Development Intern

The Development Staff consists of the "business side" of our nonprofit. We work with recruiting interns, volunteers, donors, and community partners. In addition, we do program analyses to find where there may be gaps in services, to create a unique solution or process. This internship is great for marketing interns, business majors, journalism majors, and nonprofit developers. Interns can expect tasks such as:

• Assist in managing and coordinating the volunteer and intern program, including recruitment, onboarding, and engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of project plans to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.
• Conduct research and gather data to identify potential partner organizations, sponsors, and funding opportunities.
• Assist in writing program materials, including volunteer and intern guidelines, training materials, and program reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth program operations and timely execution of initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, evaluate feedback, and propose recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the organization and coordination of volunteer and intern events, workshops, and training sessions.

Internship Requirements

• A minimum of 15 hours per week for 4 months (3 months in summer). Hours must be completed during normal business hours (i.e. Monday–Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or post-graduate degree program, or pursuing a relevant career.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally in a multicultural setting.
• An interest in international and refugee issues.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• A willingness to learn about the diverse ethnic backgrounds of clients and adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

All IRC internships are unpaid, other than mileage reimbursement for select positions.