Strategic Partnerships & Storytelling Program Assistant - San Jose

International Rescue Committee • Oakland, CA

1d • $23 - $24 • 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. Position Overview The Strategic Partnerships and Storytelling Program Assistant will support IRC Northern California’s efforts to strengthen services for survivors of trafficking by building community partnerships, securing in-kind goods and professional services, and expanding general operating support through local corporate and foundation outreach. This role directly contributes to ensuring survivors have access to critical resources such as housing support, legal services, mental health care, and economic empowerment programming. This position combines relationship-building, strategic research, and ethical storytelling to help sustain and grow anti-trafficking programming across the region. The intern will assist with outreach to local businesses and funders, support Letters of Inquiry and meeting preparation, and help build a regional client story bank. While a primary focus will be on elevating survivor voices, storytelling may also support other IRC programs, including economic empowerment, youth services, and community integration, to strengthen fundraising and community awareness efforts. The intern works closely with Development and Program teams and gains hands-on experience in nonprofit growth strategy, partnership development, and trauma-informed communications.

Requirements

• Strong interest in nonprofit development, journalism, communications, public policy, or social justice
• Passion for supporting refugees, immigrants, and survivors of trafficking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interviewing skills or demonstrated interest in storytelling and narrative writing
• Strong research and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Professional, ethical, and trauma-informed approach to client storytelling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have reliable internet and a workspace conducive to professional communication.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Canva, social media platforms, or digital storytelling tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Community Partnerships & In-Kind Support Research and identify local businesses and service providers who can donate goods or professional services to support survivors of trafficking, including professional services, donated space, in-kind goods, third-party partners, and private funding sources
• Draft outreach emails and meeting requests to engage prospective partners
• Support documentation and tracking of donated goods and services
• Help raise community awareness of anti-trafficking programming
• Business Development & General Operating Support Research local corporations and foundations aligned with IRC’s mission
• Assist in drafting Letters of Inquiry, LOIs, and introductory outreach communications
• Support scheduling and preparation for meetings with prospective funders and partners
• Develop briefing materials that communicate IRC NorCal’s local impact and funding priorities
• Track submissions, deadlines, and outcomes in Salesforce.
• Client Storytelling & Impact Conduct client interviews in partnership with program staff to gather strengths-based impact stories
• Draft compelling narratives for donor communications, community outreach, and potential local media engagement to increase awareness
• Develop, organize, and maintain a regional story bank categorized by program and theme
• Ensure all storytelling aligns with IRC consent, confidentiality, and trauma-informed standards

Benefits

• US 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees