s)’ behalf. The intern will perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist CLS staff in providing services to clients, including setting up consultations and drafting immigration applications under the supervision of an immigration attorney. • Perform research on various factual, legal and social service issues • Assist staff with monitoring status of clients’ immigration court removal proceedings • Assist staff with sorting, scanning and filing documents in case files. • Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. • Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients.  Respect their beliefs and values. • Perform follow-up communication to clients. • Provide occasional translation and interpretation (if the intern is fluent in written and spoken Spanish). • Other related duties as assigned. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Intern will learn about U.S. immigration law in the context of unaccompanied minors and youth. • Intern will develop problem solving and client services skills • Intern will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines REQUIREMENTS : • Minimum 15 hours or up to 37.5 per week; preference for those that can work 37.5 hours. • Undergraduate level studies or equivalent experience in public service community work • Spanish language proficiency is a plus but is not required. • Strong desire to help immigrant youth in Maryland • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have high attention to detail. • Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management • Effective communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. • Patience, understanding, flexibility, and a positive attitude. • Willingness to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. • Adherence to IRC code of conduct, volunteer and workplace policies This position reports to the Managing Attorney or  other designated Legal Staff Member 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 August 21st, 2026. This position is for the Fall semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required. Fall 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on September 7th, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM. We currently offer internships during the following semesters: Spring: January – May Summer: June – August Fall: September – December Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date. Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Fall 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza at [email protected] . *Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers. To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer. 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. IRC und IRC-Mitarbeitende sind verpflichtet, sich an die Werte und Prinzipien der IRC Way-Standards zu halten. Dieser Verhaltenskodex basiert auf den Grundwerten: Integrität, Einsatz, Verantwortung und Gleichberechtigung. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US-Benefits: Wir bieten ein umfassendes und äußerst wettbewerbsfähiges Paket an Leistungen und Benefits. In den USA umfasst dieses: 10 Krankentage, 10 US-Feiertage, 20-25 bezahlte Urlaubstage – je nach Position und Betriebszugehörigkeit, Krankenversicherung ab 143 USD pro Monat, Zahnversicherung ab 6,50 USD pro Monat und Sehhilfenversorgung   ab 5 USD pro Monat, FSA für Gesundheits- und Pendlerkosten, einen 403b-Altersvorsorgeplan mit sofortiger Unverfallbarkeit, Invaliditäts- und Lebensversicherung, sowie ein Unterstützungsprogramm, das unseren Mitarbeitenden und ihren Familien in Krisenzeiten und bei psychischen Problemen Beratung und Betreuung bietet. IRC setzt sich als Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit ein. Wir bewerten alle eingehenden Bewerbungen von Personen auf der Basis relevanter Erfahrungen – ungeachtet von Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderungen, Alter oder anderer durch geltendes Recht geschützter Merkmale.