Development Data and Research Intern ( Spring2027)

International Rescue Committee•Silver Spring, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Data and Research Intern supports the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Silver Spring Development team by organizing program data, creating impact materials, and conducting research to support fundraising. The intern analyzes FY27 outcomes, researches local benchmarks, coordinates with program teams to verify data, and supports donor prospecting and funding research. This is a Spring 2027 internship requiring a minimum commitment of 12 weeks and 22.5 hours per week. It is not fully remote: interns must be able to work in the office at least one day per week, and an overall ability to work in person is preferred. Spring 2027 interns are expected to attend in-person orientation on January 25, 2027, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The internship is unpaid. Spring 2027 interns may be eligible for a $15-per-day per diem reimbursement to offset food and travel costs. Applicants who are not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and are more than 12 months from graduation may apply and will be processed as volunteers. Selected applicants must complete background checks; the posting requests a $30 donation to help cover associated costs.

Requirements

Be pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree.
Have previous experience demonstrating strong research and analytical skills.
Communicate clearly in spoken and written English.
Have strong organization and administrative skills.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
Have strong attention to detail.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Be able to work independently and be resourceful.
Commit to at least 12 weeks and 22.5 hours per week.
Be able to work in the office at least one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant coursework is preferred.
Overall ability to work in person is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and organize program data, tracking sheets, and reports to identify annual results and achievements.
Create data summaries, program one-pagers, and other materials showing IRC Silver Spring’s impact for proposals.
Research local data and trends to compare IRC Silver Spring’s results with community needs.
Work with program teams to collect program data updates, confirm information, and ensure data accuracy.
Maintain organized data files, templates, and resources for fundraising and reporting.
Research potential foundation, corporate, and individual donors aligned with IRC Silver Spring programs.
Identify funding opportunities and update donor research and proposal tracking tools.
Support proposal development, reporting, and other Development team projects as needed.
Submit intern hours through the volunteer dashboard.
Perform other duties as assigned.