Anti-trafficking Intern (summer 2026)

IRC

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
In-person work in silver spring office
Case management experience
Client outreach and community mapping
The International Rescue Committee 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

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee 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.
  • The Anti-Trafficking Intern will work closely with case management teams to serve survivors of human trafficking by assessing needs, assisting with outreach, and guiding clients to appointments and resources.
  • This unpaid summer internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, offers per diem reimbursement, and includes an in-person orientation on June 1st, 2026.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee 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.

Salary

Base: Unpaid internship; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Per diem reimbursement of $15/day possible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • In-person work in Silver Spring office
  • Case management experience
  • Client outreach and community mapping
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Organized with attention to detail
  • Minimum 20 hours per week commitment

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, or French
  • Interest in humanitarian and trafficking survivor issues
  • Willingness to use public transportation with clients
  • Cross cultural communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 20 hours per week commitment
  • Ability to work in-person
  • Reliable access to personal vehicle preferred
  • Valid US driver’s license preferred
  • Active insurance policy preferred
  • Background check completion with $30 donation
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, or French preferred

Work Rights

Ability to work in-person in the US required

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