Refugee Barrier Reduction Intern (summer 2026)

IRC

Silver Spring, MD, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Casework services support
Economic empowerment program
Client application assistance
The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises by restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises by restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Refugee Barrier Reduction Intern will support refugees in overcoming employment barriers by assisting with applications, conducting trainings, and facilitating client outings to community resources.
  • Interns work in-person at the Silver Spring office, the position is unpaid but may offer per diem reimbursement, and requires a minimum 24 hours per week commitment during the summer 2026 semester.

Matching Summary

The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises by restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Casework services support
  • Economic empowerment program
  • Client application assistance
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • In-person work at Silver Spring office
  • Training on public benefits and digital literacy

Nice-to-have

  • Language skills in Spanish, Amharic, Dari, Pashto, French, Kinyarwanda or Swahili
  • Individual coaching techniques
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environment
  • Respectful client engagement
  • Team coordination skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three-month commitment
  • At least 24 hours per week availability
  • Ability to work in-person in Silver Spring
  • Preferred current students or recent graduates
  • Background check completion with $30 donation

Work Rights

Ability to work in-person in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter