Operations Support Intern

International Rescue Committee • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

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. The operations intern works with the operations team in the Baltimore, Maryland office. Operations interns assist the operation team with daily in-office tasks that support office functions.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
• Flexible and reliable, with outstanding attention to detail in copy editing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications (databases, Box).
• Fluency in English required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and/or interest in working with refugees and immigrants preferred.
• Prior experience and/or interest in operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the front desk by assisting clients waiting in the lobby and stamping envelopes
• IRC vehicle maintenance such as checking the mileage and tire pressure
• Assist with organizing, tracking and facilitating staff access to contributions in kind (donations)
• Stock and track items in the supply room
• Distribute and track computers and key fobs for staff
• Prepare desks for new hires
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid.
• University credit may be arranged.
• Summer 2026 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship.
• Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).
• This position is not eligible for the comprehensive and highly competitive set of US benefits offered to regular employees, which 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees