Operations 2026 Fall Intern

International Rescue Committee•Louisville, KY

22h•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.

Requirements

Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation.
Access to a personal vehicle/reliable transportation; IRC Louisville cannot support securing transportation or housing for interns.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn to use new software for data entry.
Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Administrative Assistant with managing reception materials, answering client questions, and making direct requests to appropriate staff members.
Assist with liaising with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations.
Check out IRC staff and clients completing “shopping” visits to Contributions-In-Kind (CIK) stock room.
Support in managing all incoming, existing, and outgoing inventory items, including data entry, recording client distributions, and stocking inbound donations.
Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist.
Data entry of inventory counts into Excel, Sortly, and other platforms.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols.
Other duties 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
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.