The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps families uprooted by crisis survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC relies on interns to support its work helping these families adjust to a new life in the U.S. Volunteers and Interns form the very backbone of our programs here in the United States.  If you have a passion for people, we can help you find your place as an intern at the IRC. 

 

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

 

Reception and Placement (R&P Intern

 

R&P Interns assist with The Department of State’s Reception and Placement program, which supports refugees through their ninety days of arrival by providing services to achieve self-sufficiency. Interns will have the opportunity to gain greater insight into the resettlement process in the Dallas area. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

 

 

Refugee Support Services Intern

 

The IRC Dallas Social Adjustment Services Program aids refugee clients in connecting to public benefits support through applications and follow-up with Texas Health and Human Services for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, connecting refugees to healthcare providers, scheduling medical appointments, and referring clients to cultural and social adjustment services such as English Language Instruction, Digital Inclusion, Employment, and other benefits programs to aid in client self-sufficiency. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

Marketing Intern 

 

The IRC in Dallas has provided training and assistance to small businesses in their path to establishing themselves in the commercial landscape, in real life, and online. The Marketing Program will provide administrative and direct service support to the program and its clients. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

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: 

 

 

Human Resources Intern

 

The IRC’s Development Team requires a Human Resources intern. With Volunteer and Intern Coordination bringing on anywhere from 20-50 interns a semester, the coordination and collaboration required to bring these individuals includes prospecting, interviewing, offering roles, and onboarding individuals. The HR Intern will work closely with almost 20 different programs on a rotating basis, during which the Intern will support specific projects. Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

 

 

Humanitarian Data and Engagement Intern 

 

The IRC Dallas has launched the Client Voices Initiative, a program designed to amplify client voices in every aspect of our work. As a Client Voices Intern, you will play a key role in developing foundational processes for this pilot program, directly contributing to its success and long-term vision. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

1. Client Feedback Mechanisms:

2. Data Collection and Analysis

3. Client Resources and Communication

4. Client Empowerment Activities

 

 

Financial  Coaching Intern 

 

The Financial Coaching Intern will work within the Economic Empowerment Program to support the Financial Coaching Program. The Financial Coaching program provides group and 1:1 financial coaching services to clients, including assistance with creating budgets, addressing debt, building credit, increasing savings, accessing loans, opening bank accounts, and more. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

Refugee Career Development Intern

 

The Career Pathways program promotes economic self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants with barriers to achieving their career goals by connecting them with training and resources to enable them to move out of low-wage jobs and onto sustainable career paths. By the supervision of the Career Pathways Coordinator, the Career Pathways intern will work with clients to ensure their transition and success into stable jobs. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

Job Coaching and Support

Community Outreach/Engagement

 

 

Refugee Economic Security Intern 

 

IRC's resettlement model focuses on the self-sufficiency of our refugee clients. The services program guides clients on their path to economic self-sufficiency through job application support, job search assistance, resume building, job readiness training, and career coaching. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

Finance Administrative Assistant Intern 

 

The RCA Admin Assistant collaborates with the program team in IRC’s Dallas office to meet internal administrative needs. They will assist with various administrative duties and client interaction. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

 

Youth Success Coach Intern 

 

The Refugee Youth Mentorship Program (RYMP) aims to help recently arrived refugee youth between the ages of 15-21 by providing the tools and opportunities they need to grow academically, regulate emotions, maintain positive cultural identity, and expand their social circles. The Success Coach works directly with clients, their families, school personnel, and community partners as an advocate, liaison, and mentor/coach. Each Success Coach can be expected to be a central point of contact and provide consistent support between 8-10 clients. Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

 

 

Youth Success Coach Intern - Middle School 

 

The Refugee School Impact Program aims to help recently arrived refugee middle school students adapt successfully while providing the tools and opportunities they need to grow academically, regulate emotions, maintain positive cultural identity, and expand their social circles. Interns will work directly with refugee families and school personnel to guide the students and their families through the education system and empower them to thrive in their new settings. Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

 

 

Youth Intake Intern 

 

The goal of the Youth program is to serve recently arrived refugee youth and caregivers by providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to grow in their academics, regulate their emotions, maintain a positive cultural identity, and expand their social circles. The intern will work under the guidance of a Youth Intake Specialist to screen eligibility, enroll clients, and document in our database. Intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

 

 

Child and Youth Advocacy Intern 

 

The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the Child Protection Caseworker in providing services to immigrant children and their families. The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will coordinate services to ensure that the children are living in a safe environment and integrating well into their new community. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

 

Mental Health Intake Specialist Intern 

 

The placement is clinically focused, and interns are expected to engage in direct clinical work with clients. MSW Field Interns learn to work within an evidence-based program service model designed to meet the mental health needs of diverse populations primarily within the local refugee and asylum-seeking community. The MSW Intern is placed on a team with other MSW students, Psychology PhD doctoral candidates, and Psychiatric Residents, along with existing case managers within IRC programming that can provide extended case management support for medical, housing, immigration, employment, and career development services. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

 

Food Security Intern 

 

With oversight from the Food Security Coordinator, the Food Security Intern will assist. New Roots staff provides food security and benefits navigation services to newly arrived refugees as they adjust to their new lives in the US. This intern will play a key role in helping refugee families access needed benefits and services as they resettle in the United States. The intern will also perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

Legal Team Intern 

 

IRC's core immigration department provides legal services to resettled individuals and other qualified members of the community. This department assists with applying for family reunification, adjustment of status, and citizenship. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

Cultural Orientation Specialist  

 

The IRC provides presentations on general information on relevant cultural topics that impact our refugee client's ability to be self-sufficient in the U.S. The program schedules small groups of clients to come into the office to receive an orientation on relevant social norms and topics. The presentation is translated into the client's primary language over issues like credit scores, the importance of safeguarding personal information, outlining other program opportunities at IRC, and answering any pressing questions families may have come into the presentation. Interns can expect tasks such as: 

 

 

IRC Internship Requirements:

 

Spring Semester: Interviews between October and January with service happening between January and May.

 

Summer Semester: Interviews between March and May with service happening between May and August. 

 

Fall Semester: Interviews between July and September with service happening between August and December. 

 

The Intern Application Process:

  1. Please apply for an internship by clicking the link here, listing your top three internship positions. 
  2. After your application is reviewed, you may be selected for a phone interview.
  3. Next, you may be selected for a department-specific interview.  This will take place over Teams or Zoom.
  4. Successful interviewees will be required to pass a background check before a position is confirmed. 
  5. If your background check and references are cleared, the volunteer team will work to schedule an intern orientation prior to your start day.

 

Internship positions are accepted on a rolling basis, and additional opportunities may be available.  Due to the high volume of applicants, applications may be stored until opportunities become available.  Interns and volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  For additional questions, email [email protected].

 

Here are other ways to get involved:

  1. Become a volunteer
  2. Donate new or gently-used items
  3. Support the IRC with a financial contribution
  4. Spread the word
  5. Explore additional opportunities

 

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