Announcement
We recruit interns during the academic year and for summers. Our upcoming program dates for internships are:
- Fall 2024: August 26 - December 13, 2024
- Academic Year 2024-25: August 26, 2024 - May 16, 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.
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
- Volunteer Management and Community Engagement Intern (Summer, Fall, and Academic Year openings)
- Communications and Development Intern (Fall and Academic Year openings)
Youth Services
- Youth Programs Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Youth Support Services Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
Resettlement Casework
- Reception and Placement Casework Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Employment Case Management Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Housing Casework Intern (Summer, Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Housing Access and Stability Intern (Summer, Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Casework New Arrivals Intern (Summer, Fall and Academic Year Openings)
Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Services Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Clinical Casework Support Intern for Survivors of Torture Program (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Community Resource Navigator for Survivors of Torture Program (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Family Stabilization Services Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
Other Programs
- Public Benefits Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Finance and Administration Intern (Fall and Academic Year Openings)
- Operations Intern (Summer, Fall and Academic Year Openings)