Announcement
We recruit interns during the academic year and for summers. Our upcoming (flexible) dates for internships are:
- Summer: May 27, 2025 - August 22, 2025
- Fall: September 1, 2025 - December 12, 2025
How to apply:
Apply online HERE: Applicants must include a resume and cover letter and state their top 3 choices for internship positions. Incomplete applications (e.g. missing resume or cover letter) will not be considered.
Except where noted as a fully remote internship, applicants must reside in the Denver and Aurora, Colorado metro area. We are unable to offer relocation assistance and cannot sponsor visas for applicants who are residents of other countries.
After submitting your application, you will be contacted by our team if you are selected to move forward in the application process.
General internship requirements
- Hours per week vary by position (between 8 and 20 hours per week)
- Hours must be completed during normal business hours (i.e. Monday–Friday between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) unless otherwise stated
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree program or pursuing a relevant career
- An interest in international and refugee issues
- Must be reliable and willing to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be flexible and willing to help other teams and departments as needed
- A willingness to learn about the diverse ethnic backgrounds of clients and adhere to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies
- Proficiency in other languages, particularly Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Farsi, Dari, Nepali or Swahili highly desirable
- All positions are hybrid with in-person work required.
Current internship opportunities
(Click the links below to see descriptions and requirements)
Community Engagement, Communications and Development
Economic Empowerment
Education and Youth Programs
Health and Wellness
Legal
Reception and Placement and Resource Navigation