Summer 2026 Community Engagement Intern - Unpaid

IRC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Community engagement event attendance
Data management across databases
Event planning and fundraising support
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 Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Resource Development team to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet client needs through community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising.
  • IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including sick days, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, disability and life insurance, 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 engagement event attendance
  • Data management across databases
  • Event planning and fundraising support
  • Direct service to clients
  • In-person internship role
  • Time management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication and writing skills
  • Creativity and initiative
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm for multicultural settings
  • Participation in staff development programs

Key Requirements

  • Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal
  • Must pass a background check
  • Commit 15 hours per week minimum for 3 months
  • Preferred commitment through Spring 2026 semester
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • No sponsorship provided

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the United States

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