Walk-in Services Intern (summer 2026)

International Rescue Committee Inc

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Unpyid; per diem: $15pd for food + travel; benefit...
In-person client screenings
Public benefits application assistance
Electronic data entry and tracking
The intern will conduct in-person screenings to assess eligibility for IRC programming and external public benefits for nearly 2,000 new clients annually

Job Summary

  • The intern will conduct in-person screenings to assess eligibility for IRC programming and external public benefits for nearly 2,000 new clients annually.
  • This role offers a unique opportunity to gain US resettlement agency experience by assisting humanitarian immigrants with accessing essential resources and services.
  • While the internship is unpaid, selected interns may be eligible for a $15/day per diem reimbursement to offset food and travel costs.

Matching Summary

The intern will conduct in-person screenings to assess eligibility for IRC programming and external public benefits for nearly 2,000 new clients annually.

Salary

Unpaid; Per diem: $15/day for food and travel; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • In-person client screenings
  • Public benefits application assistance
  • Electronic data entry and tracking
  • MS Excel Outlook Word proficiency
  • Multi-tasking in high volume environment

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in French Spanish Amharic
  • Interest in humanitarian immigrant services
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently

Key Requirements

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student status
  • Less than 12 months out of school
  • Minimum 24 hours per week commitment
  • Three full working days per week
  • Must be able to work in-person at Silver Spring office

Work Rights

Not specified

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