Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2025 - International Rescue Committee : Job Details

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. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.

Job Title: Community Engagement Intern

Location: Hybrid

State Date: August/September 2025

Duration: 4-6 months; 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.

**** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. ****

ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

ABOUT THE JOB: The Community Engagement Intern will play a key role in supporting the Volunteer Specialist as they expand their reach and impact through volunteer engagement, social media, community partnerships, and the implementation of Golden, IRC's new volunteer management system. This intern will also assist with general outreach, graphic design, event coordination, and donation drives, contributing to cross-program visibility and support.

This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles and reports to the Volunteer Specialist. Interns should be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during standard business hours, with flexibility based on academic schedules.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Intern will gain experience in volunteer and community engagement strategies at a leading refugee resettlement agency.
• Intern will develop professional communication, marketing, and administrative skills using tools such as Golden, Salesforce, Canva, and social media platforms.
• Intern will learn how to support cross-program collaboration through event planning, donation coordination, and relationship-building with community partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the transition to Golden, the IRC's volunteer engagement platform, including onboarding existing opportunities and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Draft and upload volunteer and intern role descriptions into the new system.
• Support ongoing email communication with volunteers and external partners.
• Monitor and help track volunteer hours, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Create step-by-step guides and FAQs for new Golden users.
• Contribute to social media and outreach campaigns to increase public awareness and volunteer participation.
• Provide design support for flyers, emails, and promotional materials using Canva.
• Help coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs.
• Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in written and oral English.
• Effective communication and strong attention to detail.
• Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Golden), or social media platforms is highly desirable.
• Previous volunteer experience or experience with refugee and immigrant communities is a plus.
• Any second language ability is a plus.

Our Hiring Process:

• Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity.
• Submit your online application.
• Interview with our team.
• A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
• Attend an Orientation.

Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.