Walk-in Casework Intern (summer 2026)

IRC

Silver Spring, MD, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Case management services
Client orientation and documentation
External referrals and follow-up
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Walk-In Casework Intern will assist with client orientation, referrals, follow-ups, documentation, community resource research, and training events to support humanitarian immigrants resettling in the DC Metro area.
  • This unpaid summer internship requires a minimum 30-hour weekly commitment, offers per diem reimbursement eligibility, and provides experience in non-profit service provision, communication with global populations, and data tracking for resettlement agencies.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to 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

  • Case management services
  • Client orientation and documentation
  • External referrals and follow-up
  • Community resource development
  • Data entry and service tracking
  • In-person training coordination
  • Proficient digital literacy skills

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Interest in global populations
  • Multitasking and organizational skills
  • Fluency in Haitian Creole, French, Spanish, Amharic, Tigrinya, or Ukrainian
  • Experience building resources or conducting trainings

Key Requirements

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student or less than 12 months post-graduation
  • Minimum 30 hours per week commitment for three months
  • Ability to work in-person at Silver Spring office
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Background check completion with $30 donation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interest in working with global populations

Work Rights

Ability to work in-person in Silver Spring, background check required

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