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Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2026 (UNPAID)

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Companytheirc
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationRichmond, VA USA
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelIntern
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted20 Jul 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
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. BACKGROUND:   Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation   assistance , resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of crisis or violent conflict .   Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. SCOPE OF WORK:   The intern will   assist   the Community Engagement Coordinator with various aspects of community outreach and event planning. Tasks may include cold calling organizations and faith-based communities, responding to donors, answering community partner inquiries, updating outreach documents and presentations. This role will support the donations of items to support clients, including outreach to donors, coordination of donation drives,   maintaining   inventory counts of received goods, and supporting staff with the disbursement of goods to clients. Interns will also   assist   with writing and design tasks such as drafting newsletter articles, generating photo and video content for social media, crafting web posts, and creating invitations and programs for   special events . Support will be provided to both the Richmond and Charlottesville offices of the IRC. The primary focus will be on the Richmond community, with support for Charlottesville being virtual. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist   with outreach to current and potential program partners. Manage outreach efforts, track   progress   and quantify results. • Provide support for   special events . Research opportunities for the IRC to further engage with community events in the Greater Richmond and Charlottesville communities. • Support community outreach by contributing to IRC’s social media accounts, newsletter, community presentation materials, printed materials, and other communication efforts. • Assist   with the in-kind contributions program, including outreach for donation drives, coordinating delivery of goods, counting and inventorying donations, fulfilling donation requests to support clients, and   assisting   with the maintenance of our inventory database. • Record hours and   submit   completed   timesheet   for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard. REQUIREMENTS: • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate . • Excellent written and verbal communication skills . • Detail-oriented,   organized,   and reliable . • Experience with data entry and managing databases. • Familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software (Canva). • Comfortable taking leadership   role   as   appropriate . • Interested   in learning about the Greater Richmond community. • Experience working within a nonprofit office environment. • While a personal vehicle is not   required , it would be helpful on occasion. This position   is unpaid and   reports to   the   Community Engagement   Coordinator. 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. The IRC is committed to fostering an accessible workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply for positions that align with their qualifications and interests. If you are selected for an interview, please inform your recruiter if you   require   any   accommodations   during the recruitment process. Examples of accommodations may include extended time for interviews or assessments, flexible scheduling to accommodate medical appointments, or   assistance   with communication needs. The IRC has offices in many locations, each with varying capacities to provide specific accommodations. While we are committed to doing our best to meet your needs, please note that certain accommodations may depend on the resources and facilities available at each location. Please   know   we will carefully consider all requests and make every effort to ensure a supportive and accessible recruitment process. 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.