SCOPE OF WORK: 

The IRC seeks a volunteer to support our Northern California offices with various communications needs, such as creating content, multimedia storytelling, and increasing reach and engagement on social media. Other needs may include assistance with fundraising and advocacy communications, working with local media, and support coordinating events.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • Create content—ideally through multimedia storytelling—for social media, websites, newsletters, and more. 
  • Help create compelling stories to mobilize community support for our work. 
  • Create resources to educate and increase the capacity of the IRC’s staff, including toolkits with content templates in Canva. 
  • Create a directory of media outlets in Northern California, including research on journalists interested in the IRC’s work. 
  • Assist with improvements to our local and regional webpages. 
  • Provide support planning and promoting events. 

REQUIREMENTS:  
This is opportunity is ideal for individuals with professional communications experience interested in leveraging their skills to drive support for refugees. Students or others interested in developing these skills are encouraged to apply for our Strategic Communications Internship. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Location: Fully Remote; Any time zone; Flexible service hours. Opportunities for in-person engagement if located in Northern California. 
  • Duration: Volunteers require 3-6 hours/week, 4 months minimum commitment.
  • All positions are contingent upon clearing a $40 background check vetting process. 

STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: 
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. 

TO APPLY: 

Complete an online application at https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer. Please submit a cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying) and resume. You will be contacted for a phone screening and next steps. All volunteer and internships are part-time, unpaid positions and require a clearing a $40 background check.  
 
If your school requires any documentation or agreement for a volunteer or internship position, please reach out to [email protected] prior to the phone screening.