NYSA Summer Photography Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. TITLE: Newcomer Youth Summer Academy 2026 Photography Intern (2 positions) LOCATION: In-person, Manhattan START DATE: June 29, 2026 DURATION: June 29 – August 21, 2026 POSITION REPORTS TO: Operations Coordinator, Youth Programs DETAILS: Part-time; W/F; varied 4-15 hours/week SCOPE OF WORK: The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 135 students from ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and life skills classes. Community Events are held on Wednesdays. Field Trips are held on Fridays. The Photographer will create high quality stock photos for the IRC’s internal and external purposes, including newsletters, funder reports and yearbook. The Photographer will work as needed on-site at the Academy. The Photographer will work collaboratively with the Yearbook Coordinator and Graphic Designer to ensure the Academy is well-documented and the Yearbook is a valued item of memorabilia for students and families.

Requirements

• must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization
• must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
• Photographer with at least two years photographing experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Flexible, and able to solve problems
• High level of cultural competence
• Fluency with photo editing programs
• Experience working with diverse populations and youth desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Consent to photos being the property of IRC and not for use by the photographer without IRC’s permission

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with diverse populations and youth desirable

Responsibilities

• Photograph Newcomer Youth Summer Academy events, classes, take student and staff portraits
• Provide communication regularly with IRC administrators, Yearbook Coordinator and Graphic Designer
• Provide images in easy to download files organized by date and event
• Edit photo rolls
• Edit photos

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an 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.

What This Job Offers

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