Community Engagement Intern - Winter 2026

International Rescue Committee•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Assist with research on prospective donors, foundations, and government funding opportunities.
Analyzes grant information and identifies where IRC-LA matches grantors' goals.
Support preparation of grant proposals by gathering information, reseraching, and drafting sections under supervision.
Supports program staff in general grant writing efforts.
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).
Provide general support to staff and in other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles