Development & Grant Coordination Intern (summer 2026)
IRC
Silver Spring, MD, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Donor prospecting and outreach
Grant proposal drafting and management
Data collection and research
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 Development Intern will assist with donor prospecting, research, grant proposal drafting, and administrative tasks to support IRC's development programming in Silver Spring.
This unpaid summer internship requires a minimum commitment of 22.5 hours per week, offers a per diem reimbursement of $15/day, and includes an in-person orientation on June 1st, 2026.
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: $15/day per diem reimbursement for food and travel
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Donor prospecting and outreach
Grant proposal drafting and management
Data collection and research
Microsoft Office proficiency
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
In-person work at Silver Spring office
Nice-to-have
Strong verbal and written communication
Organizational and administrative skills
Collaborative and deadline-driven environment
Resourcefulness
Passion for humanitarian impact
Key Requirements
Pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree
Previous high-level writing and research experience
Proficient in spoken and written English
Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week in-person