Operations Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee•Silver Spring, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports office operations and related administrative functions to maintain a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a dynamic service opportunity requiring strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. The intern will support office inventory and infrastructure, including managing digital and physical files, tracking and reporting inventory, assisting with IT and office supplies, supporting storage needs, providing front desk support, and helping coordinate office events and meetings. The internship offers exposure to nonprofit operations, compliance, coordination between a local office and headquarters, and the needs and services relevant to humanitarian immigrant communities. This unpaid internship is for the Spring 2027 semester, requires a minimum commitment of four months and 20 hours per week, and is based in person at the Silver Spring office. Interns are expected to attend an in-person orientation on January 25, 2027, from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. Spring 2027 interns may be eligible for a $15-per-day per diem reimbursement for food and travel. Applicants must complete a background check and are asked to contribute $30 toward its associated costs.

Requirements

Be working toward a degree at a college or university and be a current student or within 12 months of schooling; applicants outside this timeframe may apply and will be processed as volunteers.
Have a passion for working with limited-English-speaking refugees.
Have strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Be a highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability and proven success managing multiple priorities under pressure.
Be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Commit to at least four months and 20 hours per week.
Be able to work in person at the Silver Spring office; the posting also states that a minimum of 15 hours per week in person is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the Operations Team in managing and maintaining digital and physical files for office inventory.
Support office inventory needs, including contributions in-kind 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.