Community Engagement Internship - Summer 2026 (unpaid)

IRC

Richmond, VA, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Community outreach and event planning
Data entry and database management
Written and verbal communication skills
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 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 (IRC) 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 intern will assist with outreach to program partners, manage donation drives, support social media and newsletter content, and contribute to community engagement efforts primarily in Richmond with virtual support for Charlottesville.
  • IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 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: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • community outreach and event planning
  • data entry and database management
  • written and verbal communication skills
  • social media content creation
  • inventory management for donations

Nice-to-have

  • basic video editing and graphic design
  • leadership skills
  • interest in Greater Richmond community
  • ability to support multiple office locations

Key Requirements

  • currently pursuing or recent undergraduate/graduate degree
  • experience with data entry and managing databases
  • excellent written and verbal communication
  • detail-oriented and organized
  • comfortable taking leadership roles
  • interest in learning about the Greater Richmond community

Work Rights

Not specified

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