International Rescue Committee Phoenix · 4 months ago
Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2025
Glendale, CA
Internship
Hybrid
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to crises and helps individuals rebuild their lives. They are seeking a Community Engagement Intern to support volunteer engagement, social media outreach, and community partnerships, while also assisting with general outreach and event coordination.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Assist with the transition to Golden, the IRC’s volunteer engagement platform, including onboarding existing opportunities and troubleshooting technical issues
Draft and upload volunteer and intern role descriptions into the new system
Support ongoing email communication with volunteers and external partners
Monitor and help track volunteer hours, ensuring accurate documentation
Create step-by-step guides and FAQs for new Golden users
Contribute to social media and outreach campaigns to increase public awareness and volunteer participation
Provide design support for flyers, emails, and promotional materials using Canva
Help coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs
Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person)
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in written and oral English
Effective communication and strong attention to detail
Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Preferred
Experience with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Golden), or social media platforms is highly desirable
Previous volunteer experience or experience with refugee and immigrant communities is a plus
Any second language ability is a plus
Company
International Rescue Committee Phoenix
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
Founded in 1994
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase