Summer 2026: Career Programs Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression throughout the U.S. IRC in San Diego has resettled over 31,000 refugees to San Diego County over the past 50 years and provides numerous program services. In San Diego, the IRC opened its doors in 1975 and has grown to serve approximately 7,000 refugee and immigrant individuals from 115 countries of origin each year through 5 different departments. SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: Career Programs intern will assist the Career Development Specialist and Career Development Coordinator in providing career development services to immigration impacted youth and young adult clients who are interested in earning industry recognized certifications in fields such as Allied Healthcare, I.T., and more. In addition, Career Program intern will help Career Program staff in delivering workforce preparation activities and classes at the IRC, so that students improve their work readiness skills.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program focused on Education, International Relations/Development, Social Work, or related field.
• Possess excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with empathy and effective collaboration.
• Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• English fluency required.
• Show a strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income population.
• Proactive, motivated and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently and in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer experience with a non-profit preferred.
• Language skills (such as Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, Burmese or Russian) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Career Development staff with a variety of projects such as outreach, administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and database quality assurance.
• Work individually with clients with resume review, job searching, networking opportunities, and interview preparation.
• Support Career Program staff with post-class follow-ups.
• Provide one-on-one technical assistance sessions to participants with limited English proficiency.
• Develop guides and resources in multiple professional fields and prepare curriculums.
• Assist training staff with other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees