Operations Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee • Silver Spring, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises by helping restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and agency to people affected by conflict and disaster. Its Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operational functions and related administration to help maintain a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This service-oriented internship calls for organization, creative problem-solving, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

This is an unpaid internship for the Spring 2027 semester, requiring a minimum four-month commitment and 20 hours per week. Interns must be able to work in person at the Silver Spring office; the posting also states a minimum of 15 hours per week for in-person availability and says overall in-person work is preferred. Interns are expected to attend an in-person orientation on January 25, 2027, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Spring 2027 interns may be eligible for $15 per day in per diem reimbursement to offset food and travel costs. Applicants not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and more than 12 months from graduation may apply as volunteers.

Requirements

• Be working toward a degree at a college or university, or be within 12 months of schooling; applicants outside this status may be processed as volunteers.
• Be able to work in person at the Silver Spring office.
• Commit to at least four months and 20 hours per week; the posting also specifies a minimum of 15 hours per week of in-person availability.
• Be a highly organized self-starter with problem-solving and follow-through abilities, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three references with the application.
• Complete the required background check if selected; the posting requests a $30 donation to help cover associated costs.

Nice To Haves

• Second-language proficiency.
• Interest or experience in logistics, procurement, or IT.
• Overall ability to work in person is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help the Operations Team manage and maintain digital and physical office-inventory files.
• Support office inventory needs, including in-kind contributions and procured inventory, through day-to-day storage, tracking, and reporting.
• Support on-site and off-site storage needs.
• Assist with IT and office-supply inventory.
• Support the smooth functioning of office infrastructure, including front-desk support.
• Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings.

Benefits

• Unpaid internship; Spring 2027 interns may be eligible for a $15-per-day per diem reimbursement to offset food and travel costs.
• Interns may contact their university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator about scholarship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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