Economic Empowerment 2027 Spring Intern - Unpaid

International Rescue Committee • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an unpaid Economic Empowerment intern for Spring 2027 in Louisville, Kentucky. The internship is for current undergraduate or graduate students, or people who graduated less than 12 months ago. Interns must be available primarily during IRC business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and must be located in Louisville or within commuting distance of the office and willing to complete field work.

IRC will provide in-depth training on its programming, client needs, federal R&P and APA service agreements, and the requirements for resettlement services. Interns who may interpret in a client language will receive guidance on interpreting policies; additional training will be provided as needed. The role requires flexibility, initiative, collaboration, confidentiality, and adherence to IRC intern, volunteer, and workplace policies. IRC will reimburse mileage for personal vehicle use for client services during the internship.

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation.
• Primary availability during IRC business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
• Strong intercultural communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new software for data entry.
• Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies.
• Reliability, responsibility, and ability to complete tasks within required time frames.
• Must be located in Louisville, Kentucky, or within commuting distance of the office, and be willing to complete field work.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to collaborate.
• High level of confidentiality when working with IRC clients.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Education and/or experience in social work or social services.
• Client language skills that could be used for interpreting.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle usage for client services during the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed