Development Intern

International Rescue Committee • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Development Intern provides broad support to the International Rescue Committee in Utah’s development team, supervised by the Development Director. The intern supports communications and donor relations, including engaging supporters and coordinating with in-kind donors, and gains exposure to nonprofit operations and donor relationship-building.

The position requires a commitment of 10–20 hours per week for 10–12 weeks. The internship is unpaid; no financial compensation or relocation compensation is available. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle, and eligible interns may receive a nominal per diem reimbursement under current intern policies. The start date is January 12, 2027, with the final date to be confirmed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or graduated less than six months ago.
• Willingness to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts, and to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Reliability, self-motivation, and independence; ability to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed.
• Complete an IRC background check and all related orientations and trainings.
• Physical ability to lift more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Study in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
• Previous experience in community engagement or donations management, especially in the nonprofit industry.
• Graphic design skills and knowledge of photography or Photoshop.
• Additional proficiency in a refugee language.
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to use a personal vehicle to transport donated and purchased items for delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare at least one newsletter story each month for the IRC’s monthly e-newsletter.
• Gather content ideas and leads for future storytelling.
• Draft and prepare at least two social media posts each month for Instagram and Facebook.
• Organize a photography shoot with a professional photographer to support year-end appeal communications.
• Manage general communications with in-kind donors, including inquiries about furniture donations and service projects.
• Coordinate internally with housing and operations teams to ensure timely processing of inquiries.
• Send timely acknowledgements for donor contributions.
• Support logistics for donor engagement and community engagement events.
• Attend development team meetings and other all-staff connections as feasible.
• Complete other relevant duties as assigned, based on capacity and availability.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.
• Eligible interns may receive a nominal per diem reimbursement aligned with current intern reimbursement policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed