Summer 2026 Grant Compliance & Data Intern

International Rescue Committee • Atlanta, GA

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. 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 27,000 refugees from 50 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 2,500 refugees and asylees. SCOPE OF GRANT COMPLIANCE INTERN WORK: The Grant Compliance & Data Intern will work closely with the Grant Compliance & Data Coordinator and the Deputy Director for Integration and Legal Programs to provide support in areas of program quality, data accuracy, and compliance & QC for donor-funded programs in Atlanta to help ensure programs are audit-ready and meet donor requirements. This role is ideal for students interested in nonprofit compliance, data quality, monitoring and evaluation, or public administration. This is a hybrid position which requires the successful candidate to be in office 1-2 days per week.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or post-graduate student enrolled in public administration, business administration, data analytics, public policy, law, social sciences, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn new data systems.
• Interest in compliance, data quality, or nonprofit operations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and with high level of confidentiality.
• A background check including taking your fingerprints is necessary before you can be given access to clients’ sensitive information and donor systems.
• The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 10th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first.
• Internship will begin the week of May 11th, 2026.
• All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data validation, routine quality control checks.
• Review program files and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Help track grant requirements, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
• Support internal compliance reviews and audit/monitoring preparation
• Maintain organized digital files and Reports.
• Pull basic data reports and update tracking tools.
• Support program staff with QA/QC processes and checklists.

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