Summer 2026 Communications Intern - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee•Tallahassee, FL

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. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 4,000 refugees, asylees, and immigrants. SCOPE OF COMMUNICATIONS WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Communications Intern will work closely with the Development team towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet refugee client needs. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months.

Requirements

An interest in international and refugee issues
Effective communication and writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a non-profit setting a plus
Prior relevant coursework preferred

Responsibilities

Draft written materials for internal and external communications
Draft newsletters, flyers, graphics and marketing materials
Create content for social media channels
Update and maintain coalition website and social media
Support special events as needed
Provide administrative support as needed and maintain contact databases
Assist with other Resource Development needs such as donation management, external communications, and fundraising
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs

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
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