International Rescue Committee · 1 month ago
Spring 2026: Resettlement Administrative Intern (Unpaid)
San Diego, CA USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
1+ years exp
Start in 2026 SpringThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization providing relief and resettlement services for refugees. The Resettlement Administrative Intern will assist caseworkers and clients in connecting newly arrived refugees to essential services in San Diego and support the Resettlement team with various administrative tasks.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Assist Caseworkers and clients by scheduling appointments with the DMV, health check-ups, legal consultations, school enrollments, etc
Help prepare and process case files for case workers and new clients
Assist Resettlement Caseworkers in coordinating airport pickups for newly arriving refugee families
Help clients enroll in services
Develop guides and learning materials for client use (examples: healthcare navigation, food banks, local community guides, etc.)
Organize long-term projects or resources that will benefit the livelihoods of refugee clients
Provide ongoing office support for the Resettlement department including preparing digital case files, writing and emailing on behalf of clients, maintaining supplies, and welcoming guests
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program focused on Education, International Relations/Development, Social Work, or related field
Must be a self-starter, enthusiastic, and possess a positive attitude
Excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathetic, and ability to effectively collaborate
Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
English fluency required
A strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income population is required
Proactive, motivated and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
1+ years related work or volunteer experience with a non-profit strongly preferred
Language skills a plus (Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, or Russian strongly preferred)
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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