Refugee Resettlement Intern (spring 2026)

IRC

Silver Spring, MD, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Client home set-up and furnishing
Application assistance for public benefits
Conducting public transit orientations
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps restore health, safety, education, and economic wellbeing to people devastated by conflict and disaster worldwide

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps restore health, safety, education, and economic wellbeing to people devastated by conflict and disaster worldwide.
  • This internship supports refugees during their initial resettlement in the U.S. by assisting with housing, benefit applications, orientation, and referrals to services.
  • The position is unpaid but may offer a $15/day per diem reimbursement and requires a minimum four-month commitment with 24 to 32 hours per week.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps restore health, safety, education, and economic wellbeing to people devastated by conflict and disaster worldwide.

Salary

Base: Unpaid internship; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Possible $15/day per diem reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Client home set-up and furnishing
  • Application assistance for public benefits
  • Conducting public transit orientations
  • Data entry and record keeping
  • Ability to lift and move heavy items
  • Proficient digital literacy skills
  • In-person work in Silver Spring

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in multicultural environments
  • Fluency in Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, or Spanish
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently and multitask
  • Organized and detail-oriented

Key Requirements

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student or less than 12 months post-graduation
  • Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle
  • Willingness and ability to lift 50+ lbs and move furniture
  • Minimum 24 hours per week commitment for four months
  • Background check completion with $30 donation

Work Rights

Not specified

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