Community Engagement Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee•Silver Spring, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Intern supports the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring in building mutually beneficial connections with the community to secure monetary, in-kind, and volunteer resources for humanitarian immigrant clients. The role helps strengthen the office’s ability to meet newcomer client needs through community outreach, volunteer programming, event support, communications, partnership tracking, and in-kind donation coordination. The internship offers exposure to programs for refugees and asylees, cross-cultural communication with clients, and reporting requirements and data practices used to improve services. This is an unpaid, in-person internship based at the Silver Spring office. Spring 2027 interns are expected to attend an in-person orientation on January 25, 2027, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting gives conflicting weekly commitment figures: it first specifies a minimum of 20 hours per week, then states a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week and a minimum of 15 hours per week for in-person work. Some weeknight and weekend availability is required. Eligible Spring 2027 interns may receive $15 per day in per diem reimbursement to offset food and travel costs.

Requirements

Minimum commitment stated as 20 hours per week; the posting later gives a 24-hour weekly minimum and separately specifies a minimum of 15 hours per week in person.
Ability to work in person at the Silver Spring office is required.
Availability for some weeknights and weekends is required.
Passion for immigration, refugees, and serving others.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Selected applicants must complete background checks and are asked to make a $30 donation toward the associated costs.
Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three references.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to community partners and coordinate meetings to recruit volunteers based on volunteer needs.
Support volunteer programming by onboarding volunteers, researching volunteer best practices, and suggesting program changes based on volunteer feedback.
Assist with planning events to recognize community partners and volunteers and deepen community engagement.
Support creation of content for social media, the IRC website, the monthly newsletter, and outreach materials.
Track community partnerships across IRC in Silver Spring programs.
Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities.