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
  • Completion of background checks with $30 donation
  • Application deadline May 22, 2026

Work Rights

Not specified

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